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BQ Aquaris E4.5 is the first smart phone shipped preinstalled with Ubuntu touch.

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Ubuntuphone Acquaris E4.5 not recognized [closed]

my laptop is Dell XPS-15, with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and: petar@petar-XPS-15-9550:~$ uname -a Linux petar-XPS-15-9550 4.4.0-103-generic #126-Ubuntu SMP Mon Dec 4 16:23:28 UTC 2017 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/...
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BQ Aquaris M10 FHD Ubuntu Edition: How do I see the size of external storage (ie. a micro SD card)?

I have had a look in the file browser app and the External Drives app, long-pressing various items in both apps, and looking for any "menu" items in both of these apps, but I haven't found how to see ...
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Set bq Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition to staged mode permanently

Running gsettings set com.canonical.Unity8 usage-mode 'Staged' it only works until I block the screen and reconnect the device. I want to set it up permanently. How to do it?
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BQ Aquaris E5 Ubuntu edition - Wifi doesn't connect

Just bought a used BQ Aquaris Ubuntu edition. Data had been factory reset. Has Ubuntu 15.04 OTA-12. Finds Wifi networks in range okay but nothing happens when trying connect. There is a related ...
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BQ Aquaris Ubuntu ed SIM cards not recognized anymore

I have been using a BQ Aquaris 4.5 Ubuntu edition for almost a year and had no problem with it. I never tweaked it in any way (unless you consider updating with OTA a tweak) but two weeks ago, I ...
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can't flash recovery image to Ubuntu phone

I have an Aquaris E4.5. Following the latest update, the software went bonkers and would get stuck with the Ubuntu logo on boot and then hang at that point. I am attempting to reflash the device (...
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BQ Aquaris E5 -> Device MSM8916 not found

presently I purchased a BQ Aquaris E5 phone in a second hand shop with android on it. After typing in a console: volker@v____50:~$ sudo ubuntu-device-flash touch --channel=ubuntu-touch/stable/ubuntu ...
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Virtual keyboard for Libertine

Working with Libertine Desktop Apps (without real keyboard and mouse) on Aquaris tablet needs a good virtual keyboard with arrows, PgUp, Tab, Ctrl (or even virtual mouse), that can be always on top. ...
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Aquaris M10 File Manage Network folder crash

Ubuntu 15.04 (OTA-13) File Manager App I can use every other folder in the "File Manager" app. But when I try to access the network to reach my server files, the app just closes. I've tried to "...
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Telegram app freezes on Aquaris M10

I can't seem to get a lot of use out of the telegram app on the Aquaris M10 tablet. I start the app, choose the country, enter the phone number, and log in with the code texted to me. OK so far. I ...
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How to increase stylus sensitivity on Ubuntu Touch?

I use a basic stylus with my Android phone, but when I use it with the BQ M10, the sensitivity is really poor. Is there any way of improving this?
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Can't install Ubuntu Touch after installing Android in E4.5

I had to install Android on my E4.5 for some classes. Now that they are over, I tried to reinstall Ubuntu Touch in order to try to develop something for it I've used this command: ubuntu-device-...
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How to fix timeout error while installing Ubuntu phone on BQ Aquaris E5 Android edition?

I have bought a BQ Aquaris E5 Android edition (because I can't find an Ubuntu edition one) and want to install Ubuntu on it. I have a Dell Precision M6300 with Ubuntu 14.04 available. The phone has ...
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Can't connect to wifi on Aquaris M10

today arrived my Aquaris M10. :-) Unfortunately I can't connect to my access point. I've managed to setup a temporary access point and updated to OTA-12, but I'm still not able to connect to my ...
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Unable to connect to new Wi-Fi Networks

I am unable to connect to new wi-fi networks on my BQ Aquaris E5 Ubuntu Edition. Nothing happens after entering the network password. Previously used networks worked fine. Resetting the phone did ...
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aquaris m10 connect to macbook pro

I have the Meizu 4 Ubuntu Edition OTA-12 and can connect it to a Macbook Pro via android File Transfer and transfer files without any problem . When I try the same with my Aquaris M10 I get the ...
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How do I upgrade my BQ Aquaris 4.5 to OTA-12?

