# Ubuntu Touch **URL:** https://community.braxtech.net/c/brax3/ub-touch/7.md [Latest](https://community.braxtech.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.braxtech.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.braxtech.net/tags.md) --- ## [Flashing Ubuntu Touch MEGATHREAD](https://community.braxtech.net/t/flashing-ubuntu-touch-megathread/3677)
**Author:** [@plamen](https://community.braxtech.net/u/plamen)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/flashing-ubuntu-touch-megathread/3677 "2026-03-17T20:47:06Z")
Hi all, A very early version of UB Touch is now available on the BraX3. Instructions on how to install it here: Releases - Open Source Community Guide --- ## [About the Ubuntu Touch category](https://community.braxtech.net/t/about-the-ubuntu-touch-category/10)
**Author:** [@braxtechnologies](https://community.braxtech.net/u/braxtechnologies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/about-the-ubuntu-touch-category/10 "2025-03-16T15:49:52Z")
Discuss everything about Ubuntu Touch on BraX3—features, updates, privacy enhancements, bugs, app compatibility, and troubleshooting. --- ## [Ut development for B3](https://community.braxtech.net/t/ut-development-for-b3/5122)
**Author:** [@GeeDe](https://community.braxtech.net/u/GeeDe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/ut-development-for-b3/5122 "2026-10-05T17:02:24Z")
Is there much good and positive construct happening with Ut on the B3, as lately I don’t see any on here, A ? --- ## [Wallet case DIY for the BraX3 pocket PC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/wallet-case-diy-for-the-brax3-pocket-pc/4188)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/wallet-case-diy-for-the-brax3-pocket-pc/4188 "2026-07-20T17:57:37Z")
I modified an existing Nokia G400 Wallet Phone Case to fit our BraX3. This is for my 2nd BraX3 running Ubuntu Touch. The case was bought off Amazon but any case for that Nokia G400 phone should work: The power and v… --- ## [Is Ubuntu Touch still being worked on?](https://community.braxtech.net/t/is-ubuntu-touch-still-being-worked-on/4381)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/is-ubuntu-touch-still-being-worked-on/4381 "2026-06-30T18:30:28Z")
I’m grateful for all the work that went into getting UT on the BraX3, but there are still problems that need working on. Here is a list: No camera No fingerprint sensor Sim card not recognized after reboot Phone won’t … --- ## [Connecting with USB](https://community.braxtech.net/t/connecting-with-usb/4322)
**Author:** [@jooly](https://community.braxtech.net/u/jooly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/connecting-with-usb/4322 "2026-06-13T06:11:03Z")
I can’t connect with USB to a computer running Ubuntu. The phone is in developer mode. When I plug it in nothing happens. lsusb shows nothing related to the phone. When I go to USB in settings it won’t stay in “file tran… --- ## [Screencasting your Ubuntu touch device to your computer](https://community.braxtech.net/t/screencasting-your-ubuntu-touch-device-to-your-computer/4504)
**Author:** [@jooly](https://community.braxtech.net/u/jooly)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/screencasting-your-ubuntu-touch-device-to-your-computer/4504 "2026-06-06T21:11:19Z")
When I run my mirscreencast command I get an error libq\_cust.so not found… This error indicates missing dependency for mirscreencast. The issue might be related to your specific device port. You my need to reflash UT or … --- ## [Another failed waydroid install](https://community.braxtech.net/t/another-failed-waydroid-install/4519)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/another-failed-waydroid-install/4519 "2026-05-06T02:16:31Z")
Well, I tried again to get waydroid going in Ubuntu Touch. This time after setting up a libertine container I took a screenshot of the errors it gives. I have no idea what all needs to be done. It failed the install w… --- ## [Wireless projector display](https://community.braxtech.net/t/wireless-projector-display/4508)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/wireless-projector-display/4508 "2026-05-03T19:40:02Z")
Well I got my wireless Renkchip-EEA4 display adapter working on the BraX3. It is flaky…sometimes it doesn’t see it and sometimes it does. Reboot your phone if it won’t see the adapter. In phone settings type in cast a… --- ## [The given APN settings in Ubuntu Touch are not enough](https://community.braxtech.net/t/the-given-apn-settings-in-ubuntu-touch-are-not-enough/4365)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/the-given-apn-settings-in-ubuntu-touch-are-not-enough/4365 "2026-04-24T04:49:03Z")
