Description
The Volla Phone 22 sets a new standard for convenience, design and performance. It combines the unique ease of use with uncompromising respect of privacy through an independent, open source operating system. The device has a 48 megapixel camera with wide-angle option, 128 GB internal memory, 8-core processor with MediaTek HyperEngine technology and a removable battery. You can get the device pre-installed with Ubuntu Touch or as a 2nd operating system with the unique multi-boot feature of Volla OS.
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.Essential Features State: Advanced support
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
- - Actors: Notification LED
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.
Community strength (beta)
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Actors:
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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
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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:
- Waydroid
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- SD card storage
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless charging
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Wireless External monitor
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Sensors:
- Automatic brightness
- Fingerprint reader
- GPS
- Proximity
- Rotation
- Touchscreen
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Sound:
- Earphones
- Loudspeaker
- Microphone
- Volume control
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USB:
- MTP access
- ADB access
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
Global issues
The issues listed below are present in most or all of the devices depending on the technology they are built on.
Dual SIM functionality
Cellular data is not available on SIM 2 when two are inserted.
All devices on Focal
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.
- Double touch to wake
- Wired External monitor
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.
Support status
The following ratings are indicators of the expected support for this port.
- Compatibility rating: ★★★★★★★
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Easy install with UBports installer
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Phone maker supports the device
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Actively receiving commits from porters
→ Last commit on 11/29/2024
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Has a stable release channel
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Repositories are hosted by UBports
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This is the latest Ubuntu Touch release
Release channels
This device gets updates through these channels, learn more about OTA updates
| Ubuntu Release | Channel | Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 - focal | stable | OTA-7 | 11/24/2024 | Stability over newer features (recommended) |
| 20.04 - focal | rc | 2024-W47 | 11/24/2024 | Testing before the next stable release |
| 20.04 - focal | devel | 2024-11-28 | 11/28/2024 | Daily built development releases |
Volla Phone 22
Specifications
| CPU | Octa-core ARM (2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz cores) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85, MT6769Z |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 @ 1000 MHz, 2 cores |
| Storage | 128 GB, eMMC |
| Memory | 4 GB, LPDDR4X @ 1800 MHz |
| Android Version | 11.0 |
| Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Polymer, Removable |
| Display | 6.3" IPS, 1080 x 2340 (410 PPI), V-notch, Rounded corners |
| Rear Camera | 48MP (f/1.8, 1440p30 video) + 8MP (ultra wide-angle / macro lens), PDAF, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Architecture | arm64 |
| Dimensions | 157.5 mm x 75 mm x 10.4 mm |
| Weight | 210 g |
| Release date | July 2022 |
UBports Installer config 
How to install Ubuntu Touch OS
You can install Ubuntu Touch on this device using the UBports Installer on your computer.
Unless device specific instructions are provided by the porter, please follow these general steps:
- Unlock the bootloader, please search the internet for instructions
- Install the required Android/stock rom version ¹
- Select the appropriate installer package for your computer
- Plug in your device and follow the on-screen instructions
- The installer will take it from there
¹ Devices generally require a specific version of Android/stock rom to be installed. This depends on the halium version the port is build on. For example, if the port is based on halium 9, make sure you have Android version 9 installed before running the installer.
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 the community & developers
Report an Issue for
Volla Phone 22
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 Volla Phone 22
Subforum
Post to UBports forum
19 Forum Discussions
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Volla phone 22 new display no sound on incoming call.
12/12/2024 • 1:37:47 PM • duportail • 47 views
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Waydroid apps won't hide especially on Volla 22 - Not ...
11/11/2024 • 11:37:04 PM • jojumaxx • 124 views
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Replace Volla OS with Ubports
9/28/2024 • 7:56:06 PM • digi6622 • 288 views
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UBports firmware for device "Volla Phone 22 with new display ...
9/7/2024 • 7:29:47 PM • Dave • 334 views
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Volla Phone 22 replacing a broken display
9/4/2024 • 3:28:57 PM • Dave • 316 views
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Get phone back to dail driving
9/2/2024 • 8:19:12 PM • magnargj • 173 views
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Br1 callrecorder on Volla 22
8/31/2024 • 5:48:05 PM • domubpkm • 106 views
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Screen replacement on volla phone 22
7/22/2023 • 11:23:27 AM • stelloni • 791 views
Device subforum 
Telegram - installation help 