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[Ubuntu Touch General] SahilC:
White? Battery killer.

Edit: I'm pretty sure there will be themes and stuff, so I guess it's okay.
[Ubuntu Touch General] bob.santaniello:
I'm like super pumped for this! I hope there are some good instructions on how to install it once it comes out. I have never ported an OS before. Hopefully not too complicated.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Ace42:
Full source is not available for the N4.
[Ubuntu Touch General] 063_XOBX:
That's one advantage the Gnex has. It's all because of the S4 pro in the N4. Texas Instruments is very open.
[Ubuntu Touch General] deepayanneogi:
That keyboard pic looks super awesome , whatever be the ecosystem ,Ubuntu phone os looks killer .
[Ubuntu Touch General] manishnraj:
the messaging ui looks neat and clean

the keyboard also look beautiful
[Ubuntu Touch General] crixley:
reminds me of Windows phone slightly
[Ubuntu Touch General] mfsr98:
Reminds me of HTC winmo keyboard :D
[Ubuntu Touch General] Dragn4rce:
Still prefer Android AOSP Keyboard with Swipe...

For now at least. I have difficulty typing on other keyboard layouts.

Plus I really like the little things the AOSP Keyboard has. Like the suggestions and !-?-,-:-; at the top.

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[Ubuntu Touch General] RhinoShock:
Will not having a JVM increase the galaxy nexus' battery?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Kjott21:
I'll definitely give this a try when it comes out for the Galaxy Nexus. Looks pretty cool to me.
[Ubuntu Touch General] mirror77:
I'm excited how they will handle the security updates. If it's like Ubuntu on the desktop or if they will have the same problems with it, android has with all the oem manufacturers.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Dragn4rce:
I Straightened it out. Same pic.

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[Ubuntu Touch General] bob.santaniello:
From what I have seen in the engadget ubuntu os tour, it seems like there is a high chance it will be available for the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus. I can't wait to see the outcome of this os
[Ubuntu Touch General] dohboy15:
How did you get it running if the image isn't out yet?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Carlos_Manuel:
he doesn't have Ubuntu on he's Nexus..

Go some posts back, then you see who posted the picture and from where...
[Ubuntu Touch General] asrulezyo3213:
I don't fully understand how people are going to be able to get this on their phones and tablets. Will a developer have to compile a separate build for each device? Or is it a universal type thing? And yeah, I'm super excited for this too!
[Ubuntu Touch General] Carlos_Manuel:
OK! :)
[Ubuntu Touch General] evaradar:
Nice! Thanks for this guide. Will try it out.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Mediation:
Wrong device. GNex uses TI's TWL6040 audio codec.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Carlos_Manuel:
someone said it is WM884.. :DDD

But if it's TWL6040 then ok.. :D

It's not needed anymore because audio is working well, camera's shutter sound works!

this Ubuntu is Touch preview, so "many of them are not real apps" no sound files so that's why sound is not working with any other thing...so it'snot needed..
[Ubuntu Touch General] -Mirko185-:
http://www.hwmaster.com/forum/guida-come-installare-ubuntu-phone-os-da-windows-t12422.html

How to install Ubuntu Phone OS on Windows.
[Ubuntu Touch General] jimmyco2008:
Is this based on the leak or the official release?... Is there even a difference?
[Ubuntu Touch General] evaradar:
Do we need this file "quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip " for the Galaxy Nexus? Just making sure. Also we flash the zips via TWRP right?

Edit: OP you might want to add instructions how to install Android back again. Would be great. Thanks
[Ubuntu Touch General] YoursTrulySarcastic:
Ok guys here's the deal.

I downloaded Ubuntu using OP's directions, did a full backup using TWRP, flashed Ubuntu, worked absolutely flawlessly, retardedly faster than Android, the animations where smoother, I was able to have sound (tested by making a phone call to my girlfriend), texting works but the layout is kinda weird (not sure if thats a UI thing or a result of Ubuntu being alpha), sound notifications do not work, and when receiving a notification such as an sms when the phone is locked does NOT result in a screen wake. Sadface. I've managed to boot back into TWRP by turning the phone off and then turning it back on by holding the power buttons and holding down the up and down volume keys, then scrolling down with the volume keys to "recovery" and clicking the power button. I'm gonna see if you can backup the Ubuntu OS so you can have 2 Os's so you can switch back and forth between Android and Ubuntu. Wish me luck yall. I'll update once backing up and restoring is done.