I messed around with my Sim card today in the Ubuntu Touch BraX3 and got it to recognize my card so I could then take screenshots of the given APN setting. U can only see these if the Sim card gets recognized. It seems… --- ## [Experimental downloads for Ubuntu Touch disappeared yesterday](https://community.braxtech.net/t/experimental-downloads-for-ubuntu-touch-disappeared-yesterday/4466)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/experimental-downloads-for-ubuntu-touch-disappeared-yesterday/4466 "2026-04-22T21:09:53Z")
I noticed that yesterday the experimental downloads for Ubuntu Touch disappeared. Does that mean there is now an update for UT? --- ## [KeePass password manager is on the UT!](https://community.braxtech.net/t/keepass-password-manager-is-on-the-ut/4468)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/keepass-password-manager-is-on-the-ut/4468 "2026-04-15T21:35:19Z")
Something I have been using for years in Android and Linux is KeePass password manager. This app is also available in Ubuntu Touch and the DB files in Android and Linux are compatible with it!! --- ## [I got UT installed a third time...now can I flash back to Android without losing IMEIs?](https://community.braxtech.net/t/i-got-ut-installed-a-third-time-now-can-i-flash-back-to-android-without-losing-imeis/4444)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/i-got-ut-installed-a-third-time-now-can-i-flash-back-to-android-without-losing-imeis/4444 "2026-04-14T22:08:51Z")
Make a note of your IMEI numbers and Serial Number before doing this! :+1: There should be a guide as to how to get your BraX3 phone running Ubuntu Touch back to Android safely. I’ve looked for it and nobody seems to h… --- ## [Dual booting the BraX3](https://community.braxtech.net/t/dual-booting-the-brax3/4427)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/dual-booting-the-brax3/4427 "2026-04-11T02:29:37Z")
Is it possible to dual boot Ubuntu Touch and Android on the BraX3? --- ## [We got a slot switcher in Ubuntu Touch!](https://community.braxtech.net/t/we-got-a-slot-switcher-in-ubuntu-touch/4424)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/we-got-a-slot-switcher-in-ubuntu-touch/4424 "2026-04-08T19:07:34Z")
I was looking at the available apps for Ubuntu Touch and see there is a slot switcher. I installed it and it looks like it may work. Would this work with iode’ or Lunar OS? The Android app on GitHub needs root acc… --- ## [I SAFELY got apt working in UT!](https://community.braxtech.net/t/i-safely-got-apt-working-in-ut/4366)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/i-safely-got-apt-working-in-ut/4366 "2026-03-28T17:01:16Z")
When I first setup Ubuntu Touch back in January, I tried to get libertine working and had trouble. I doesn’t by default give a lot of feedback. I just watched a video of a guy showing how libertine works and there is a… --- ## [Keygen in ssh on Ubuntu Touch is good!](https://community.braxtech.net/t/keygen-in-ssh-on-ubuntu-touch-is-good/4361)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/keygen-in-ssh-on-ubuntu-touch-is-good/4361 "2026-03-25T18:36:44Z")
Last night I re-installed XUbuntu on my mini PC and doubled the small amount of space from 32 GB to 64 GB. The thing is 10 years old and needs a larger SSD. So, I wanted to get it setup again to do ssh with my Ubuntu T… --- ## [Learning app development for Ubuntu Touch](https://community.braxtech.net/t/learning-app-development-for-ubuntu-touch/4327)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/learning-app-development-for-ubuntu-touch/4327 "2026-03-24T18:43:35Z")
UBPorts has a nice instructional web page for app development on this Linux phone environment: https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-news-1/introduction-to-clickable-147 I looked over one back in January and it left me with… --- ## [How to adjust keyboard rate in Ubuntu Touch?](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-to-adjust-keyboard-rate-in-ubuntu-touch/4349)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-to-adjust-keyboard-rate-in-ubuntu-touch/4349 "2026-03-21T06:34:54Z")
Something that needs adustment is the keyboard rate on the Ubuntu Touch port for the BraX3. There is no GUI tool for this in settings. Looking up how to do this does not work. Any ideas? This is Brave AI and these me… --- ## [How to stop and start streaming music on UT](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-to-stop-and-start-streaming-music-on-ut/4306)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-to-stop-and-start-streaming-music-on-ut/4306 "2026-03-12T22:09:23Z")
