Android apps

You can use Libertine to run full Linux applications and Waydroid to run Android applications. Performance may vary.

 Privacy First 

Ubuntu Touch prioritizes your privacy. Many alternatives offer better data protection than mainstream apps.

 Web Apps

Many services work through the webbrowser, like online banking. Bookmark them for easy access.

 Messaging​ E-mail​ Social Media​ Media & Entertainment​ Maps & NavigationOur shared history.Our shared history.

 Messaging

TELEports

A native Telegram client for Ubuntu Touch, built by the UBports Community

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DeltaTouch

A community-created chat app based on the Chatmail Core library, compatible with Delta Chat clients

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Cinny UT

A Matrix client with Content Hub integration, designed to run as natively as possible.

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 E-mail

Dekko

A convergent e-mail client. Configuration allows for quick setup to IMAP/POP, Google or Outlook

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 Social Media

Pesbuk

An unofficial Facebook client with indicators and notifications.

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Instaweb

An unoffical web application wrapped for Instagram.

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Tweads

An unoffical web application wrapper for Threads.

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 Media & Entertainment

MiTubo

MiTubo is a native client for playback of internet video streams.

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YouTube

An unoffical web application wrapper for YouTube.

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Futify

An unofficial native QML Spotify client.

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 Maps & Navigation

Pure Maps

Pure Maps is a full-featured map and navigation application.

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uNav

A simple navigation app, powered by OpenStreetMaps

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Maps Exporter

Converts Google Maps links to Pure Maps or uNav.

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Our shared history.

The UBports Community has gone through a lot the last few years. Here's some key moments in time.

October 2011

Canonical's Vision

Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth announces the company's ambition to bring Ubuntu to phones, tablets, and TVs, laying out the vision for a single, unified OS.

October 2013

Ubuntu Touch is Announced

Canonical officially unveils Ubuntu Touch for smartphones, showcasing the gesture-based interface and "convergence" concept to the world.

October 2013

The Ubuntu Edge Campaign

The "Ubuntu Edge" crowdfunding campaign is launched. While it ultimately fell short of its goal, it raised an impressive $11.7 million.

February 2015

The First Ubuntu Phone Ships

The BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition becomes the first commercially available Ubuntu phone, sold via a series of online "flash sales" in Europe.

May 2015

Meizu Enters the Fray

The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition is initially launched in China for developers before being released on an invite-system to customers in Europe, bringing a higher-end hardware option to the ecosystem.

October 2015

The Convergence Tablet Arrives

The BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet is released, marking the first device to deliver on the "convergence" promise, offering a full desktop experience when connected to a keyboard and mouse.

April 2017

End of an Era, Start of a New Movement

Canonical announces it is ending its investment in Ubuntu Touch and the Unity 8 desktop. In response, Marius Gripsgård immediately announces the formation of UBports to continue development as a community project.

April 2017

The First UBports Installer is Released

A critical tool that simplifies the installation of Ubuntu Touch and lowers the barrier to entry for new users.

2019

The UBports Foundation is Formed

The UBports Foundation is officially established as a non-profit entity in Germany, providing a legal and financial backbone to support the community and ensure the project's long-term future.

2020

The Debian Journey

Debian developer Mike Gabriel announces the start of the project to package Lomiri (formerly Unity 8) and its components for Debian, in cooperation with the UBports Community.

2020

Introducing Volla

The Volla Phone is announced, marking a significant partnership with a hardware manufacturer to ship a phone with Ubuntu Touch pre-installed.

2023

Focal Fossa

The stable version of Ubuntu Touch 20.04 is officially released, bringing a modern, secure, and refreshed experience to a new generation of devices.

2023

Lomiri in Debian

Lomiri is officially accepted into the Debian 12 "Bookworm" repositories, achieving a major milestone of the journey that began in 2020.

2025

VoLTE Support Arrives

OTA-8 is released, introducing VoLTE (Voice over LTE) support for a number of devices — a critical feature for modern mobile networks, especially for North American users.

2025

Noble Numbat

The stable version of Ubuntu Touch 24.04.1 is released, updating the entire system to take advantage of Ubuntu 24.04.

Our shared history.

The UBports Community has gone through a lot the last few years. Here's some key moments in time.

October 2011

Canonical's Vision

Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth announces the company's ambition to bring Ubuntu to phones, tablets, and TVs, laying out the vision for a single, unified OS.

October 2013

Ubuntu Touch is Announced

Canonical officially unveils Ubuntu Touch for smartphones, showcasing the gesture-based interface and "convergence" concept to the world.

October 2013

The Ubuntu Edge Campaign

The "Ubuntu Edge" crowdfunding campaign is launched. While it ultimately fell short of its goal, it raised an impressive $11.7 million.

BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition
February 2015

The First Ubuntu Phone Ships

The BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition becomes the first commercially available Ubuntu phone, sold via a series of online "flash sales" in Europe.

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition
May 2015

Meizu Enters the Fray

The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition is initially launched in China for developers before being released on an invite-system to customers in Europe, bringing a higher-end hardware option to the ecosystem.

BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition
October 2015

The Convergence Tablet Arrives

The BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet is released, marking the first device to deliver on the "convergence" promise, offering a full desktop experience when connected to a keyboard and mouse.

Marius Gripsgård statement on UBports formation
April 2017

End of an Era, Start of a New Movement

Canonical announces it is ending its investment in Ubuntu Touch and the Unity 8 desktop. In response, Marius Gripsgård immediately announces the formation of UBports to continue development as a community project.

April 2017

The First UBports Installer is Released

A critical tool that simplifies the installation of Ubuntu Touch and lowers the barrier to entry for new users.

2019

The UBports Foundation is Formed

The UBports Foundation is officially established as a non-profit entity in Germany, providing a legal and financial backbone to support the community and ensure the project's long-term future.

2020

The Debian Journey

Debian developer Mike Gabriel announces the start of the project to package Lomiri (formerly Unity 8) and its components for Debian, in cooperation with the UBports Community.

2020

Introducing Volla

The Volla Phone is announced, marking a significant partnership with a hardware manufacturer to ship a phone with Ubuntu Touch pre-installed.

2023

Focal Fossa

The stable version of Ubuntu Touch 20.04 is officially released, bringing a modern, secure, and refreshed experience to a new generation of devices.

2023

Lomiri in Debian

Lomiri is officially accepted into the Debian 12 "Bookworm" repositories, achieving a major milestone of the journey that began in 2020.

2025

VoLTE Support Arrives

OTA-8 is released, introducing VoLTE (Voice over LTE) support for a number of devices — a critical feature for modern mobile networks, especially for North American users.

2025

Noble Numbat

The stable version of Ubuntu Touch 24.04.1 is released, updating the entire system to take advantage of Ubuntu 24.04.