the community-driven open-source mobile operating system ubuntu touch has officially released its 24.04-2.0 beta, marking the final sprint toward a stable release for mainstream devices. scheduled for official launch in mid-july, this version aims to deliver a more mature and modern linux-based mobile experience.
this update builds on the ubuntu 24.04 lts technology stack, introducing several key upgrades across core components, ui adaptation, and security mechanisms. the most notable change is that the morph browser’s underlying chromium engine has been upgraded from version 87 to the current mainstream version 134, significantly enhancing web rendering capabilities, javascript performance, and security protections while fully supporting modern web standards.
in response to the increasingly common notch and rounded‑corner screen designs found on today’s flagship smartphones, ubuntu touch now offers native support for both notches and curved displays. the system dynamically detects the cutout area through device‑specific configuration files and intelligently adjusts the status bar, notification shade, and app layouts to ensure full content visibility and unobstructed interaction. meanwhile, the lomiri desktop environment has added a built-in screenshot editor, enabling real-time drawing, text annotations, and cropping, greatly improving everyday productivity.
connectivity stability and data protection have also seen substantial improvements: the cellular networking module has been restructured, dramatically reducing the frequency of mobile data disconnections; the fscrypt v2 encryption scheme has moved out of experimental status and is now enabled by default, providing robust static data encryption for devices running compatible kernels. additionally, the system has adopted the new emoji characters introduced in unicode 15.1 and integrated dozens of critical bug fixes, further solidifying the overall user experience.
in terms of hardware compatibility, the latest beta expands its coverage even further. in addition to the pro1x, fairphone series (4/5), sony xperia x, rabbit r1, and the entire volla phone lineup, it now officially supports nothing phone (1) and zinwa q25 for the first time, demonstrating the project’s proactive engagement with emerging open-source hardware ecosystems. the lenovo tab m10 hd gen 2 (wi‑fi/lte models) has also been added to the supported list, broadening the range of use cases for tablet devices.
developers and early adopters can obtain installation images, device‑specific setup guides, and a complete changelog from the ubports website, actively participating in testing and helping drive the delivery of a high‑quality stable release.
https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-news-1/ubuntu-touch-24-04-2-0-beta-is-now-ready-for-testing-4000