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UPDATE 1: I've finished backing up Ubuntu, I booted into TWRP, and now my Android backup isn't showing up, however my free space suggests that it still exists, along with everything else. I'm not sure what to do to get my Android back. Help? :(
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Yes, you do, the maguro zip, by the looks if it, contains stuff which makes it work with the maguro, the phablet zip is the main OS.

And going back to Android is as easy as restoring a previously made nandroid backup or flashing a brand new ROM (assuming you did it the "easy" way).
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
If you used TWRP, you could try using the inbuilt file manager to move the backup from /data/media/0/TWRP/Backups/[numbers]/[backup] to /data/media/TWRP/Backups/[numbers]/[backup]

Also, sound notifications do work for me, as I just got a slight blimp sound when I received an SMS.
[Ubuntu Touch General] YoursTrulySarcastic:
UPDATE 2: I'm a dumbass. I didn't even back up my Android in the first place because I was so excited about Ubuntu. Lame. Luckily for me I have the flashable zips for my rom and gapps. I will then boot into my rom, back it up, and then try to restore Ubuntu.
[Ubuntu Touch General] evaradar:
Thanks. I assume the same method follows with the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10? Of course get the corresponding files?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Juno-First:
Ok so a quick recap:

- can this OS accept your contacts, call someone, send a sms & make a noise?

Why is everyone downloading image files? Is it cus you in Windows?

I just followed the instructions on the release page & got to entering 'phablet-flash -b' & I get the following error:

Device detected as * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

Unsupported device, autodetect fails device

Im in Zorin 6u 64, which uses Precise.

It failed with Android ROM's Revolution HD 9 & bigxie_maguro_OTA_JOP40C_odexed-signed.

What Android ROM do I need to install this? ta
[Ubuntu Touch General] xlillo:
In few mins I will try to install in my gnex....

Hope everything will be ok, will post my impression soonest ;)
[Ubuntu Touch General] FrankNS:
AW: Canonical releases Ubuntu Phone OS

Is it worth to install or is it only time killer?
[Ubuntu Touch General] thegod2012:
Anyone have an update on toro plus I read through but no update
[Ubuntu Touch General] haLiLx:
loading motorola atrix 4g :(
[Ubuntu Touch General] YoursTrulySarcastic:
UPDATE 3 (FINAL): You can't back it up unfortunately. I restored the Ubuntu backup just now and I've had a never ending black screen. If you want to go back to it, you have to install the two zip files that OP gave. Lame :/
[Ubuntu Touch General] jsgraphicart:
If you're not a developer or you dont want to try it out for a test run only and are expecting a daily driver, dont bother.

What? No.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Garner:
you also cant wipe data it just hangs on the black screen. im also commenting on herewith the ubuntu touch rom ;)
[Ubuntu Touch General] xlillo:
Ubuntu os is not yet usable, like spoke developers, missing in many parts.

The first impression is good, system is quite fast, with nice gui and good "idea" of interface.

Hope to have soon a version that can be usable, a kind of beta, with full features for real test this new OS.
[Ubuntu Touch General] YoursTrulySarcastic:
I've just got a quick question for everyone and then I'll shut my mouth FOREVER!!! I heard somewhere that Canonical would pump out nightlies for Ubuntu with updates and such, but I am not sure about this. Can anyone confirm this? Also, would they appear on the same site that OP had the zip files uploaded? Thanks!
[Ubuntu Touch General] puneet_champ:
Did it work on atrix 4g?
[Ubuntu Touch General] jsgraphicart:
You should already know the answer. lol
[Ubuntu Touch General] Chahk:
I wouldn't expect TWRP or CMR to be able to back up and restore Ubuntu quite yet. Much like you wouldn't expect JF's original for G1 to properly back up JB ROMs.
[Ubuntu Touch General] evaradar:
Works like a charm on my Galaxy Nexus. Still getting used to it but ya the sounds work, calls work, WiFi works. Pretty neat. Haven't tried mobile data feature yet but ya... enjoying it.

Anyone know how to create messages, change the time zone, etc?
[Ubuntu Touch General] YoursTrulySarcastic:
Oh I know, I didn't expect it to, I just figured I might as well try it and dictate the results, in the off-chance that it COULD do that, which would be pretty sick.
[Ubuntu Touch General] rsocon:
On the restore all I'm getting is simulating actions in TWRP, wont restore Android or install a new ROM.

