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09. Ubuntu Touch

Ubuntu Touch pro - con

  • con
    - not possiblle on all phones

  • pro
    - pure linux, not android linux
    - very easy to install
    - external monitor to Ubuntu Touch device => a desktop computer

Ubuntu Touch & Motorola Moto G

there is a distro for Moto G 2014 ‘Titan’
≠ Moto 4G (ook uit 2014) is partially ok, but no calling (as of yet)
https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/titan/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Touch

Ubuntu Touch apps

  • includes some essential preloaded apps
  • has an extensive app store.
    https://open-store.io/?sort=relevance&search=bra

Ubuntu Touch and GPS navigation / maps :
- GPS Navigation is integrated into Ubuntu Touch
- uses uses OpenStreetMap and OSRM (= ok !)
- !! ? no GPS needed but internet connection instead ! ?
- other apps exist , such as uNav (russian ? )

  • Telegram client
  • brax me social media

not found (yet)
- plant net
- bird net

browser
- no brave browser
based on chromium , has no arm version
- build-in Morph Browser ?

Anbox

The Anbox installer is included -but not installed- by default.
The installer must be run to set things up yourself if you want to use Anbox.
Anbox gives users the option of installing  Android-in-a-box software that will allow to run some Android apps in Ubuntu.
Only available for devices that support the feature
Not available for Moto G