Usually, forums are used to discuss solutions for issues and problems. I would like to use the forum to give positive feed back.

Yesterday, I used the new UBPorts Installer to install Ubuntu Touch on a used OnePlus One smartphone that was running on Android. The user experience of UBPorts installer was excellent !!!

The installation process took only about 15 minutes and required minimum user interaction and there was no need to look at any documentation. The developers have also thought of nice details such as a brief visual guide how to set a OnePlus One device to fastboot mode. Installation was absolutely smooth.

[Following is solved now, see comment by rocky58: Only after the installation was complete, I run into a few problems, but this had nothing to do with the UBPorts installer: My OnePlus One was not recognized as MTP device, so I couldn't easily copy my old contacts and SMS over to the new device (https://github.com/ubports/ubuntu-touch/issues/13).]

Dear all,

the messenger app TextSecure / Signal is looking for a new developer / maintainer. Jani's TextSecure/Signal app functions well. I actually use it everyday. Currently, it is still available here https://uappexplorer.com/app/textsecure.jani, but not yet in the UBPorts OpenStore. Unfortunately, Jani does not have the time to continue development. Are you interested in becoming the new maintainer / developer of this app? Thanks in advance.

The code is here: https://github.com/janimo/textsecure-qml

P.S. I'd like to add a great thank you to Jani who had developed a great app and maintained it for a long time.

In case you are not aware: Ubports is present on the free and open-source social network Mastodon. Mastodon is a federated network and integral part of the Fediverse (with Pleroma, Friendica, Diaspora, PixelFed, Peertube, etc.):

• The Ubports account https://framapiaf.org/@ubports currently has 904 followers and there is a Ubports Pixelfed account https://pixelfed.social/ubports
• Many Ubuntu Touch users and developers are active in the Fediverse, like https://mastodon.social/@NeoTheThird and https://metalhead.club/@krille as well as Pine64 (PinePhone), Purism (Librem5), Fairphone and many more.
• There is a very new Mastodon group (started today and has already 64 members!) about Ubports / Ubuntu Touch: https://gup.pe/u/UbuntuTouch

How to get started on Mastodon:

• Get an account on a popular server like: https://fosstodon.org, https://mastodon.technology, https://social.tchncs.de, https://linuxrocks.online, https://floss.social or choose any server from here https://joinmastodon.org. Independently from the server you choose, you will be able to interact with any other user in the Fediverse.
• Here is a Mastodon app for Ubuntu Touch by @Krille : https://open-store.io/app/umastodon.christianpauly
• Description how to join/follow the Ubuntu Touch group: https://mastodon.social/@GerryT/104325114068291873
• Frequently used hash tags are: #UbuntuTouch #UbPorts #UbuntuPhone #PinePhone #Fairphone #VollaPhone #LinuxPhone

Can you explain a bit about the plans for Ubuntu Touch on Volla Phone? How UBports cooperates with Hallo Welt Systeme UG and what priority Volla Phone has for UBPorts? Thanks

I pre-ordered a Volla Phone, because I like the approach of Hallo Welt Systeme and their support for open systems. They seem to be very ambitious to build a good Ubuntu Touch experience on their phone and also aim to provide Android Apps via Anbox.

@sander-klootwijk Your fix worked for me. It looks perfectly now! Thanks

@UBportsNews Thanks for the upcoming Q&A. I would like to know about the progress / status of VoLTE for UBPorts. Thanks!

Hi Locamama,

I think the missing piece is the Desktop Apps scope, which was released yesterday on OpenStore: https://open.uappexplorer.com/app/libertine-scope.ubuntu

I really like the Volla Phone with UBPorts. However, there is this a simple, but annoying bug:
It is not possible to read the exact time in the top right corner of the notification bar, because the Volla Phone's display has rounded corners. E.g. when it is 21:19, the "9" is not readable, but hidden behind the round corner of the screen.

I just wondered whether there can be an easy fix for this issue? The clock just needs to have ~3mm spacing to the right edge. If it is difficult to get such a setting into the Ubuntu Touch image, maybe it is easier to have a setting for this in the UT Tweak Tool? What do you think?

