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        cliffcoggin @Moem
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        @moem Good luck with that Moem. It's all utterly meaningless to me. Perhaps you need some more magic.

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          Moem @cliffcoggin
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          @cliffcoggin said in Cosmo Communicator:

          Perhaps you need some more magic.

          Luckily, I seem to be living with a wizard... πŸ˜‰

          Is currently using an Op5t
          Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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            Keneda @Moem
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            @moem
            https://github.com/gemian
            https://support.planetcom.co.uk/index.php/Main_Page

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              A Former User @Moem
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              @moem said in Cosmo Communicator:

              Are there any instructions for installation?

              Sorry for the late response, I've only just seen your request for info.
              If you still need help I will try to help you later when I finish work.
              There are a few steps, but all fairly simple if I managed them.

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                Moem @Guest
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                @moncon It's not installed yet, so any pointers will certainly be welcome.

                Is currently using an Op5t
                Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                  A Former User @Moem
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                  Okay,
                  Compiled from other peoples hard work:
                  https://www.oesf.org/forum/index.php?topic=36413.0
                  https://github.com/gemian/gemian/wiki/UBPorts
                  https://support.planetcom.co.uk/index.php/Linux_for_Cosmo
                  my routine for installing Ubuntu Touch on the Cosmo Communicator is as follows.

                  On PC
                  Download and extract multiboot from planet website:
                  'https://support.planetcom.co.uk/index.php/Linux_for_Cosmo'
                  Follow the instructions to download the Linux/MultiBoot firmware for your Cosmo: 'support.planetcom.co.uk/download/cosmo-customos-installer-v3.zip'
                  I used V3, V4 is now available but I haven't tried it.
                  Follow the steps to extract, get it on a freshly formatted (I think it needs to be FAT32) micro SD card (minimum 8GB), and get it in your shiny Cosmo. I downloaded and extracted this on a Linux PC and then transferred to a micro SD card that I stuck in my Cosmo.

                  On Cosmo
                  Set up your Cosmo for MultiBoot.
                  Continue to follow the webpage instructions to partition your Cosmo, I select most for Linux, you may choose one of the other options (Reserve 30GB for Android and 90 GB for Linux) if you need rooted android.

                  On Cosmo
                  Install KDE Gemian in slot3.
                  Continue with the process and the Planet website to install Debian on the Cosmo. You will need Debian to help with the Ubuntu Touch installation later. Stick it in 'Slot 3'. Power off your Cosmo.

                  On PC
                  Download latest 'flashable' Ubuntu Touch version as zip from:
                  'https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/android9/planet-cosmocom/planet-cosmocom/-/pipelines' (I used #284408889)
                  Unzip to create 'out' folder, stick it on a micro SD card, which can be the same card you used previously.

                  On Cosmo
                  Stick the micro SD card in the Cosmo then boot your Cosmo into KDE Gemian.
                  default login for Debian is:
                  user: cosmo
                  password: cosmo
                  Using the Debian file manager 'Dolphin', copy 'out' folder in sdcard to 'home' folder in Cosmo.

                  Follow the github instructions at:
                  https://github.com/gemian/gemian/wiki/UBPorts
                  You will be using the terminal application 'Konsole' for this
                  Open 'Konsole', and at the command line enter:
                  sudo mv out/rootfs.img /ubuntu.img
                  If you get the error 'unable to resolve host cosmopda: Temporary failure in name resolution' or similar at this point, you may need to modify the 'hosts' file, by adding the line:
                  127.0.0.1 cosmopda
                  below the 127.0.0.1 localhost line, by opening with 'Konsole' and editing with 'Nano' by typing:
                  sudo nano /etc/hosts
                  , then making and saving the changes, then rebooting.
                  I got this tweak from here:
                  https://askubuntu.com/questions/1343609/sudo-unable-to-resolve-host-hostname-temporary-failure-in-name-resolution

                  then from 'Konsole' run the last two lines:
                  sudo parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 name 42 UBPORTS
                  sudo dd if=out/boot.img of=/dev/disk/by-partlabel/UBPORTS

                  This should do it, now a reboot should be good to reboot into Ubuntu Touch.
                  From the selection menu select UBPORTS, then let it boot.

                  edit 2021/08/23: Tidied this up a bit

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                    Moem @Guest
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                    @moncon Wow, thank you! That is a really nice step-by-step set of instructions. We will try them out soon and let you know how it goes!

