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Description
Volla Phone, A startup focused on simplicity and privacy for the average user. It’s a solid mid-range device with eight-core, produced by Gigaset. This device falls nicely in the hands, and it has an outstanding screen/body ratio. On the other hand, it has slight incompatibility with the UT navigation bar. But, overall, it is working very smoothly and relatively responsive.
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:
- - Cellular: Volume control in calls
- - GPU: Hardware video playback
- - Network: Bluetooth
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:
- Manual brightness
- 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:
- Waydroid
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- SD card storage
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless charging
- 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
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
Global issues
The issues listed below are present in most or all of the devices depending on the technology they are built on.
Cellular data is not available on SIM 2 when two are inserted.
All devices on Focal
Calling over VoLTE is not supported, please check that this is not a requirement in your country.
Halium and Legacy ports
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
- Double touch to wake
- Wired External monitor
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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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 |
CPU | Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 (4x 2.0 GHz + 4x 1.5 GHz cores) |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio P23, MT6763V |
GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 770 MHz, 2 cores |
Storage | 64 GB, eMMC |
Memory | 4 GB, DDR3 |
Android Version | 9.0 (Pie) |
Battery | 4700 mAh, 18.1 Wh, Li-Polymer |
Display | 6.3" IPS, 1080 x 2340 (409 PPI), V-notch, Rounded corners |
Rear Camera | 16MP (f/2.0, 1080p30 video) + 2MP (for bokeh/depth), PDAF, LED flash |
Front Camera | 16MP |
Architecture | arm64 |
Dimensions | 157 mm x 75.1 mm x 9.65 mm |
Weight | 190 g |
Release date | July 2020 |
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
Volla Phone
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
Subforum
Post to UBports forum
18 Forum Discussions
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'crazy Volla'
5/7/2022 • 1:02:08 PM • MV • 12726 views
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Orange status bootloader unlocked.
3/25/2024 • 7:01:09 PM • Nikk84 • 211 views
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error imei
11/25/2023 • 9:37:14 PM • nicolasrull • 452 views
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Focal on Vollaphone X
11/17/2023 • 5:17:55 PM • Tobias Schimpf • 316 views
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Sending generic AT commands to Volla X23
9/17/2023 • 1:47:22 PM • bnc005 • 160 views
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Phone doesn't start after update
4/16/2023 • 12:38:25 PM • digo • 694 views
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Bluetooth working in the car again for calls
10/1/2022 • 5:55:58 AM • wgarcia • 389 views
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US networks compatible with Volla phone
11/20/2021 • 9:41:47 PM • JoeBeach • 3129 views