I think these two bugs are related, but try to rather find a thorough solution for the entire problem for displays with notch:

"Camera Notch interferes with notification bar at top of screen in Ubuntu Touch. #2"
https://github.com/HelloVolla/ubuntu-touch-beta-tests/issues/2

"UI support for the phones with a notch #523"
https://github.com/ubports/ubuntu-touch/issues/523

@myii

Thank you! The update went very smoothly on my OPO and so far everything seems to work fine!

@flohack Thanks for the info on the (non)progress talking to OWS. It is really weird how OWS handles community activities.

In the meanwhile Aaron has continuously updated the Signal app and it works well, so far: https://open.uappexplorer.com/app/textsecure.nanuc

Thanks @arubislander , I think with OTA-3 it will be different (no change in update channels necessary). Everyone will be prompted to update to OTA-3 Focal, if I interpret the UBPorts blog correctly:

"Existing users of Ubuntu Touch on Stable channel (which is selected by default in the UBports Installer) will receive the OTA-3 upgrade by using the Updates screen of System Settings."

"There is also the system update broadcast facility, which will send each online device a trigger message. If the device can find its update, it will be downloaded for you and when everything is ready, a notification will pop up and you can install right away."

https://ubports.com/fr/blog/ubports-blogs-et-nouvelles-1/post/ubuntu-touch-ota-3-focal-release-3905

@domubpkm Thanks for the info on Teleports. I am using Telegram/Teleports just on a UT smartphone (no other device). What can I do to keep the chats/account when updating to OTA-3 Focal?

I have a question regarding the automatic update from Xenial to Focal OTA-3: As a user, is there anything important to consider before updating to Focal, which is different from the experience with within-Xenial OTA updates?

@UBportsNews Amazing news! Thanks for all the hard work!

Edit: I have a question regarding the automatic update from Xenial to Focal: As a user, is there anything important to consider before updating to Focal, which is different from the experience with within-Xenial OTA updates? --> Edit2: I now asked the question here: https://forums.ubports.com/topic/9544/automatic-update-to-ota-3-focal-what-do-users-need-to-consider-before-updating (thanks @Moem for pointing this out)

@UBportsNews What core apps do you consider still missing in the Focal repository (as compared to Xenial)? What apps do you consider important that you want app developers to focus on them? I noticed that at least two core apps are still missing in Focal: "Notes" and "UT Tweak Tool".

Thanks @wally , my experience with Telus (in Canada) and UBPorts on Volla22 was not positive, unfortunately. With the Telus SIM, I could use mobile internet, but could not place/receive calls. I could receive SMS, but was not able to send them.

@UBportsNews

1// I would be interested to know your advice on how and when to transition to Focal for ordinary users. For example, I use a Volla22 as daily driver and would like to know when it is safe to update to Focal.

2// Thanks for giving some insight into VoLTE progress in the last Q&A. I would be interested to know whether Sysmocom and Volla are still working on it or whether VoLTE support solely relies on the UB Ports core team.

@fairose That really depends on the country:

• In Canada, to my knowledge, only the Rogers/Fido network works without VoLTE, because they still support 2G/GSM. The other networks don't.
• In Germany, most networks seem to work as they still support GSM/2G. At least, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Telefonica...

@UBportsNews Thanks for the upcoming Q&A. I would like to know about the progress / status of VoLTE for UBPorts. Thanks!

Hi all,

I use Axolotl / Signal on my Volla 22 UbPorts everyday. It worked fine when I was in Germany, but after flying to Canada, it stopped working. I can receive messages, but I get an error message (a red exclamation mark) when I try to send messages.
This happens without having made any changes to the SIM (the German SIM which was used to register Signal is still in the phone) and also if I add a Canadian SIM to the phone. Also, it doesn't matter if I am on 3G/4G or WiFi. BTW, Signal had worked in Canada with my phone a couple of months ago, but not now anymore.

Do you know any solution to my problem? Thanks!