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Welcome to the Volla Wiki

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This Wiki is provided by Volla and maintained by volunteer contributors from the community.

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Here you will find everything you need to know about your Volla Phone: from detailed descriptions of features to practical tips and tricks, as well as assistance with questions or issues.

Our goal is to provide you with the best possible support so you can make optimal use of your Volla Phone.

Dive in, explore the content, and share your knowledge with the community! If you have questions or want to contribute content, don’t hesitate to get involved.

Together, we will make this Wiki the central hub for all Volla Phone users.

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Maintainer for the English Volla Wiki: Waldbursche

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Have fun and success with your Volla Phone!

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Please always note:

-> "No update/upgrade without a prior backup!"

-> ALWAYS format the SD card as "Portable Storage"!

-> NEVER format the SD card as "Internal Storage Extension"!

-> Never make significant changes to settings without background knowledge and knowing how to undo the changes.

-> REGULARLY CREATE BACKUPS OF ALL DATA AND VERIFY THEIR FUNCTIONALITY THROUGH TEST REIMPORTS

General Information

The ultimate guide to finally posting a question in technology forums that doesn't immediately drive the moderators crazy

Contacts Platforms Guides and Information Sources

Basics and Setup

VollaOS basic knowledge

Data Migration when Switching from a Smartphone with Google Android to a Volla Phone with VollaOS

Data Migration when Switching from a Smartphone with iOS to a Volla Phone with VollaOS

Data Migration when Switching from a Smartphone with Google Android or iOS to a Volla Phone with Ubuntu Touch

Differences between Ubuntu Touch and Desktop Linux

First Steps VollaOS VollaLauncher VollaSpringboard

SD Card Formatting Options

VollaOS – System – Settings

Setting up eSIM on the Volla Phone X23

Taking screenshots

System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

System Maintenance and Basic Steps for Issues with System or Applications

Battery Care and Charging Management

Advanced Setup and Services

Safe Mode in VollaOS

MultiBoot mode in VollaOS for VollaPhone Quintus

F-Droid Appstore

List for F-Droid app recommendations for VollaOS

VPN hide.me guide

MicroG Guide and Setup

K9 E-Mail client

FairEmail E-Mail client

Setting Up Call Forwarding and Troubleshooting Errors

File Management and Data Backup

Backups of All Important Data

Methods for Transferring Files Between VollaOS and a Desktop

Nextcloud - Setup for address book and calendar

Messengers and Social Platforms

Volla Messenger

Messenger Comparison

Matrix Guide

Setting up your own Matrix server on a Raspberry Pi and the operating system Umbrel OS

Migration of a Matrix account

Telegram - Clients - Overview

Recommended providers for email

Special System-Level Settings

Enable and Use Developer Options

ADB and Fastboot

Secure Captive Portal Check

Uninstall System Apps