What is the status of Ubuntu Touch?
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I recently rebooted up my UB touch phone (Oneplus 3)
However there's no updates for it. And I can't see any new installs on the site.It feels like the store is even more sparse than I remember when I was using it as a daily driver.
I'm taking it I'm on an unsupported version of UB touch? Under About it says the OS is Ubuntu 16.04 (OTA-25)
So a bunch of questions really
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Is there an updated UB touch for Oneplus 3 or do I need to buy a new phone like the OnePlus Nord N100?
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What is the best pdf reader on UB touch? I've been using Sturm reader which is quite nice but nowhere near as functional as the android app which provides highlighting, books marks, ability to export bookmarks..
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Which is the best phone for the best experience of UB touch?
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Hello, @pringlemingle
We currently have Ubuntu Touch 24.04, which is way more modern and functional that Ubuntu 16.04, and has a more up-to-date app catalogue. It really has improved a lot, at least for my own use. However it's not compatible with all devices, old devices may not have an upgrade. In this post you can see all device that have received the upgrade to 24.04: https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-news-1/ubuntu-touch-24-04-1-0-release-3973
So if you want to try newest version unfortunately you will have to buy a phone that is compatible (Used phones can be less expensive). I'm not sure what is the "best" device. Fairphones have the reputation of working very well, Vollaphone devices are sold with Ubuntu Touch natively installed by the manufacturer, Community devices like OnePlus Nord may be more affordable if bought used or refurbished. But I guess many phones of the list offer very good experience.
Here are the pdf readers you have on UT 24.04: Sturm reader, Chromium PDF, PDFjs, Document viewer, Annotate. Not sure what is the best it depends on your need. I'm personaly using Chromium PDF that uses the PDF engine from chromium. But it's my own app so I'm not neutral here.
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@PringleMingle If you loved your Op3, try finding a used Op5 or 5t! Very good device, and very close to what you are used to... except this one runs the latest version of Ubuntu Touch. And nowadays they can be had for a song.