Anyone else seen this?
[Ubuntu Touch General] mert2go:
Does mobile data work on this build?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Garner:
Just noticed I clear all the sample MMS then rebooted and they reappeared

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No.
[Ubuntu Touch General] powermatt:
A preview it is in the most literal sense. I'm impressed by how good the battery life is considering this is very alpha (lack of cell data or not). Also impressed with how easy the official method is to install the image on a GSM Nexus (Galaxy Nexus here). I'll be flashing back to Android tonight like most of us, though.

The UI I'm mixed on. It could work better once some of the performance issues are worked out, though.

The big thing, though, is that this is out in the wild now, so things are only get better. In six months we should have something very close to daily driver status.

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Nope.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2078691
[Ubuntu Touch General] powermatt:
Yeah, there seems to be something that resets the sample data with every reboot.
[Ubuntu Touch General] proxuser:
another point i've seen and want to speak about it:

i've seen so much files in "manhattan-quantal-armhf-tar-20130221-1.tar.gz". more than 20.000 single files. point is, i think so much files will make it work slow. for filesystem maybe, or am i wrong ?
[Ubuntu Touch General] markjankovic:
Is there a need to backup on PC before flashing Ubuntu

Sent from Serbia
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
If you install it via the method posted in the OP, you don't need to backup your internal SD card.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Monk3y:
Good os but in the first period of développement... I wait for new update

Last Xylon with last dummy kernel
[Ubuntu Touch General] hakancelebi:
hi

5. Flash quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip

is this for nexus 7 or?

and

will i use cwm or?

thnx
[Ubuntu Touch General] evaradar:
No issues here boss. Restored successfully using TWRP
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
That seems to be the base OS, so you need to install it.

And you can use either TWRP or CWM, it's your choice.
[Ubuntu Touch General] hakancelebi:
for me?

for 5. Flash quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Yes.

I keep forget to click "Quite message in reply?"
[Ubuntu Touch General] pompatello:
Is this gonna go to the development section anytime soon?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Carlos_Manuel:
why?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Not really sure why, there's no development going on here.
[Ubuntu Touch General] rsocon:
All sorted, managed to switch on simulate mode in twrp.
[Ubuntu Touch General] hakancelebi:
thnx :)
[Ubuntu Touch General] BslBryan:
For everyone wondering how to add contacts, videos, etc, or to remove them please read the release notes.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes
[Ubuntu Touch General] barry99705:
Because it's a developer preview. It's not even to the beta stage. It's still at the "Holy **** it booted!" stage. ;)
[Ubuntu Touch General] mfsr98:
Do I have calls and SMS and WiFi on Ubuntu? I really think so but just to make sure that I can use it tomorrow :)

Also, am I the only who will flash this ROM with the phone not using a PC? Lol
[Ubuntu Touch General] evaradar:
PS is a factory reset/system format required to avoid problems prior to installing the two zips in the custom recovery?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Monk3y:
Yes is advisable, no problem for me , i have flash the two file .zip in recovery TRWP and is booting ^^
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Yes, all those features do work in the first build of Ubuntu.
[Ubuntu Touch General] mfsr98:
Thank you. I can flash this from my phone can't I? :) (w/o a PC, with the files on the phone and the instructions in the head, what I normally do with android)
[Ubuntu Touch General] mrplowdan:
Please don't spread misinformation Mr Recognized Contributor.

The standard phablet-flash -b command does NOT wipe your /sdcard/
[Ubuntu Touch General] fieldside:
Will the pre-installed Browser work?

Can I view sites that need java, flash and html5?

Can I view Chinese sites in Chinese characters?

Thanks.
[Ubuntu Touch General] shahrukhraza:
It's already confirmed to be working with cwm correct?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Excuse me, if it does not. I'm just going of what I read.

I just assumed because it was stated here as:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Install?action=show&redirect=TouchInstallProcess

that that will wipe the /data/media/ (which is symlinked as /sdcard/) partition as well.

Yes, you can.

Just remember this process

(Assuming you're on TWRP, haven't used CWM in a long time, don't know exact steps for that)

Factory reset (from inside the recovery)

Flash .zip which has maguro in name

Flash .zip which has phablet in name

Boot device

And you're done :)
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Yes

Not sure about java and flash, but HTML5 does work.

