In response to this sarcastic video, I'd like to clarify a couple of things. Ubuntu Touch can only be installed on a handful of smartphones because, with a few exceptions, manufacturers lock down their hardware and refuse to release the information needed to port Linux to them. Despite the difficulties encountered, a group of developers, most of them volunteers, are managing to provide an alternative for those who don't want to follow the herd. Installation (after unlocking the phone blocked by the manufacturer) is very simple. The result is a perfectly functional phone (including calls) (I've been using it daily for over a year), with a range of applications that meet all my needs. And if VOLTE isn't supported, the fault lies with operators who don't respect standards and make it difficult to implement. Of course, I'd like things to be simpler and there to be more choice, but in the current context, I'll never go back (i.e. to mainstream OS). Regards.
It's nonsense. Every time I try to do that, every my phone and tablet is doesn't supported. Treble table also doesn't boot GSI image of UBPorts. It's crap.
That doesn't make it "nonsense". Port it to ur device and stop complaining and insulting if you can't do anything by yourself and can't respect others work and time.
I want to install on my Samsung phone. Is your steps are working on my phone ? Thank you for uploading this video, really appreciated your effort . when i try after watching your video my device isnt suppported. so please remove you title on this video "Install ubuntu on any phone | Ubuntu touch installation 2025" to "Install ubuntu on Supported phone | Ubuntu touch installation 2025" thank you .
@@KallMeMoh That way of thinking was one of the reasons amazing projects like Firefox OS were killed. Big companies won't waste development resources porting their apps to another OS that only a niche group of people will use.
You can't, Ubuntu touch is different with Ubuntu itself. The man in the video said so, it even comes with very restricted command in terminal, he bypass that, apt get some desktop apps and as a result he bricks the os and had to reinstall.
Yeah, it's not really for anyone who's not willing to compromise with apps. Even Windows phone died from the lack of apps. These niche alternative OS only survives because there are people willing to use it and also contribute to its development.
I don't like that the system is read only, I like to be able to use apt flawlessly, but I know that's not how Ubuntu touch works, it is built around stability.
@@AninoNiKugi But I want to do that. You might not want that, but I want it to change root file. (Both for ubuntu and steam) But than again, I know what I am doing, while someone else might not. So maybe it should be a developer option that premits that.
@@Ceelbc In Ubuntu Touch, you can. Just remount the system to rewritable. I personally do that because I develop directly on my device, like I modify the system UI directly 😆 But if you really like tinkering on the system like a normal Linux desktop, other mobile OS might be better for you such as Droidian and PostmarketOS.
Szerintem samsung j5 2016 ra továbbra sem fog működni. De kellene rá valami OS. Valaki tudna valami eredeti/offical operációs rendszert ami működik is? Kali nethunter vagy valami? Köszi
If this feature really doesn't work properly, on any phone the OS is installed, that's in fact a really really big problem! Does somebody else here can share with us his experience , with an another different device? To finish, I have a second question for everybody here. Does somebody succeed to find a way to (open and use safely), their Banking app , on a regulary base, for example with a special kind of Android emulator or sandbox?
So i would just want linux installed so i can install SteamOS. Game on the go with my stream library and have data cause it has a SIM card. Is this possible?
@@Drak_Thedp It's not dead. It was dropped by Canonical on 2017 but picked up by the UBports foundation and still alive until today but of course, it has a very slow development since they have no billion of dollars 😅
The main problem is VoLTE which apparently is a mess because it's like everyone have their own implementation so you can't just make one that works on every SOC and carrier 😄
It's still a hassle for regular users. The best solution in my opinion is to create an Ubuntu Linux VM for android using the new Android Virtualization Framework. That way we have stable Android and a full Linux desktop. All other efforts are simply a waste of time and resources.
Title is misleading. Here are the supported devices. Lenovo Tab M10 HD 2nd Gen Wifi 4G/64GB promoted Google Pixel 3a XL promoted Google Pixel 3a promoted Fairphone 4 OnePlus Nord N10 5G promoted OnePlus Nord N100 Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro (India) Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global) promoted Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC / X3 promoted Fairphone 3 and 3+ Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 promoted Volla Phone 22 OnePlus 6 OnePlus 6T Volla Phone X Xiaomi Mi 6 F(x)tec Pro1 X Volla Phone promoted Volla Phone X23 Lenovo Tab M10 X605F/L
On "any phone". Textbook clickbait and missinformation. There are only 26 phones currently supported. Hardly "any phone", isn't it?
