Dogfooding Ubuntu Phone

On this page I (Jono Bacon) am tracking my dogfooding of Ubuntu Touch on a Galaxy Nexus phone. My carrier is T-Mobile (US) and I am only tracking the features and requirements I need to use the phone on a general day to day basis. I am not tracking every bug or feature that is required for a final and complete version of Ubuntu Touch.

The primary functions I am striving for in this dogfooding is:

• Making/recieving calls and text messages -- WORKING.

• Browsing the web on my mobile and wireless connections -- WORKING FOR WIFI, TODO FOR MOBILE.

• Browsing and adding contacts -- WORKING.

• Taking photos with the camera and browsing them - -- WORKING.

• Using the clock to see the time and wake me up in the morning -- TODO.

Features That Are Missing

Higher Priority

• Screen auto shut-off when not used (otherwise the screen stays on and the battery dies) - DONE

• Data on the cell network (primarily needed for browsing the web while out and about)

• Setting the phone time - Can set this via the shell, but UI needed

• No alarm functionality in the clock app.
• No voicemail button.

Lower Priority

• Speakerphone for calls
• Import and publication of contacts to an external service
• Can't add an app or item to the Launcher as a favorite.

Bugs That Need Fixing

A master bug list for getting dogfood ready is at https://launchpad.net/ubuntu-touch-preview/+milestone/ubuntu-13.05

Higher Priority

• SMS conversation view not in chronological order - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181342 -- Bug caused by incorrect time, new bug being filed so time can be set

• No way to add a contact from an existing number - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181343 - FIXED

• New messages and missed calls are not showing up in the indicator - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1180537 - FIXED

• SMS recieve sound is not loud enough, even when on full volume - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181650

• Recieving a call doesn't switch to the phone app - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181654 - FIXED

Lower Priority

• Phone appears as open app in apps scope but it isn't really an app - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181570

• Deleting a contact does not ask for confirmation - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181337

• Keyboard appears over toolbar - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181339 - FIXED

• Reciving a call doesn't switch the screen on so you can accept/ignore the call - https://bugs.launchpad.net/phone-app/+bug/1181652 - FIXED

• Browser needs its own UA string - https://bugs.launchpad.net/webbrowser-app/+bug/1179596