I am on OTA-11. A couple of days ago, I got a notification on my phone that a system update was available. However, when I go into Updates it says software is up to date. How do I fix this?
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Ubuntu update failed on BQ Aquaris M10

A system update (I think it's OTA11) downloaded and started to install. It completed the 800ish MB download. A dialog box then said "Sorry the update failed to install". What do I do now? I've not ...
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Why does Bq M10 tablet file manager make duplicates when renaming?

Using the Bq M10 tablet file manager to rename files located on the microSD card, a duplicate un-renamed file is copied onto the device itself, creating a duplicate and cluttering. Why?
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How can Google Chrome be installed on Ubuntu Touch? [duplicate]

I want to experiment with the App Runtime for Chrome (ARC) in Google Chrome in order to see if Android applications can run easily in Ubuntu Touch. In order to do this, I first need to install Google ...
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How to install Android on BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition?

I've been amongst the first users of BQ's Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet and I'd been waiting for a Ubuntu tablet for 4+ years. Now after playing around a lot my final rating for this device + OS ...
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How can an image of an Ubuntu phone be taken?

I want to take a full image of everything on my Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu phone such that, following a complete factory reset or reflash of the phone, that full image can be restored completely on the phone....
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When will the Aquaris E4.5 recieve the Xenial (16.04) base?

Ubuntu Xenial os out for a couple of months now. Some Ubuntu Touch devices like the M10 are already running the Xenial base. But e.g. the Aquaris E4.5 are still running Vivid (15.04) base. When will ...
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Why is link to gmail message from notification dropdown intermittent?

On BQ Aquaris-M10, gmails appear in the notification area drop-down (upper-right corner) turning the envelope green with e-mail headers shown below. When I touch an individual e-mail to launch full-...
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The SD card and external hard drives are not readable on tablet BQ M10

when I connect an external hard drive or SD card to my tablet BQ M10, I see them do not appear in the shortcut menu of the file manager. When I put MP3 files on my SD, it will not appear in music. On ...
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On M10, set "Notifications" as default control/notification in UR corner?

On the M10, can "Notfications" (green envelope) be set as the default tool in the notifications/controls area of the user interface (tablet upper-right corner) so that swiping down from UR corner ...
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How to find M10 when connected to Ubuntu desktop by USB?

Connecting Aquaris M10 to Ubuntu desktop with USB, it appears in file manager, but no contents shown. Can view microSD contents when ejected from the tablet. Is it possible to get to the M10's ...
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Clementine Play Count on Aquaris M10?

Is it possible to track the play count or played status of music/podcasts managed with Clementine and played on the Bq M10? [asked by a new user of both] In response to Vistaus: "uClementine Remote" ...
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Aquaris m10 bricked!

I was trying to update to OTA-11 a few days ago. Everything seemed to go fine, but when I restarted, all I got was the Ubuntu splash screen and those 4 blinking dots. I left it over night... nothing....
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Ubuntu touch on vegetalte (BQ Aquaris E5 HD LTE)

Is it possible to install ubuntu touch on an Aquaris E5 LTE model? I don't actually need the LTE to work since I only have a 3G provider. Can I trick my phone into displaying as a vegetahd in fastboot ...
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Rooting BQ Aquaris M10 tablet? [closed]

With Ubuntu, i think the root access is essential, just like ability to remove any "cloud" apps, like automatic update checks or stuff like crash reports etc. Should i buy this tablet if i need: ...
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Correct my GPS Aquaris M10

OK, so here's my problem: My bq Aquaris m10 is convinced that I am somewhere in Kansas, even though I live in the California bay area. This is a difference of a little over 2,000 miles! I've never ...
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Is it possible, today, to read avi files on Aquaris m10?

What I mainly do with a tablet : Browse internet, read epub books, read emails, and watch movies. I am naive, I was not expecting to get everything with Ubuntu touch, but at least watching my avi ...
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Could, would ethernet via usb work on BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu tablet?

