Hi guys,

I am in desperate need to have a Linux phone. I looked over the site to order one of the most suitable Linux phone models, to basically focus on enjoying it, not spend time trying to fix or figure out what happens.

I purchased the Pixel 3a XL, it came with android, and I unlocked the bootloader. It took me 6 hours to install Ubuntu Touch.
I made sure it worked when Android was installed, I mean, I was able to text, make and receive calls with no issues.

Once I made the switch to Ubuntu Touch, 16.04 and 20.X, the phone does not make or receive phone calls, it only sends and receives text messages.

Why is it so hard to make Linux work on phones that are already confirmed it works?
I am an advanced Linux user.

I deleted Ubuntu Touch and went back to Android to kame sure I wasn't missing anything, phone worked perfectly. Then... I went back to Ubuntu, and the same issue again.

Is anyone experiencing the same issue?

Please-help.

Thanks,
Kodex

@rocket2nfinity Yep, I live in North America.

I am researching already. That's the reason I want an Ubuntu-based phone.

Hey @rocket2nfinity , thank you for your reply. Actually, I have been in Telegram groups for a while now. I need to invest some time investigating VoLTE protocol or the stack of protocols for modem management. I am switching to T-Mobile, which is not my favorite carrier, but if it works, I would take it.

Hi guys,

I am in desperate need to have a Linux phone. I looked over the site to order one of the most suitable Linux phone models, to basically focus on enjoying it, not spend time trying to fix or figure out what happens.

I purchased the Pixel 3a XL, it came with android, and I unlocked the bootloader. It took me 6 hours to install Ubuntu Touch.
I made sure it worked when Android was installed, I mean, I was able to text, make and receive calls with no issues.

Once I made the switch to Ubuntu Touch, 16.04 and 20.X, the phone does not make or receive phone calls, it only sends and receives text messages.

Why is it so hard to make Linux work on phones that are already confirmed it works?
I am an advanced Linux user.

I deleted Ubuntu Touch and went back to Android to kame sure I wasn't missing anything, phone worked perfectly. Then... I went back to Ubuntu, and the same issue again.

Is anyone experiencing the same issue?

Please-help.

Thanks,
Kodex