The UBports Foundation announced today the release and general availability of Ubuntu Touch OTA-5 as the latest stable version of this Ubuntu-based privacy and freedom-respecting mobile operating system for smartphones and tablets.
Ubuntu Touch OTA-5 is here six months after the Ubuntu Touch OTA-4 update as the fifth stable update based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system series. To update your devices, go to System Settings > Updates.
Highlights include a more granular power profile system to distinguish sustained vs. interactive modes on supported devices and the ability to notify users if calendar synchronization fails due to authentication issues, prompting users for a new password if required.
This release also fixes migration issues from Ubuntu Touch systems based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS to an Ubuntu Touch release based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Various security updates and bug fixes are also included in this release, so check out the release announcement for more details.
Ubuntu Touch OTA-5 is available for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, F(x)tec Pro1 X, Fairphone 3 and 3+, Fairphone 4, Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL, JingPad A1, Oneplus 5 and 5T, OnePlus 6 and 6T, Sony Xperia X, Vollaphone, Vollaphone X, Vollaphone 22, Vollaphone X23, Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC / X3 devices.
There are some known issues in this release, such as a broken icon for the “Waydroid Stop” app entry for users of the Waydroid Helper app and disablement of the double-tap-to-wake gesture on some devices like the Google Pixel 3a due to stability issues.
What’s New in Ubuntu Touch OTA-5?
- Granular Power Profile System: More refined power management profiles to distinguish between:
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- Sustained Mode: Optimized for long-term performance.
- Interactive Mode: Optimized for responsiveness and quick actions.
- Calendar Sync Improvements
- Better authentication error handling: If calendar sync fails due to invalid credentials, users are notified and prompted to re-enter their password.
- Migration Fixes from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Addresses migration issues when upgrading from older Ubuntu Touch systems based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
- Security and Bug Fixes
- Multiple security patches to ensure device and user data safety.
- Various stability improvements for a smoother experience.
What are the supported devices for Ubuntu Touch OTA-5?
Ubuntu Touch OTA-5 is now available for:
- Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
- F(x)tec Pro1 X
- Fairphone 3 / 3+ / 4
- Google Pixel 3a / 3a XL
- JingPad A1
- OnePlus 5 / 5T / 6 / 6T
- Sony Xperia X
- Vollaphone / X / 22 / X23
- Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC / X3
To update:
- Go to System Settings > Updates.
- Download and install OTA-5.
What are the known issues in OTA-5?
- ? Broken Icon: The “Waydroid Stop” app entry shows a broken icon when using the Waydroid Helper app.
- ? Double-Tap-to-Wake Disabled: On some devices (e.g., Google Pixel 3a), the double-tap-to-wake gesture is temporarily disabled due to stability concerns.
How to Get Ubuntu Touch OTA-5?
- Existing users can update via System Settings > Updates.
- New users can download Ubuntu Touch images from the official UBports website.
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