ubports-installer ☆

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Description:
Application to install ubports on mobile devices

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.11.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @ubports | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ubuntu-touch mobile flashing linux android

Install: brew install --cask ubports-installer

About:
The UBports Installer is a cross-platform desktop application designed to flash Ubuntu Touch onto compatible Android devices. It automates the complex process of unlocking bootloaders, flashing recovery images, and installing the operating system. This tool provides a streamlined graphical interface for users wanting to transition from Android to the privacy-focused Ubuntu Touch mobile OS.

Key Features:

Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Automated device detection and flashing process
Supports a wide range of Android devices
Integrated Ubuntu Touch recovery management

Use Cases:

Installing Ubuntu Touch on supported smartphones
Recovering devices stuck in boot loops
Switching from Android to a Linux-based mobile OS

Alternatives:

heimdall – Heimdall is a command-line tool for Samsung devices only, whereas UBports Installer supports multiple brands via a GUI.
fastboot – Fastboot requires manual command execution, while UBports Installer automates the entire workflow.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm	0.11.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	c85a71ea
Jun 30, 2024 12:05pm	0.10.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	ab205aab