Description
The F(x)tec Pro1 is the first Ubuntu Touch phone with a physical Keyboard!
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)
-
Actors:
-
Manual brightness - Notification LED
-
Torchlight - Vibration
-
Camera:
- Flashlight
- Photo
- Video
- Switching between cameras
-
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
-
Endurance:
-
24+ hours battery lifetime - 7+ days stability
-
GPU:
- Boot into UI
- Hardware video playback
-
Misc:
- Anbox patches (deprecated)
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- SD card storage
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless External monitor
- Waydroid
-
Network:
- Bluetooth
- Flight mode
- Hotspot
- NFC
- WiFi
-
Sensors:
- Automatic brightness
- Fingerprint reader
- GPS
- Proximity
- Rotation
- Touchscreen
-
Sound:
- Earphones
- Loudspeaker
- Microphone
- Volume control
-
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'
'
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.
- Wireless charging
- FM radio
- Double touch to wake
Do you own this device and can help with testing?
The F(x)tec Pro1 still has 13 unverified features.
→ Please contact the porter , they need your help.
Support status
The following ratings are indicators of the expected support for this port.
- Compatibility rating: ★★★★★★★
-
Easy install with UBports installer
-
Device is unmaintained
-
No data about activity
-
Has a stable release channel
-
Sources were not provided
-
This is an outdated Ubuntu Touch release
Release channels
This device gets updates through these channels, learn more about OTA updates
| Ubuntu Release | Channel | Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.04 - xenial | stable | OTA-25 | 4/17/2023 | Stability over newer features (recommended) |
| 16.04 - xenial | rc | 2023-W16 | 4/17/2023 | Testing before the next stable release |
| 16.04 - xenial | devel | 2023-05-09 | 4/18/2023 | Daily built development releases |
| 16.04 - xenial | edge | 2023-05-09 | 12/3/2022 | Here be dragons |
F(x)tec Pro1
Specifications
| CPU | Octa-core 64-bit |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Memory | 6GB |
| Android Version | Android 9 |
| Battery | 3200mAh |
| Display | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 5.99 inch |
| Rear Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
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!
Report an Issue for
F(x)tec Pro1
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.
Telegram - installation help 