Can I make a OnePlus 7 Pro port?

SwankyBarbecue4 · 20 Apr 2020, 00:31

Hi all,

I briefly read that Ubuntu Touch ports for new or unsupported devices can be made by anyone, granted they have the know-how to do so. Is this true? I am really drawn to Ubuntu Touch because I love the idea of getting away from Google. I have never developed for Linux. I only know basic C at best. However, I consider myself to be tech savvy, and I am definitely passionate about security!

Could I make a reasonable attempt at making my own port for the OnePlus 7 Pro by following the online guide? What would something like that entail? Am I better off waiting for an experienced community member to do it? Is a port for the OnePlus 7 Pro currently in the works?

Thanks!

Keneda · 20 Apr 2020, 01:05

@SwankyBarbecue4

If you feel strong enough you can try i would say, but i think it's a long way so don't start it thinking you'll succeed a full working phone in one month.

Get an eye here : https://forums.ubports.com/category/33/porting to see how it's going for others ports.

poVoq · 20 Apr 2020, 01:05

There is some documentation here:
http://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/porting/introduction.html

And here:
http://docs.halium.org/en/latest/porting/first-steps.html

I guess it is an Android9 device?

Lakotaubp · 20 Apr 2020, 05:21

I just moved your post please read this https://forums.ubports.com/category/33/porting

Lakotaubp · 20 Apr 2020, 06:42

@SwankyBarbecue4 I think the main issue here maybe that the halium version for your device is not ready yet. But when it is there is plenty of help available.

1337_h4x0r · 12 Oct 2020, 13:11

Hi ,
Is there any update @SwankyBarbecue4 how far you have gone in trying to port the ubuntu touch for Oneplus 7 pro . Let me know .
Thanks

Techwizz · 23 Jul 2021, 05:47

Hey,
Ryan made a port of UBPorts to the OnePlus 7 Pro back in March. If you haven't found it yet, here's our XDA post. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/ubports-ubuntu-touch-gsi-oneplus-7-pro.4268221/. Our instructions on there are a bit outdated so I'd either skip to the last page and find my post with rootfs instructions or join our Discord for the most up-to-date information.
Have a good day!

Moem · 23 Jul 2021, 08:26

@techwizz said in Can I make a OnePlus 7 Pro port?:

Ryan made a port of UBPorts to the OnePlus 7 Pro back in March.

Wouldn't it be great to get that one in the installer? Some not-too-old devices are good to have. What would be required for that to happen?

Techwizz · 24 Jul 2021, 00:45

@moem Yes that'd be great. I hope we can get it added to the installer soon but I haven't looked into it much yet.