Features & Usability
Pro Tip
Use GitHub to subscribe to the linked Issues. So, whenever bugs get solved (or a fix needs testing) you will know about that.
Media and communication
State: Community maintained
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
Automated Usability (beta)
Boots and runs well, essential features work correctly. It can be used as a mobile device running Ubuntu Touch OS. Recommended for advanced users.
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Actors:
- Manual brightness
- Notification LED
- Torchlight
- Vibration
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Camera:
- Flashlight
- Photo
- Video
- Switching between cameras
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Cellular:
- Dual SIM functionality
- Carrier info, signal strength
- Data connection
- Incoming, outgoing calls
- MMS in, out
- PIN unlock
- SMS in, out
- Change audio routings
- Voice in calls
- Volume control in calls
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Endurance:
- 24+ hours battery lifetime
- 7+ days stability
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GPU:
- Boot into UI
- Hardware video playback
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Misc:
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless External monitor
- Waydroid
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Network:
- Bluetooth
- Flight mode
- Hotspot
- NFC
- WiFi
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Sensors:
- Automatic brightness
- Fingerprint reader
- GPS
- Proximity
- Rotation
- Touchscreen
- Double touch to wake
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Sound:
- Earphones
- Loudspeaker
- Microphone
- Volume control
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USB:
- MTP access
- ADB access
Confirmed, depending on the maintenance
If there is a link here, follow it to learn more'
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Working to some extent but with issues
Issue is not specific to this device
Support with casual testing
Some things are just so important that they need to be tested every day, every week, every month. Just hang around in QA group and try out the stuff that gets flagged. Without your help the developers may sit there for days more, trying to figure out the puzzle.
Join and introduce yourself “Hi, my name is X, and I own Z. How can I help?” that will do fine ;)
Unless you want to step up to become our Test Manager, but that is a whole different story.
Release channels
This device gets updates through these channels, learn more about OTA updates
Ubuntu Release | Channel | Version | Release Date | Description |
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Focal | stable | 2023-W13 | 3/26/2023 | Stability over newer features (recommended) |
Focal | rc | 2023-W12/4 | 3/26/2023 | Testing before the next stable release |
Focal | devel | 2023-05-26 | 5/26/2023 | Daily built development releases |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
Storage | 64/128 GB |
Memory | 6/8 GB |
Android Version | Android 7.1.1 (upgradeable to 9.0) |
Battery | 3300 mAh |
Display | 1080x1920 pixels, 5.5 in |
Rear Camera | 16MP |
Front Camera | 16MP |
Architecture | arm64 |
Dimensions | 152.7x74.7x7.2 mm |
Weight | 153 g |
Release date | 22.06.2017 |
Contributors
How to install Ubuntu Touch OS
You can install Ubuntu Touch on this device using the UBports Installer on your computer.
Make sure your device is unlocked and the required Android version is installed, follow the device-specific instructions below:
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Before installing anything, make sure the OnePlus 5 is updated to the latest version of OxygenOS (10.0.1).
Linux
Windows & Mac
Failed to install?
The world hasn't come to its end yet. Try our troubleshooting channel on Telegram or read the troubleshooting documentation if the problem persists. Finally, you can discuss the problem with our support team. Good luck!
Resources for community & developers
Report an Issue for
Oneplus 5
Did the maintainer say that feature ‘works’ but you know from doing it that
it really doesn’t?
Start by searching the device issue , if you found it, hopefully the porter is on it. 'Subscribe' to the issue in case it get solved.
Couldn't find it?
Uh-oh… Well it is time to let the porter and everyone else know about the fail and send the tech magic back to the workshop for a makeover.
1. Read 'Bug Reporting' section in UBports docs on 'How to report a bug'.
2. Then (this time), head to the device repository and submit it, so the porter knows about it.
The Oneplus 5
Subforum
Post to UBports forum
20 Forum Discussions
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Known Issues
1/9/2022 • 5:55:35 PM • Flohack • 2539 views
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/data folder not present in recovery mode
5/1/2023 • 3:07:47 PM • amazones • 108 views
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Oneplus 5T wont boot after "update"
4/20/2023 • 7:41:56 AM • marc123454321 • 164 views
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USB-C docking station not recognized ?
4/24/2023 • 8:07:35 PM • Tartine • 112 views
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Not into fastboot mode when installed ubuntu touch?
4/12/2023 • 2:17:33 PM • kroonen • 106 views
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Recommended way to upgrade to focal
4/9/2023 • 8:20:47 PM • messayisto • 203 views
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Notification lights not working
3/25/2023 • 6:09:49 PM • a-sinner • 187 views
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Switching out the usb-c port
2/28/2023 • 11:31:02 AM • Balrong • 105 views