Posts made by stanwood

@whitemagik For me it happened only one time (I have a RN7 since 6 weeks). I had the normal signal logo, but was unable to place a call or sms ("No Sim card inserted).
I did reboot the device and all was fine again.

@domubpkm Maybe there?
https://miui.blog/any-devices/mi-unlock-tool-mac-linux/

There are a lot of talks about the current 3G shutdown, especially in the USA, but also in many countries.

It seems that VoLTE will become the only way to make phone calls in the short to medium term. (really?)

At the Q&A 95 on February 27, it was explained to us that a potentially promising hypothesis for the development of this technology for Ubuntu Touch (and for other Linux mobiles OS as well) was being studied.

Do we know more about this at present time?

Thank you very much beforehand.

@domubpkm said in Ubuntu Touch Q&A 99 This Saturday 24th April At 19:00 UTC:

does the UBports installer unlock the bootloader currently? Yes or No? If yes, which version(s)?

Well, on Redmi Note 7, UBports Installer will ask you to unlock the bootloader yourself, using the MI unlock tool. (it will give you the right link).
It's important to carefully follow UBports Installer instructions.

Dear everyone,

Here's a fresh new update:

We are pleased to announce that our developer now has a fully working device. It's a Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, which she received from a member of this community right here! (Thank you @mardy )

As for the Vollaphone, it has been returned to the sender for legal customs reasons. Nevertheless, a new shipment will be sent to the developer's business address.

Anyway, work can now begin in earnest!

We are proud and happy to have raised over 3'000 Euros in donations at this stage. That said, the campaign continues, each participation brings us a little closer to our goal: Enabling decent use of Android applications in the Ubuntu Touch ecosystem.

All details are available here: https://gofund.me/acb31504

See you soon, for some new exciting updates.

Rudi & Steve

@whitemagik Hi and welcome to Ubuntu Touch!

Indeed, video recording with the main back camera doesn't work yet. There's nothing you can do unless wait for a future update, or use the front camera.

For further information, I advise you to read to my Redmi Note 7 state of play, which I keep up-to-date here:
https://forums.ubports.com/topic/6026/redmi-note-7-state-of-play

@shouko That would be a pretty good new indeed!!

@mardy We have a buyer for you in Moscow. A private message has been sent to you. Thank you for your attention.

@jan-ops79 On RN7 indeed. Maybe try on your A2....

@jan-ops79 Concerning Video recording, the same issue appears on Redmi Note 7. Did you try to use the front camera to capture a video?
For the rest, you need to wait for the porter (s) to fix this issue.

@Markatrafik I'll try to answer to the following requests:

2. Compass function, does it work or not, is there any application?

There's this app:
https://open-store.io/app/xompass.emanuelesorce
But it doesn't work with most of devices yet. I confirm it doesn't work with RN7.

3. GPS function. The uNav wasn't working. Is everything OK now?

Works like a charm, at least with Pure Maps. Did you enable "Localization" in Security settings?

4. IR to control home appliances, in Andorid there is an application

Did you try this? https://open-store.io/app/io.guh.nymeaapp

5. No charging logo/indicator when powercord is connected

Correct, no charging indicator as I mentioned above. (but charges anyway). Device Must be powered on to charge.

Don't know if some of those (minor) issues will be fixed in next OTA-17 (?)

@danct12 Thank you! You've made a pretty good job on this device!

Following various requests from people wanting to use the Redmi Note 7 with Ubuntu Touch, I would like to share my own experience of the features that are not yet fully functional on this device. (Current status: OTA-16 stable)

I will keep this note updated as improvements are made.

My overall impression as a daily user is generally very good. The device is one of the best in terms of performance, stability and portability.
Here's the official statement of device usability:
https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/lavender/

Installation: I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a device already running Ubuntu Touch. I know that many people experience installation difficulties, both in unlocking the bootloader, and in installing via the UBports Installer.
However, I can confirm that reinstalling Ubuntu Touch (when already installed) via the installer works perfectly.

Here are the non/partially functional items on my device:

Online charging: No charging indicator on the screen. But charging works anyway.

Offline charging: Not functional. Automatically starts in fastboot mode

Video recording: Does not work with the main camera (app camera freezes) but works with the front camera.

Pictures camera: Maximum resolution 13 MPX (9 MPX in 16/9 mode), while the camera has 48 MPX.
Only the bottom lens is functional.
Flash and zoom are working.
HDR mode does not work (application freezes)

Bluetooth: After switching on the Bluetooth, the device must be restarted for it to be active. Media transfer and music streaming work, but not calls to hands-free devices. Conversations are not redirected to the Bluetooth device.

Automatic brightness adjustment: Does not work, although the option can be checked in the settings.

Echo during phone conversations: Can be fixed at each startup by typing the following command in the terminal:
setprop persist.audio.fluence.voicecall false

Fingerprints unlock: Works, but makes UT buggy. Troubles to close apps. I recommend to leave a 4 digits pin code to unlock the device yet

The usage statistics on the home screen are not displayed.

SD card: Very occasionally my micro-sd is not recognized at startup. (256 GB) A simple reboot fixes the problem.

Notification Led: Not existing / Not working

Apps: The app "Music recognition" does not work (green microphone button remains inactive):
https://github.com/luksus42/soundrecog/issues/7

Unable to grant the microphone access through the web browser:
https://github.com/ubports/morph-browser/issues/399

"IMoon" app does not store data from last session

Notch: Same as Vollaphone, the notch can hide the time display.

Sometimes the boot time is particularly long (around 5 minutes), but this does not affect the use of the device in any way.

Not tested: Hotspot. ADB access. Anbox

Everything else works fine, almost no bugs. Good endurance. Very responsive GPS. Good battery life. SMS/MMS/calls/Wifi/Music/Media/Cellular data/ease of use, etc... all are perfect.
Of course this is only my own personal experience

I hope this feedback will be useful to those who are hesitating to take the plunge!

@applee Oh yes you're right. Now I see what it is... Thank you.
So I confirm there's no kind of such a Led working on Redmi Note 7, UT OTA-16 Stable.
Btw, there's no charge indicator on this device yet. Nothing's shown on the display when USB-C cable is plugged in, but battery does charge correctly anyway.

@domubpkm Thank you for this clarification.
I didn't know about this indicator light.
I don't seem to have seen this light on my Nexus 5 either.
But maybe I'm wrong....

@mardy Same here, I don't know when it will be solved for RN7.
Also noticed that online charging works, but no charge indicator on the display....

@domubpkm Ok, so the back light (torch + camera flash) works well indeed.

@domubpkm You mean the notification envelope icon? Yes I do have it and it works well (maybe hided by the notch).

If you want to talk about things that work / partial / not work on Redmi Note 7, I guess you'd rather open a new thread in devices => Xiaomi => Redmi Note 7 forum section

@markatrafik You mean "UBports Installer snap"? It's in Ubuntu software Center, and you'll find on the web the Windows + Mac versions.

@boky To be honest I received it with UT already installed (was owned by an UT developer).
I used the UBports Installer to fresh re-install UT, and it worked perfectly well.
If your device is provided with Android 9, you have to carefully follow UBports Installer instructions.