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
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Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 0.11.2 0 VERSION_BUMP c85a71ea
Jun 30, 2024 12:05pm 0.10.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ab205aab