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Description
A solid entry-level smartphone. The Bq E4.5 was one of the first commercially available Ubuntu Touch devices!
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.Any Hardware Compatibility State: Abandoned
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
- - Misc: AppArmor patches
Automated Usability (beta)
Most basic functionalities are not working yet. If you have the skills to continue the porting process, this could be your next device.
Community strength (beta)
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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:
- Carrier info, signal strength
- Data connection
- Dual SIM functionality
- 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
- SD card storage
- RTC time
- Shutdown / Reboot
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Network:
- Bluetooth
- Flight mode
- FM radio
- Hotspot
- WiFi
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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
Confirmed, depending on the maintenance
If there is a link here, follow it to learn more' '
Working to some extent but with issues
Issue is not specific to this device
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.
Unsupported features
The device hardware does not support these features, if you need them, please consider a different device.
- Anbox patches (deprecated)
- Wireless charging
- Wireless External monitor
- NFC
- Fingerprint reader
- Double touch to wake
- Wired External monitor
Do you own this device and can help with testing?
The Bq Aquaris E4.5 still has 2 unverified features.
→ Please contact BQ , they need your help.
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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16.04 - xenial | stable | OTA-25 | 4/13/2023 | Stability over newer features (recommended) |
16.04 - xenial | rc | 2023-W15 | 4/13/2023 | Testing before the next stable release |
16.04 - xenial | devel | 2023-04-14 | 4/13/2023 | Daily built development releases |
16.04 - xenial | edge | 2022-11-21 | 11/21/2022 | Here be dragons |
CPU | Arm Cortex-A7 Quadcore @1300MHz |
Chipset | MediaTek MT6582 |
GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP2 Dual Core @500MHz |
Storage | 8 GB |
Memory | 1 GB |
Android Version | Android 4.0, upgradable to Android 4.4.2 |
Battery | Li-Po 2150 mAh, removable |
Display | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~60,8% screen-to-body ratio), 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density) |
Rear Camera | 8MP 3264x2448, 2MP 1920x1080@30fps |
Front Camera | 5MP 2560x1920 |
Architecture | armV7 |
Dimensions | 137 x 67 x 9 mm (5.39 x 2.64 x 0.35 in) |
Weight | 123 g (4.34 oz) |
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 has the required version of Android installed. Before installing, follow the device-specific instructions below:
Bq Aquaris E4.5 devices that are sold with Android have a locked bootloader, so those need to be manually unlocked by installing the manufacturers Ubuntu image before switching to UBports’ release of Ubuntu Touch.
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!
Report an Issue for
Bq Aquaris E4.5
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 Bq Aquaris E4.5
Subforum
Post to UBports forum
17 Forum Discussions
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bq E4.5
5/23/2022 • 1:53:51 PM • menoten • 488 views
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BQ e4.5
5/19/2022 • 8:17:09 AM • sadbuttrue • 296 views
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Powerful enough for using as a file server!?
1/20/2022 • 12:36:15 PM • krillin15 • 774 views
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Life with BQ4.5 after 20.04
1/17/2022 • 7:18:28 AM • spctrl • 4179 views
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Bq Aquaris E4.5 won't recognise sim
1/12/2022 • 7:32:01 PM • SaimonC • 569 views
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Update to OTA-21 on Aquaris 4.5
1/7/2022 • 3:32:13 PM • Michael • 555 views
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Telegram app in BQ E4.5
12/22/2021 • 9:18:58 PM • IMSAI8080 • 684 views
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Annoying ticker sound in the background.
11/2/2021 • 12:01:26 PM • anonymoustly • 488 views