Description
The rugged Volla Phone X offers double security with its IP68 dust and water-proof casing and an uncompromising privacy respecting, open source operating system, combined with a unique user experience. The device has a 13 megapixel Sony camera with 2 megapixel macro lens, 64 GB internal memory, a powerful 8-core processor. The bright display and extremely long lasting 6200 mAh battery are perfect for outdoor activities. 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 GitHub to subscribe to the linked Issues. So, whenever bugs get solved (or a fix needs testing) you will know about that.
Media and communication
State: Supported by device maker
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
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.
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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:
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- SD card detection and access
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless charging
- Wireless External monitor
- Waydroid
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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'
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Working to some extent but with issues
Issue is not specific to this device
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.
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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Xenial | stable | OTA-24 | 11/22/2022 | Stability over newer features (recommended) |
Xenial | rc | 2022-W47 | 11/22/2022 | Testing before the next stable release |
Xenial | devel | 2023-02-07 | 2/6/2023 | 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 | 10.0 |
Battery | 6200 mAh, Li-Polymer |
Display | 6.1" IPS, 720 x 1560 (283 PPI), V-notch, Rounded corners |
Rear Camera | 13MP (f/2.0, 1080p30 video) + 2MP (for bokeh/depth), PDAF, LED flash |
Front Camera | 8MP |
Architecture | arm64 |
Dimensions | 162.4 mm x 79 mm x 15.3 mm |
Weight | 280 g |
Release date | July 2021 |
Port Resources
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 group or try older versions of the installer if the problem keeps occurring. Lastly, you can guide throught the problem with our support team. Good luck!
Resources for community & developers
Report an Issue for
Volla Phone X
Did the maintainer say that feature ‘works’ but you know from doing it that
it really doesn’t?
Start by searching the bug 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 GitHub Issues and submit it, so the porter knows about it.
The Volla Phone X
Subforum
Post to UBports forum
16 Forum Discussions
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Phone does not fully charge
1/23/2023 • 6:57:42 AM • ygrex • 121 views
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Cannot install Anbox
1/15/2023 • 2:27:45 PM • ygrex • 72 views
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IMEI Unknown - Deleted - How Recover - Volla X
12/13/2022 • 1:21:41 AM • voila • 148 views
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Upgrade?
9/18/2022 • 12:13:52 PM • Bauk • 160 views
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Fingerprint sensor has a unessesary feature
9/14/2022 • 1:53:20 PM • Idcrafter • 149 views
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Bricked Volla X
8/4/2022 • 4:43:03 PM • alanjw • 594 views
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Problem installing OTA-23
7/2/2022 • 4:09:11 PM • Ian • 504 views
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Auto brightness not working
3/26/2022 • 10:50:44 AM • marius-ciclistu • 439 views