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which device for future use of Ubuntu touch?

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      emkay
      last edited by 14 Jun 2020, 17:59

      Hi,

      I would like to give Ubuntu Touch a try, but none of my devices seem to be supported (Xperia T (yep, still working), Nexus 5X (read about the difficulties this device brings) and Xiaomi MI 9SE (currently daily driver)).

      The list of supported devices show rather old devices... Which (2nd-hand)-device would be recommended for "future use" with Ubuntu Touch?

      (currently, I'll have to use an official Android (thanks to Googles safetynet and all banks and insurances going the app-route), but I want a device where i have control over the software AND I want to give other OS a try (if the "future device" would also support SailfishOS - that's be great))

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        stanwood
        last edited by stanwood 14 Jun 2020, 18:06

        There are a few "quite recent" devices available in the UT supported device list.
        Also Volla Phone is a new and promoted project in partnership with UBports:

        https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/volla-phone-free-your-mind-protect-your-privacy#/

        It's a good specs device (build on Halium 9) which will be for long time supported by UT. If pre-ordered now, the device will be sent in next November.

        Right now, Pinetab and Volla Phone are the 2 devices that can be officially ordered with pre-installed Ubuntu Touch OS.

        Redmi Note 9S Stable
        If God has a computer, it must be a GNU/Linux

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          Keneda
          last edited by Keneda 14 Jun 2020, 18:32

          @emkay said in which device for future use of Ubuntu touch?:

          The list of supported devices show rather old devices...

          uTouch don't need ultra-powered device to run smoothly.
          I have a quite old Meizu MX4 UT Edition since 2015 and it runs very well.

          To complete @stanwood i would say the choice also depends of what you want as "futur proof" phone, pure linux phone without any part of androïd on it (= Pinephone or Librem 5), or any phone that would be supported for 3 to 5 years (starting with Volla, or, 2nd hand FairPhone 2)?

          Maybe you could start with trying UT with a cheap 2nd hand phone like Nexus 5 (androïd versions can be found "good condition" starting at 30€-50€, i even saw one with a corner glass broken but screen and touchscrenn full usable at 10€)

          2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ☠️⚰️✝️
          2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ☠️⚰️✝️
          2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom 😉
          🇲🇫🇬🇧

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            emkay
            last edited by 14 Jun 2020, 18:55

            Thanks, I'm aware of the vollaphone - looks nice, but currently out of budget... Also, here in Switzerland (where I am), Nexus-devices are not that common...

            I was more thinking of eg. Samsung Galaxys, Pixel-Familys aso... You know - some "common" phones bought by everyday-customers, therefore available on 2nd-hand-market...

            Any chance of telling which ones will be (eventually) supported?

            Unfortunatly, as written, I currently have to use "official Android" due to the safetynet-limitations (bank requires the use of apps); so the "UT-device" will be NOT the daily driver (therefore the budget for a device is limited)

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              malditobastardo
              last edited by 14 Jun 2020, 19:22

              You can buy new box-sealed Sony Xperia X.. I will go for that route soon this week 🙂

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                Keneda @emkay
                last edited by Keneda 14 Jun 2020, 19:24

                @emkay said in which device for future use of Ubuntu touch?:

                Also, here in Switzerland (where I am), Nexus-devices are not that common...

                Are you a french talker?
                If yes, you can try on leboncoin (10€ one is there) or rakuten, there are some.
                Some are on ebay also.

                EDIT : yes also there are others choices like Sony XXP or cheaper Sony XX (not same level of UT completion, but work).

                2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ☠️⚰️✝️
                2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ☠️⚰️✝️
                2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom 😉
                🇲🇫🇬🇧

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                  stanwood @emkay
                  last edited by 14 Jun 2020, 19:29

                  @emkay Glad to see that we are compatriot! 😉

                  Indeed, all depends form your budget and from exactly what you're looking for.

                  Living in Switzerland as well I'm using a Nexus 5 as second daily phone.
                  You can find some (new or new refurbished) on several platforms such as Aliexpress, Ebay, etc...) Prices vary from 30.- to 120.- depending on the general condition of the device. Despite the fact that it is quite old now, I must admit that it works wonderfully!

                  I would also recommand Xperia X Performance which is a new port offering a progressing good maturity on UT as well as an excellent Price/Quality ratio (approx. CHF. 180.- for a new one). You can easily find some by most internet retailers.

                  Redmi Note 9S Stable
                  If God has a computer, it must be a GNU/Linux

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