NERD
NNNEEEEEERRRRDDD!!!
saved me 4 minutes, thanks pal
Calm down, geez
Thanks man for saving me time.
In response to this sarcastic video, I'd like to clarify a couple of things.
Ubuntu Touch can only be installed on a handful of smartphones because, with a few exceptions, manufacturers lock down their hardware and refuse to release the information needed to port Linux to them.
Despite the difficulties encountered, a group of developers, most of them volunteers, are managing to provide an alternative for those who don't want to follow the herd.
Installation (after unlocking the phone blocked by the manufacturer) is very simple.
The result is a perfectly functional phone (including calls) (I've been using it daily for over a year), with a range of applications that meet all my needs. And if VOLTE isn't supported, the fault lies with operators who don't respect standards and make it difficult to implement.
Of course, I'd like things to be simpler and there to be more choice, but in the current context, I'll never go back (i.e. to mainstream OS).
Regards.
I won't blame the operator. How are they supposed to know that there's some shit like this
Ubuntu is not ready yet... If this OS compared with the first android, android still win...
I have a phone that came out when Ubuntu was on phones 2014. It’s a BQ Aquaris E4.5. It worked great
I remember installing it on my Pixel 4. It was pretty bad but I was so hopeful that it was going to be amazing one day 😭😭😭😭
It's nonsense. Every time I try to do that, every my phone and tablet is doesn't supported. Treble table also doesn't boot GSI image of UBPorts. It's crap.
Yeah very true
I did this some time back and the devices it could be installed on were limited.
I have Lineageos and it is wayyyy better. Dont waste your Time on ubuntu touch. Now i have Android 15 on my Samsung S10 😂
That doesn't make it "nonsense". Port it to ur device and stop complaining and insulting if you can't do anything by yourself and can't respect others work and time.
You should buy a phone already supported, not a random, new, shinny thing.
I want to install on my Samsung phone. Is your steps are working on my phone ? Thank you for uploading this video, really appreciated your effort . when i try after watching your video my device isnt suppported. so please remove you title on this video "Install ubuntu on any phone | Ubuntu touch installation 2025" to "Install ubuntu on Supported phone | Ubuntu touch installation 2025" thank you .
Because not to brick your phone. I think you must flash the phone and clean it of Stinky Android OS. Then the kernel is set to install a new os.
Even if you are able to flash it and boot successfully VoLTE won't work in Samsung if the stock ROM isn't there.
Can i to do this on everyone phone?
There's a big difference between "any phone" and only 22 supported devices.
@@lihtan how i can now who is suported ? Thank you for answer.
If you're okay using apps not as good as Android ones, you can try this OS.
developers of these same apps could provide support for this OS @ anytime yk
@@KallMeMoh like the developer gonna care
@@KallMeMoh That way of thinking was one of the reasons amazing projects like Firefox OS were killed. Big companies won't waste development resources porting their apps to another OS that only a niche group of people will use.
You are using ubports installer. Not all devices are supported with that installer
Its so cool but lacking a plethora of apps .
Android apps or Linux apps? Cause its Linux not android. You can just apt get install whatever you want.
You can't, Ubuntu touch is different with Ubuntu itself. The man in the video said so, it even comes with very restricted command in terminal, he bypass that, apt get some desktop apps and as a result he bricks the os and had to reinstall.
make them
*plethora
Yeah, it's not really for anyone who's not willing to compromise with apps. Even Windows phone died from the lack of apps. These niche alternative OS only survives because there are people willing to use it and also contribute to its development.
What's the use to have it, if I can't make any phone calls ?
Still looks like beta! How many apps can I install from the store? 30 or 40?
I have been waiting for so long for Linux on mobile devices...
I don't like that the system is read only, I like to be able to use apt flawlessly, but I know that's not how Ubuntu touch works, it is built around stability.
So what is the purpose of it then? If you install Linux, it is only because you want full root access.
@Ceelbc Ubuntu touch has it's own purpose, but there's alternatives like Droidian and PostmarketOS that have full root access.
It's the same reason why SteamOS has immutable system - stability and reliability. You don't want to mess your phone while using apt on a train 😄
@@AninoNiKugi But I want to do that. You might not want that, but I want it to change root file. (Both for ubuntu and steam) But than again, I know what I am doing, while someone else might not. So maybe it should be a developer option that premits that.