Not sure

Yes.
[Ubuntu Touch General] mfsr98:
Flash doesn't on Android so I don't think do. Everything else should work.
[Ubuntu Touch General] mrbobhcrhs:
The pre-installed browser does work

I am guessing no on java /flash/chinese as its just a dev preview.

It did load the mobile version of gmail and a few other webpages.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Monk3y:
TRWP yes but i've don't testing with CWR
[Ubuntu Touch General] mrbobhcrhs:
I have cwm and was able to flash the modified toro zip with out issue.

The only issue I am seeing is flashing back the recovery does not see my files.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Just asked the people at Canonical (over IRC at #ubuntu-phone on freenode) about updates and they told me that because it's a preview, it doesn't have a planned release schedule.

Going to ask them about how carrier and OEM customization affects updates next.
[Ubuntu Touch General] mirror77:
That's very interesting!! Hope you will get a clear answer.
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Thus far no responses, asked three times :/

Not sure if they're intentionally ignoring more, or if my questions are just lost in the flood of chatter.
[Ubuntu Touch General] electro`:
I will flash this when the build gets a little more stable.
[Ubuntu Touch General] joaonds:
Please, i confused:

This Ubuntu for Nexus, have or not, Internet GSM ?

In oficial page, say yes:

What to expect after flashing

For detailed information check the release notes

Shell and core applications

Connection to the GSM network (on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4)

Phone calls and SMS (on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4)

Networking via Wifi

Functional camera (front and back)

Device accessible through the Android Developer Bridge tool (adb)
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
I am afraid to lose sd card data so want to confirm once again! I have to backup nandroid by TWRP then flash zip with which is on OP? correct? Let me know if I am wrong! Thanks
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
GSM connection works, so calling and SMS do work. But mobile internet doesn't. The only way to get data is through WiFi.

Yes, you do a backup, then flash both of the files in their respected order (first maguro, than phablet).
[Ubuntu Touch General] Carlos_Manuel:
When I flashed Ubuntu I just wiped cache and dalvik cache, later I did same again and flashed my ROM via ADB sideload!

I didn't lose anything, so you don't have to do backup.
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
Should I have to flash both files? I guess phablet for tablet? Correct me if I am wrong! Thanks
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Yes, you need to flash both.

The maguro file contains files specific for the maguro.

The phablet file is the file that contains the OS (that's why it's almost 500MB in size)
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
So, I just got two slightly conflicting answers to my updates question.

One was that it's open source with nightly updates

The other is that they don't know yet.

So, we'll just have to wait.
[Ubuntu Touch General] alfiemenace:
how do i enter recovery or fastboot mode while in ubuntu? power+vol up+vol down doesn't seem to work. want to go back to android already -.-
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
Turn your device off.

Hold both volume buttons, then hold the power button for a bit.

You'll boot into an image of an android lying on it's back.

With the volume keys, scroll down to recovery and press the power key.
[Ubuntu Touch General] cosine83:
Anyone else see the contacts, messages, and call log of the person that made the prebuilt ROMs/images?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Lesicnik1:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes#Sample_content
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
Seems initial build of Ubuntu need to improve with lots of feature can't go it with daily driver :(
[Ubuntu Touch General] TR-909:
Well not actually the best of experiences.While it looks slick and with a lot of promise, as it is right now it is more of a "dummy OS" which shows off its various future feats rather than an operational one where a user could live with even with some bugs and glitches.

I can confirm the installation won't wipe your sdcard and with a valid backup going back would be fairly easy.I am still looking on what custom ROM I am going to install cause I am fed up with vanilla. :cool:
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
Whatever review of users but can I say Ubuntu is a way of hope and looking forward quite nice dev support in future for our nexus :D
[Ubuntu Touch General] tr82691:
Flashed it on my gnex and gotta say it is nice but needs a lot of improvment. Surprised however that CWM was still in tact. Flashed back to android but backed up ubuntu first and able to flash back snd forth between the two.
[Ubuntu Touch General] jeffbar1:
my linux experience for the past 10 years is linux any distro installing fine on any computer 99% of the time.
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
Here is app which make you feel how ubantu works on mobile !

