Ubuntu Touch OS - OTA 7 Update Released with Bug Fixes and Improvements

Its a very good news for Ubuntu fans owning Ubuntu Phone. OTA 7 update has been released with lots of bug fixes and improvements. I own BQ Aquaris E5 and received the update today morning.

Below is the list of bugfixes

• Multiple fixes for memory leaks (making UI freezes less common)

• Disabling crash report uploads by default on stable images (can be re-enabled)

• Fix the QML cache and restore consistent app startup times

• Fixes to use less memory by default in the browser and avoid webapps showing a white screen

• Improvements to screen blanking, use of proximity sensor

• Fixes for the aggressive watchdog, making sure it doesn't cause a bootloop

• Wi-Fi hotspot has been disabled for mako, since it didn't work.

• Additional security fixes  

etc.....


Below is the list of important features introduced

• Addition of search functionality to the web browser history view, improved context menu

• Web browser HTTP basic auth support

• Support for SVG in the gallery app

• Scopes likes and retweets

• AMR codec support

• Web browser running in an app armor container

For more information, please visit
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes/OTA-7