                    Is currently using an Op5t
                    Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                      Mou du GNU @Guest
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                      @moncon Worked perfectly for me ! It is soo easy !
                      I had more difficulties with the UBports installer on other devices.
                      Now I have a new toy to go along my daily driver. UTwins.jpg

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                        A Former User @Mou du GNU
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                        @mou-du-gnu

                        Nice one.
                        Glad to hear the install went smoothly, I'm sure you and your Cosmo will enjoy Ubuntu Touch, me and my Cosmo do.
                        I use my Cosmo as my daily driver with UT, it is indeed a great toy, but so much more than that. The UT interface coupled with the Cosmo keyboard works sooo well.
                        I have no need for anything else in my pockets or on my person except my car keys, and occasionally my wallet.
                        Have fun

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                          Mou du GNU @Guest
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                          @moncon How did you manage to use the Cosmo keyboard properly ?
                          On my French layout, I have a problem with the "m" letter and all caracters accesible by Fn+key.
                          Only thing that prevents me to try Cosmo as my daily driver.
                          Thanks again for the install.

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                            A Former User @Mou du GNU
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                            @mou-du-gnu

                            What's the problem with the 'm' key and the 'Fn' key?
                            Is it a physical problem where they are a bit sticky or dozy and need to loosen up and 'bed in', or is it a software keyboard mapping type problem where they just don't register what they are supposed to on your French Azerty layout? I'm on UK Qwerty and pretty much everything but the keyboard backlight adjustment worked out of the box.

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                              Mou du GNU @Guest
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                              @moncon For me the layout is good for all the keys but the "m" one (output is "ΓΉ") and Fn key doesn't work. I think it is surely a keyboard mapping problem. I don't have it with the linux boot.

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                                Keneda @Mou du GNU
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                                @mou-du-gnu
                                Forgive my off topic, but i love your nick lol

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                                  sven @Mou du GNU
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                                  @mou-du-gnu There have been keyboard mapping problems (Russian, Dvorak, ...) that have been resolved quite quickly via an issue in gitlab. Please open a good one at https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/android9/planet-cosmocom/planet-cosmocom/-/issues

                                  VollaPhone22 (dual-boot of VollaOS and UT 20.04 OTA-5), Pocophone F1 (pmOS, edge)

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                                    A Former User @sven
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                                    @sven @mou-du-gnu

                                    @sven said in Cosmo Communicator:

                                    @mou-du-gnu There have been keyboard mapping problems (Russian, Dvorak, ...) that have been resolved quite quickly via an issue in gitlab. Please open a good one at https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/android9/planet-cosmocom/planet-cosmocom/-/issues

                                    Yes, let us know how you get on, keep us in the loop, hopefully this will be resolved soon.

                                    I'll see if I can reproduce the same behaviour on my unit by selecting AZERTY keyboard and French language if need be when I get a chance.

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                                      sven @Guest
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                                      @Mou-du-GNU The relevant section is labelled "French" in https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/android9/planet-cosmocom/planet-cosmocom/-/blob/master/overlay/system/usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/planet_vndr/cosmo
                                      AE... is the top row of keys, AD the second etc. Compare to your physical keyboard.

                                      VollaPhone22 (dual-boot of VollaOS and UT 20.04 OTA-5), Pocophone F1 (pmOS, edge)

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                                        Mou du GNU @sven
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                                        @sven
                                        The solution was to declare the existing french cosmo layout in the evdev.xml file. I added :

                                        <variant>
                                           <configItem>
                                             <name>fr</name>
                                             <shortDescription>fr</shortDescription>
                                             <description>French (Cosmo Communicator)</description>
                                             <languageList>
                                               <iso639Id>fr</iso639Id>
                                             </languageList>
                                           </configItem>
                                         </variant>
                                        
                                        

                                        in the "planet" section as explained here : https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/android9/planet-cosmocom/planet-cosmocom/-/issues/3

                                        Then the Cosmo communicator layout appears in the variants of French in the physical keyboard menu of UT. Didn't touch to the layout file at all.

                                        Thanks both of you for the tips. Works perfectly now.

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                                          Mou du GNU @Mou du GNU
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                                          @mou-du-gnu I pushed my exploration of UT on Cosmo with a french keyboard further.
                                          The keyboard layout works perfectly on UT and apps.
                                          I tried to install a couple linux apps in a Libertine container and suddenly I'm back to sort of a qwerty layout. The keyboard layout indicator in UT switches to "En" (English Cosmo communicator, UK) wich explains the issue. I haven't found a way to revert to a French layout.
                                          As soon as I go back to an app in UT, the layout is correct again.

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                                            Prometheus @Guest
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                                            @moncon - Very nice instructions, thank you. Can you tell us more about the full functionality of Ubuntu Touch on Cosmo Communicator (i.e. What works and what doesn't work)?

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                                              sven @Prometheus
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                                              @prometheus I am running UBports on Cosmo Communicators for a year. The coverage is not complete, but it might fit your needs, see https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/cosmo-communicator/

                                              VollaPhone22 (dual-boot of VollaOS and UT 20.04 OTA-5), Pocophone F1 (pmOS, edge)

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