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

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