I'm considering buying the above mentioned tablet, but just to be sure, I contacted BQ to ask if they can confirm the device recognises an usb ethernet adapter. Unfortunately they didn't provide a ...
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how do I install qemu on my bq Aquaris M10?

I am trying to install scrivener (windows, or Linux) on my bq Aquaris m10 tablet. The problem is that scrivener is only written for amd/x86 hardware, and my tablet is arm. The good news is that this ...
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How to fix the extremely laggy behavior of BQ Aquaris M10 [closed]

I recently purchased the Aquaris M10 and I am experiencing extremely laggy behaviour. When I use the browser, every time I leave a website, when I return, even the next second, it reloads it. Firefox ...
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How do I mount SD Card on BQ Aquaris M10 FHD Frieza?

How do I mount SD Card on BQ Aquaris M10 FHD Frieza I just received my new BQ m10 tablet and when I first inserted the microSD card, it was recognized and I was able to copy some files out to it via ...
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On Aquarius M10 Ubuntu Tablet— Tab-Complete with Virtual Keyboard?

In the Terminal Application on the Aquarius M10, is there a capability similar to Tab-Complete when using the on-screen virtual keyboard?
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Can you run Web Dev packages on aquaris m10

I'm very tempted to buy the new Aquaris M10 instead of a new laptop. Can you run packages like PHP Storm/xampp/git/php on there? Does it have a fully operational terminal? Would the processor be able ...
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How do I install .deb files on bq Aquaris?

I have recently purchased a bq Aquaris m10 FHD, and I am looking to install the desktop version of dropbox, as well as the latest scrivener beta. The whole point of this tablet, was to have a tablet ...
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On Aquarius M10 Ubuntu Tablet-- Terminal-Created Files Aren't Recognized By Gedit and LibreOffice

When I use the Aquarius M10 with the Terminal app, I can use the "vi" command in the Terminal to create a file and save it in $HOME. When I subsequently launch Gedit, the "Open File" dialogue in ...
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Can't install Ubuntu Touch on BQ Aquaris M10

Recently I received my BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition but to my surprise there is no Ubuntu installed on it. It's Android! So I'm trying to install Ubuntu myself but I'm stuck on the following: ...
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Is it possible to install Flash on Aquaris M10 tablet?

I would like to watch videos on bbc.co.uk/news and this currently requires Flash. A the moment Firefox does not work well on the tablet (the touch keyboard does not come up so can't search) but I'm ...
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Is there a way to fix the audio sync on the Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition?

I just got an Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition FHD to replace my very old Dell Ubuntu netbook. The first thing I've noticed is that the video and audio are way out of sync whenever playing a Youtube or ...
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Aquarius M10 Ubuntu Edition User Manual?

The quick start guide for the Aquarius M10 Ubuntu Edition provides a web address on www.bq.com for downloading the full user manual for the M10. Although manuals for other Aquarius devices exist, ...
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On Aquaris m10 Ubuntu edition, an external keyboard is missing many characters

Weirded out owner of the first convergence device here. I bought a bluetooth keyboard and mouse the day the tablet showed up in the mail. The tablet is engineered to be used that way, right? Pairing, ...
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My Aquaris E4.5 doesn't connect via USB after OTA-10

Yesterday I downloaded the OTA-10 system upgrade on my Aquaris E4.5, and now when I connect it to my Ubuntu laptop using a USB cable, the laptop no longer automounts the phone and its SD card. :-( Any ...
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Ubuntu phone (Aquarius 4.5) change of UMTS frequency

I recently moved from Switzerland to Colombia. Apparently the UMTS frequency of my operator (Tigo) here is 1900 MHZ while the phone is on 2100 MHZ. Therefore I can't get a connection. Is there a way ...
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Bq Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition: desktop mode question

I'm so interested in buying the Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition! Ubuntu on desktop rules, I'm using it since 2008 :-) I'm actually a light computer user and I do 99% of my daily tasks in the cloud (using ...
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How to check battery drain on Aquaris E5

I have my Ubuntu Aquaris about a year. In the beginning there were some battery problems, but everything was fixed. A few days from now my battery drains really fast (from 70% to 10% overnight). I ...
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