User:Chronos
Searching for viable Linux phone which can be used as my main phone. Also testing my own Linux apps on mobile OS and small screens.
Owns Devices
Device | Notes |
---|---|
OnePlus 6T (oneplus-fajita) | for testing |
Setup
- enable SSH
sudo service sshd start
sudo rc-update add sshd
- enable Flatpak (not working due to invalid public key)
sudo flatpak remote-delete --force flathub
sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
Multiple shells
- switch to GDM to be able to select shell
sudo apk add gdm
sudo rc-update del tinydm
sudo rc-update add gdm
- install Plasma Mobile
sudo apk add postmarketos-ui-plasma-mobile
- install GNOME Mobile (conflicts with Phosh packages)
sudo apk add postmarketos-ui-gnome-mobile
- install Xfce4 (can lead to freeze with black screen)
sudo apk add postmarketos-ui-xfce4
Notes
- The Complete Guide to Unbrick OnePlus 6/6T from a Hard-Brick using MSMDownload Tool
- Exit from EDL mode - Phone with black screen. Power itself doesn't work even after holding 10+ seconds. The solution is to hold power and volume up buttons together for 10+ seconds.