Last time I had UT installed on the BraX3 I found a CLI music streamer snap called mpv. U can make your radio stream into a short script with nano. Use a keyboard for nano as there is no screen option for CTRL X. This… --- ## [Battery charging alarm for Ubuntu Touch](https://community.braxtech.net/t/battery-charging-alarm-for-ubuntu-touch/4305)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/battery-charging-alarm-for-ubuntu-touch/4305 "2026-03-12T21:50:55Z")
It seems there are not kernel modules in the Ubuntu Touch for the BraX3 to stop charging at 80%, but there is the ability to put an alarm on the battery charge level with an app in the openstore called Upower Indicator F… --- ## [I can't get Ubuntu Touch installed a second time](https://community.braxtech.net/t/i-cant-get-ubuntu-touch-installed-a-second-time/4302)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/i-cant-get-ubuntu-touch-installed-a-second-time/4302 "2026-03-07T01:27:08Z")
Well, I went back to Iode’ OS & Lunar OS for a while after first installing Ubuntu Touch back in January. I got my IMEIs back on my phone and know that this 2nd BraX3 is able to make phone calls. So now I want to go ba… --- ## [Tor web browser for Ubuntu Touch](https://community.braxtech.net/t/tor-web-browser-for-ubuntu-touch/4304)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/tor-web-browser-for-ubuntu-touch/4304 "2026-03-06T20:27:24Z")
I haven’t done this yet, but there is a Tor web browser available for UT here: Morph is the included web browser in UT and this is a fork from that. --- ## [How to install Tor in UT](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-to-install-tor-in-ut/4303)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-to-install-tor-in-ut/4303 "2026-03-06T20:04:45Z")
It is possible to make your location anonymous with Tor in Ubuntu Touch using snap. Open up a terminal and type: sudo snap install tor-daemon Reboot. This will show up on port 9050. The openstore has Delta Chat an… --- ## [How do I flash back to iode' or Lunar OS?](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-do-i-flash-back-to-iode-or-lunar-os/4223)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-do-i-flash-back-to-iode-or-lunar-os/4223 "2026-03-04T21:33:35Z")
I never had my Sim card in my second BraX3 when it was running iode’. Maybe the Sim card reader is bad-I doubt it since I’m not the only one with a BraX3 who had problems with the Sim card using Ubuntu Touch, but if it … --- ## [Kernel building for Ubuntu Touch](https://community.braxtech.net/t/kernel-building-for-ubuntu-touch/4195)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/kernel-building-for-ubuntu-touch/4195 "2026-02-24T09:02:16Z")
The current kernel on the UT is 2 years old-5.15.148. Maybe present day Sim cards would work with a kernel upgrsde? Brave AI gives instructions on cross compiling and flashing: Build Ubuntu Kernel Cross Compile Cross-… --- ## [Waydroid hangs on installation for UT BraX3](https://community.braxtech.net/t/waydroid-hangs-on-installation-for-ut-brax3/4211)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 3:52am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/waydroid-hangs-on-installation-for-ut-brax3/4211 "2026-02-22T03:52:05Z")
UT has an app in the Open Store called Waydroid that emulates Android so u can run some Android apps. I saw a review of this on YouTube and it was said there that this app drains the battery. I tried to install this an… --- ## [How do I reset the Ubuntu Touch?](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-do-i-reset-the-ubuntu-touch/4207)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-do-i-reset-the-ubuntu-touch/4207 "2026-02-18T13:11:23Z")
I have been trying to reset the Ubuntu Touch so that all the apps I added get removed. Perhaps I can get better battery performance and it can detect a Sim card if it goes back to the original settings? There is an opt… --- ## [Ubuntu Touch Developer Mode](https://community.braxtech.net/t/ubuntu-touch-developer-mode/4138)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/ubuntu-touch-developer-mode/4138 "2026-02-09T14:07:49Z")
The Ubuntu Touch system is in a read only state outside of /home/phablet. There is this developer mode which can be enabled at the bottom of the settings page. It indicates that the system can be changed by connecting … --- ## [SIP or VOIP calls on the Ubuntu Touch](https://community.braxtech.net/t/sip-or-voip-calls-on-the-ubuntu-touch/4139)
**Author:** [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/sip-or-voip-calls-on-the-ubuntu-touch/4139 "2026-02-07T06:51:07Z")
I thought this would be an easy thing to do on a smartphone in 2026 as it has been done on computers for years. The software is available in Linux and linphone was available for the Ubuntu Touch in the Open Store at one… [Next page](https://community.braxtech.net/c/brax3/ub-touch/7.md?page=1)