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5mYi5nbG92ZWJveCJd
[Ubuntu Touch General] osi13:
It took me about 5 minutes to get past the lockscreen...but it's actually pretty cool. I like how you can swipe down on an icon in the status bar, and it will present toggles, or useful information. This whole process kind of reminds me of booting Donut on my HTC Vogue (WinMo) for the first time. Man, I was really excited for Android after doing that.

This alpha isn't close to being a daily driver, but it's quite refreshing, and I really like the overscroll. The gestures are pretty cool, too.

And wow, I haven't used my Gnex in a while. I certainly don't miss how this device attracts finger prints. However, the latest PA seems very smooth.
[Ubuntu Touch General] gummie:
Sweet! That was quite a journey from just the Touch Developer Preview. Even if I only got limited access to let's say 15% of the full OS Experience its still worth flashing. Quite a smooth transitions though some couple scenarios of stutters, managed to import my contacts, made some calls, surf the web, posted couple of tweets, facebook posts and though I haven't figured out how to do SMS its still cool that I showed the whole thing on my friends and colleagues. Like what the official announcement says, its still not good as a Daily Driver. This is truly a wonderful OS worth waiting for. Looking forward having this as my daily driver.
[Ubuntu Touch General] tallnerd1985:
Ahh, the good days of DZO, Vilord, Zenofox and others that made that port possible
[Ubuntu Touch General] BslBryan:
wow! I'm on toroplus so calls/sms don't work. But if someone ported this to CDMA I would use this as my daily driver! Did anyone else figure out the advanced bottom swipe? Best voice recognition I've ever tried.
[Ubuntu Touch General] lonestrider:
I wonder if ubuntu will release the real one?

I've tried this, but it's just a demo, I think. Not an inspiring performance, and all is a demo. As expected, actually...
[Ubuntu Touch General] Dizzi800:
Not a demo: alpha.
[Ubuntu Touch General] YoMaMa7467:
I agree with an alpha demo. Things work some things are just filler. Its very nice though I see good things coming from this.
[Ubuntu Touch General] OMFGNuts:
There's no terminal app, what a shame :(
[Ubuntu Touch General] rmcsc:
It's not an "alpha". It's not a "demo". It's a developer preview. It's enough for people who want to develop apps for Ubuntu Mobile to start doing so. That is all it is. Full release will be in 2014.
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
Ubuntu released useless demo rom neither it is quite speed boost :thumbdown: it's too laggy :banghead:
[Ubuntu Touch General] Esteway.619:
Were u expecting a fully working rom or something?
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
Not like that but it's below to everyone expectation don't have terminal app too hope it will improve in coming build :thumbup:
[Ubuntu Touch General] gnustomp:
Erm...heard about SSH and ADB shell?
[Ubuntu Touch General] Esteway.619:
Ya but then again they stated its a preview. I'm thinking after the event next week they might release something more polished since they advertise they will be flashing the build there on phones for the crowd
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
Yup It's Android Debug Bridge. Basically, it's a command line interface from your PC to your phone. Think of a terminal emulator that you run on the phone itself.
[Ubuntu Touch General] RonSykes:
He's saying you access the shell through ssh, not a terminal on the phone itself. It's a build purely for developers... no one else. If you're in anyway disappointed about the features then it's not for you, and you should wait until there is at least an alpha version released.

After a quick look I have high hopes that this is going to be a competitor.
[Ubuntu Touch General] d-fa:
Flashed both files after nandroid in CWM, install was seamless. Took a bit of getting used to, but will provide a viable alternative for android later on down the track

Was impressed for it being a Dev Prev, liked the gesture control and having the extra bit of real estate by not having any softkeys, can't wait for it to come out as fully fledged OS.
[Ubuntu Touch General] -Jesco-:
it feels a tad smooth , thought it could be smoother though ~ looks nice and intuitive .
[Ubuntu Touch General] urko95:
Have you been able to restore your nandroid backup? Only curious, a lot pf people have been unable to restore it.

Regards,

Urko
[Ubuntu Touch General] haxor:
How's it works guys ?
[Ubuntu Touch General] -Jesco-:
was able to restore back to android BUT you have to reflash kernel .
[Ubuntu Touch General] sam razzy:
When MWC period comes.. They said they will give it to consumer also.. Is that will b truly official and bug free ?
[Ubuntu Touch General] -Jesco-:
is it me or is the keyboard b-e-a-utiful ? hopefully someone can make a apk of it :P