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How To Flash Ubuntu Touch On OnePlus Nord N10 5G

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Tested on OnePlus Nord N10 5G billie. The step include unlock bootloader, downgrade from download mode and run the Ubports installer, from there you just need to follow instruction. If you need manual step go to this link.

Use case for ubuntu touch is Linux pocket computer, Ubuntu Touch supports Convergence, Connect phone to:, Monitor (HDMI / DisplayLink), Keyboard & mouse, Get a desktop-like Linux UI


Disclamer

Not recomended for newbie, failed can make your device hardbrick!
Use at your own risk! I am not responsible for your actions.
Make sure read all the instruction & watch the video carefully.

Prerequisite

  • Use at your own risk! I am not responsible for your actions
  • I will try to keep update this page
  • Your phone should allready be unlock the bootloader
  • Take IMEI Backup !! Store backup on pc/sdcard (nvram,nvdata,persist,persistents,protect_f,protect_s and EFS for snapdragon)

File Neede

Downgrade



This step is mandatory if your on android 11. This builds are based on OxygenOS 10.5.7 for UE and 10.5.7 for Global  android 10. You can use this tutorial to to ubrick your device
Crossflashing regional builds is no longer possible by EDL, flash is tied to device project ID

  • turn off phone, press hold vol + power + connect cable (or adb reboot EDL)
  • open MSM
  • Run the MSM.exe as an administrator. When a menu comes up, choose "Others" in User type and hit next. Keep Sha256 and Auto Reboot checked. Do note the Start button at the top left.
  • Once properly in EDL, your screen will turn completely black (there's no text saying it's in EDL mode as if the phone is off) and automatically reboot in 10 seconds if not connected properly to MSM tool. Don't panic if you don't see anything on the screen and the phone reboots. This is normal.

Unlock Bootloader


  • Turn on OEM unlock on developer option
  • Turn on USB Debugging
  • adb reboot bootloader
  • fastboot oem unlock
  • Check your phone, make sure select unlock bootloader
  • Done

Combination Key



  • Force reboot  vol up + power (or Turn the phone off)
  • When the phone restart, quickly press switch to the vol down, while stil press and hold power button
  • When the OnePlus logo appears, immediatelly release both buttons
  • it show your devices has been unlock, just wait for several second
  • Now your on the recovery mode
  • If you want to boot info fastboot mode go to Menu Selection: If a menu appears, navigate to select "Fastboot" or "Reboot to fastboot

Troubleshoot




If you have problem when it launches, closed the ubports installer and than boot into recovery mode using the combination key. Open the ubports installer again, and start again the whole process. After this it will give you error again and must repeat the process

Steps

  • Open apps, and make sure just follow the instruction!
  • You should select the stable channel



  • When process in will reboot several time no worried

Enable Root Acces

  • sudo -s

Usefull Command

Make sure to do root acces before running the command sudo -s

  • Enable developer acces
    #touch /home/phablet/.developer_mode
  • Enable SSH
    #systemctl start ssh
  • Enable SSH service
    systemctl enable ssh

Enable SSH

Case : You wanna connect your phone using other device such as windows
  • sudo -s
  • nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
  • AllowUsers phablet
    PasswordAuthentication yes
    KbdInteractiveAuthentication yes
    PubkeyAuthentication yes
    UsePAM yes
  • ctrt+w
  • systemctl restart ssh

How to Install Desktop Linux apps (Libertine)

Case : You wanna install reall linux apps (nano, vim, git, firefox, etc.)
  • sudo -s
  • libertine-container-manager create -i cli -t lxd (once)
  • libertine-container-manager exec -i cli -- bash
  • apt update
  • apt install nano vim git htop neofetch

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