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Features & Usability
Pro Tip
Use Gitlab to subscribe to the linked Issues. So, whenever bugs get solved (or a fix needs testing) you will know about that.Core Connectivity State: Abandoned
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
- - Camera: Photo
- - Camera: Video
- - Network: WiFi
- - Sound: Earphones
- - Sound: Loudspeaker
Automated Usability (beta)
The device has basic data capabilities and can connect to mobile networks (as applicable), but currently offers minimal features, and some of the smart functionalities might not work yet. It can be a very nice second device.
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Actors:
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Manual brightness -
Torchlight - Vibration
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Cellular:
- Carrier info, signal strength
- Data connection
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Incoming, outgoing calls - MMS in, out
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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:
- Anbox patches (deprecated)
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
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Offline charging - Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- SD card storage
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless External monitor
- Waydroid
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Sensors:
- Automatic brightness
- GPS
- Proximity
- Rotation
- Touchscreen
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Sound:
- Earphones
- Loudspeaker
- Microphone
- Volume control
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USB:
- MTP access
- ADB access
- Wired External monitor
Working Confirmed, depending on the maintenance
Not Working
If there is a link here, follow it to learn more'
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Partial Working to some extent but with issues
Global Issue Issue is not specific to this device
Untested Subject to port development
Global issues
The issues listed below are present in most or all of the devices depending on the technology they are built on.
Hotspot
Activation and deactivation of wifi hotspot may be inconsistent with the user interface.
All devices on Xenial
Incoming, outgoing calls
Calling over VoLTE is not supported, please check that this is not a requirement in your country.
Halium and Legacy ports
GPS
Devices may take longer than usual to get the first GPS fix because of missing Assisted GPS support.
All devices
Unsupported features
The device hardware does not support these features, if you need them, please consider a different device.
- Notification LED
- Dual SIM functionality
- Wireless charging
- NFC
- Fingerprint reader
- Double touch to wake
Do you own this device and can help with testing?
The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) still has 7 unverified features.
→ Please contact j1xltegtelwifiue , they need your help.
Support status
The following ratings are indicators of the expected support for this port.
- Compatibility rating: ★★★★★★★
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Only manual installation is available
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Device is unmaintained
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Inactive for a long time
→ Last commit on 10/15/2023
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Update channels are unavailable
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Sources are hosted by porters
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This is an outdated Ubuntu Touch release
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Specifications
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Android Version | Android 5, officially upgradeable to 6 |
| Battery | 2050 mAh, replaceable |
| Display | 4.5", 800x480 |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 2 MP |
| Architecture | ARM |
| Dimensions | 5.22" x 2.73" x 0.35" |
| Weight | 4.62 oz |
| Release date | Febuary 1st, 2016 |
Instructions and contributions Contributors
Thank you to the following contributors who worked on the unofficial LineageOS version this Ubuntu Touch port is based off of:
@lzzy12, @TBM 13, @bengris32, @imranpopz, @cıyanogen, @deadman96385, @FieryFlames
Thanks also to everyone who has contributions on Exynos3475 Nougat.
Special thanks to @ananjaser1211, @Stricted, @danwood76 and all of the 5433/7580 AOSP developers/contributors.
You must include this contributor list in any projects created from these sources.
Report an Issue for
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
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.