@@Ceelbc In Ubuntu Touch, you can. Just remount the system to rewritable. I personally do that because I develop directly on my device, like I modify the system UI directly 😆
But if you really like tinkering on the system like a normal Linux desktop, other mobile OS might be better for you such as Droidian and PostmarketOS.
Can it os be flash on poco x5 pro 5g codename redwood
Cant wait for ArchTouch🤙
it exists. Arch Linux Arm by Danctnix
Arch linux arm exists?
Arch is complicated.
@@Iweldthings83 dont think so🤷
@@midann i am actually not sure lol
A phone you can't use to call anyone? Lol
Perfect!
any phone? so also on iphone?
No, it is available for heterosexual users only.
You might want to try postmarket os, it's much more flexible and powerful than ubuntu touch
in modern phones but wen you change realme and honor this make madness wen you install ubuntu touch thoes modren china phones
awesome yarr i didn't know about this before this video, i also have a POCOPHONE F1
Szerintem samsung j5 2016 ra továbbra sem fog működni. De kellene rá valami OS. Valaki tudna valami eredeti/offical operációs rendszert ami működik is? Kali nethunter vagy valami? Köszi
not supported for your device, three different phones as well, nokia lumia 735 , HTC, and xiao mi
I might do this for fun on my OnePlus 7 Pro after I replace it with something else. Thank you for sharing
Does it have a option not use anything google and just use the fdroid store?
How can i install this on android moto e13 phone?
Not all phones are supported
Does it work on china phones like oneplus , mi xiaomi
Will this work with my BlackBerry 10 phones?
If this feature really doesn't work properly, on any phone the OS is installed, that's in fact a really really big problem! Does somebody else here can share with us his experience , with an another different device?
To finish, I have a second question for everybody here. Does somebody succeed to find a way to (open and use safely), their Banking app , on a regulary base, for example with a special kind of Android emulator or sandbox?
Is it compatible with S24 Ultra?
Hi,i want to install in my motorluola phone, how to install step, could you share the solves.
Does it run the x86 emulator? That's all I really care for. If I can run MSOffice, I'm game.
Any phone? My phone is it huawei y9 2019 And the method didn't work.
So i would just want linux installed so i can install SteamOS. Game on the go with my stream library and have data cause it has a SIM card. Is this possible?
Its a good start.
lg k12 plus cant? 😢
in 2025 using ubuntu 16.04, maybe security risk with bricking risk?
Why not use Linux on Dex instead? Ubuntu 16 image it's still available on wayback machine and many other forums
What do I benefit from installing this system... How can I install the programs used on a daily basis?
If you want an actually usable OS that you lets you do normal stuff on it then Linux is not the right choice for you.
can run microsoft team ?
内核完整吗，能用 systemctl 吗，能跑 docker 吗
Did Ubuntu touch support desktop mode?
Is this the same Ubuntu touch from a few years ago? I thought it was discontinued
It was picked up by the UBports Foundation since 2017.
Does it works Andoid Apps?
We can't install Ubuntu in any Phone 🫠
Dang, no phone calls on a phone? I'll keep an eye on the project, seems promising
If I'm not mistaken, UbuntuTouch is dead and has been for ages. Nothing to promise here.
@@Drak_Thedp It's not dead. It was dropped by Canonical on 2017 but picked up by the UBports foundation and still alive until today but of course, it has a very slow development since they have no billion of dollars 😅
The main problem is VoLTE which apparently is a mess because it's like everyone have their own implementation so you can't just make one that works on every SOC and carrier 😄
ubuntu touch is not yet ready for smartphone
Sure it is, I use it every day. There are limitations. Good for people that want a 100% private phone.
@HOBBS-4 what you mean by private phone ?
@@rojoroj9777 If you use Ubuntu touch the right way. The only data that is collected, is by your phone Service Company. No Google, no Microsoft etc
Bank apps?
it's work in windows phone 640?
too few phones or too old or not compatible with my carrier and adoption is slow
does it also work on tablets?
Cool and novel but why would I use this over anything else?
We need social apps
I have Samsung Galaxy Tab3Lite, (SM-T110) May I use this firmware for it?
