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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.Booting Device State: Abandoned
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
- - Cellular: Data connection
- - Cellular: Incoming, outgoing calls
- - Cellular: SMS in, out
- - Cellular: Voice in calls
Automated Usability (beta)
Minimal system components are functional, but the device is not able to perform well yet. If you need complete calling and cellular data functionalities (as applicable), consider choosing a different device.
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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:
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Carrier info, signal strength - Data connection
- Dual SIM functionality
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Incoming, outgoing calls - MMS in, out
- PIN unlock
- SMS in, out
- Change audio routings
- Voice in calls
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Endurance:
- 24+ hours battery lifetime
- 7+ days stability
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GPU:
- Boot into UI
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Hardware video playback
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Misc:
- Anbox patches (deprecated)
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless charging
- 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
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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.
- Volume control in calls
- SD card storage
- FM radio
- Double touch to wake
Do you own this device and can help with testing?
The Moto G (2014) still has 15 unverified features.
→ Please contact walidham , 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 1/17/2018
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Has release channels for updates
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Sources are hosted by porters
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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 | devel | 2023-04-14 | 4/13/2023 | Daily built development releases |
Moto G (2014)
Specifications
| CPU | Quad-core 32-bit |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Memory | 1GB |
| Android Version | Android 4.4.4 |
| Battery | 2070 mAh |
| Display | 720x1280 pixels, 5 in |
| Rear Camera | 8MP |
| Front Camera | 1.9MP |
Device source Contributors
Manual installation instructions
You can install Ubuntu Touch (Xenial) on the version XT1068 Moto G2.
Before, you have to take a number of preparatory steps:
- You need to use Ubuntu on your PC, a Motorola Moto G (2014) and a usb cable
- Enable developer mode on the phone.
- Connect PC and phone via usb.
- Install ADB on your computer.
- Unlock bootloader (see Motorola).
- Change the data partition of the phone to EXT4. Recommandation: Use TWRP.
- Reboot your device into bootloader mode. (Or use buttons Vol- AND Pwr).
- Install ubuntu-device-flash on your PC: apt-get install ubuntu-device-flash
- Flash UT: ubuntu-device-flash —verbose —server=https://system-image.ubports.com touch —device=titan —channel=16.04/community/walid/devel —bootstrap
Report an Issue for
Moto G (2014)
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.