What is Ubuntu Touch?

Ubuntu Touch is a free, open-source mobile operating system built on Linux. It runs on 80+ Android phones and tablets, with no Google services, no tracking, and full user control.

Which phones run Ubuntu Touch in 2026?

Ubuntu Touch runs on 80+ devices including Volla Phone Plinius, Nothing Phone 1, Fairphone 4/5, Pixel 3a, OnePlus 6/6T, and Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC. Full list at https://ubports.com/reference-devices-1.

Is Ubuntu Touch free to install?

Yes. Ubuntu Touch and the UBports Installer are both free and open-source. You can revert to Android at any time.

Can I install Ubuntu Touch without losing Android?

Yes on supported devices. The UBports Installer supports dual-boot and full-install options.

Does Ubuntu Touch support WhatsApp?

WhatsApp Web works in the Morph Browser. There are different WhatsApp clients on the OpenStore. For full Android apps, Ubuntu Touch supports Waydroid, an Android container.

Who maintains Ubuntu Touch?

Ubuntu Touch is maintained by the UBports Foundation, a non-profit community of volunteer developers and the Lomiri desktop team.

What is Ubuntu Touch?

Ubuntu Touch is a free, open-source mobile operating system built on Linux. It runs on 80+ Android phones and tablets, with no Google services, no tracking, and full user control.

Which phones run Ubuntu Touch in 2026?

Ubuntu Touch runs on 80+ devices including Volla Phone Plinius, Nothing Phone 1, Fairphone 4/5, Pixel 3a, OnePlus 6/6T, and Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC. Full list at https://ubports.com/reference-devices-1.

Is Ubuntu Touch free to install?

Yes. Ubuntu Touch and the UBports Installer are both free and open-source. You can revert to Android at any time.

Can I install Ubuntu Touch without losing Android?

Yes on supported devices. The UBports Installer supports dual-boot and full-install options.

Does Ubuntu Touch support WhatsApp?

WhatsApp Web works in the Morph Browser. There are different WhatsApp clients on the OpenStore. For full Android apps, Ubuntu Touch supports Waydroid, an Android container.

Who maintains Ubuntu Touch?

Ubuntu Touch is maintained by the UBports Foundation, a non-profit community of volunteer developers and the Lomiri desktop team.

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Ubuntu Touch, the open source Ubuntu mobile OS that grew out of Canonical's original Ubuntu Phone project, blends desktop functionality with modern touchscreen interactions, all while preserving high standards of privacy and security.

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Immerse yourself in a unique blend of classic desktop functionality and modern touchscreen interactions, all while preserving the highest standards of privacy and security.

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Your smartphone, also a full PC!

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Ubuntu Touch is powered by Lomiri, the desktop environment designed for any screen size.

"It's the tenet of Ubuntu Touch, and it's what makes the operating system so incredibly powerful. Is that a smartphone I see in your hand, or is it a fully equipped PC?”

Ubuntu Touch is powered by Lomiri, the operating environment designed for any screen size.

"It's the tenet of Ubuntu Touch, and it's what makes the operating system so incredibly powerful. Is that a smartphone I see in your hand, or is it a fully equipped PC?”