This would be great if it works for the work station on wheels computer
Does it have desktop mode? That would be cool
It does have a Windowed/desktop mode. It's "better" than Android's but it's billion of dollars behind in development LOL
@AninoNiKugi yeah that makes sense.. Linux developers have been building and optimizing for x86/x64 very few moved for Arm
Pretty much all US carriers require voice over LTE these days so... That's kind of a problem for a phone
anyone knows if this works on a old redmi 10 and if things like DEX or Ready For works on ubuntu touch?
Ahhhh shit, this takes me back to my Nokia Communicator and Tablet days! Like a modern Maemo OS! Super cool to see.
Works on iPhone ?
Can we use it as a server ?
A valid question. But why? 😂
@David-cz9ej It must be exciting to have a portable server that you can carry anywhere. 😁
@@GboleKepo and that drains the battery from 100 to 0 in like 5 minutes or less? 😂
Probably better to use other distros like Droidian and PostmarketOS.
Can it install whatsapp ?
This doesn’t work on iPhone? 🤨
why would it
iphone can not be unlocked. You got ripped off LOL
Thanks you! For the information
Can it use Android apps? Or sideloading?
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wanna run android apps on linux desktop mode.😊
Is it possible to enable the dock panel to be moved vertically to the right in Ubuntu Touch?
No, would be cool though and technically possible if implemented right.
Replaces android on Phone with Ubuntu. Phone cant Phone anymore.
No way to do this with modern Samsung phones.. Samsung would rather have you put your phone in landfill
I don't think it can run on any phone, as it needs be ported and drivers, but then people run it in vm app on anyphone but is what it is.
I have samsung galaxy gt-p7500 tablet so can I install it
Sounds like the type of nightmare using an openmoko free runner was back in the day.
I hate that it says any phone but I'm sure you can't do this on a iphone that is not jailbroken
unlocking the bootloader is the hardest part
It's still a hassle for regular users. The best solution in my opinion is to create an Ubuntu Linux VM for android using the new Android Virtualization Framework. That way we have stable Android and a full Linux desktop. All other efforts are simply a waste of time and resources.
If only it can run android apps then this OS is considerable, nonethenless its only applicable on laptops with touch display
Title is misleading. Here are the supported devices.
Lenovo Tab M10 HD 2nd Gen Wifi 4G/64GB
promoted Google Pixel 3a XL
promoted Google Pixel 3a
promoted Fairphone 4
OnePlus Nord N10 5G
promoted OnePlus Nord N100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro (India)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global)
promoted Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC / X3
promoted Fairphone 3 and 3+
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
promoted Volla Phone 22
OnePlus 6
OnePlus 6T
Volla Phone X
Xiaomi Mi 6
F(x)tec Pro1 X
Volla Phone
promoted Volla Phone X23
Lenovo Tab M10 X605F/L
Thank God for poco m2 pro 😂
Lol! Where’s my Poco F1 that I used in the video?
I assume im right it will work on my galaxy tablet. Am i right?
bro can you make a video on installing custom roms in oppo phone. ive got an oppo a83 i wanted to switch to custom rom because of the low performance.
But I don't have any oppo phone
@orailnoor ohh
Ubuntu on a Galaxy S24 would be awesome
not for my J4+ 😞
The Any Phone must be a brand of phone.
Fix Title. Its not ANY device! its only supported devices
Im sorry if I'm wrong, but the voiceover sounds very AI-like
What is that cool wallpaper at 2:48?
Look depressing
LG v60 will be my test phone
Ubuntu on your phone? What's next TempleOS on your phone? Also, Android is kinda based on Linux, so it doesn't make sense to use Ubuntu on your phone.
It's very cool and awesome
All Phones, not mean just 10 - 15 models! This video is more likely just for impressions.
Sir please help me to root my itel p65😢
THANKSS❤❤
please make a tutorial that how to unlock bootloader in xiaomi devices in macos
Please create a detailed Video,
On how to setup
Windows 11 and any Android 14/15 Custom Rom on Poco F1.
Please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
It's a Request.....
1:49 forgot to point out the overlapping widgets huh. Android 4 crossed over with apple, no thanks
Wonderful love it
The Legendary Poco F1 !!!
I'm still using Poco F1 as my Only Device 🤣🤣🤣
"Cannot make calls" - Okay I'll check back in a few years.
can we instal steam and play some pc games?
If i could dual boot that would be nice lol