The UBports Foundation has released Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2, alongside an update for Ubuntu Touch 20.04, marking significant improvements and bug fixes just over two months after the previous OTA-1.1 update. This latest version addresses a critical boot issue affecting Sony Xperia X devices introduced with the Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 update, which was noted for its instability.
In addition to the boot fix, the OTA-1.2 update enhances mobile data reliability while utilizing VoLTE on various carriers and improves the process for importing .ics calendar event files. Similar enhancements have been included in the Ubuntu Touch OTA-12 release.
Other notable fixes in this release resolve problems related to receiving "cell broadcast" messages on multiple devices, switching mobile data SIMs on certain dual-SIM devices, and issues with deleting online accounts from the Calendar app.
Moving forward, UBports developers will prioritize the Ubuntu Touch 24.04 series, resulting in a decreased frequency of updates for the 20.04 series. The recommendation is for users to upgrade their devices to Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.2 for a better experience.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04, launched in September 2025, features notable upgrades such as a fresh logo, a built-in method for switching application themes, live theme switching capabilities, and experimental personal data encryption support.
Existing users of Ubuntu Touch on the Stable channel will receive the new OTA updates through the Updates section of the System Settings application. However, the rollout will not be uniform, so patience may be necessary for some users awaiting updates.
For more details, you can check the release announcement page.
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