OnePlus Nord N10 5G - It's Minty!
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I ran Ubuntu Touch a LONG time ago, on a Nexus 5. I wanted to see where things stood, but didn't feel confident in being able to unlock the bootloader and install UT, so I bought a pre-loaded OnePlus Nord N10 off eBay. I wanted a second cell number, so I ordered a line off Mint that is limited to 5 Gigs of data a month. I just wanted an inexpensive line.
So, I wasn't sure how to activate the physical sim, as I did not load the Mint app on my phone. I poked around, then figured I'd just call my home line from the new cell phone to see if I got dial tone. And it immediately went to Mint Mobile. They activated the line no problem! I didn't need to worry activating my sim at all.
I connected it to home wifi with no trouble at all. I was able to make and receive calls and text. I use KeePassXC on my Ubuntu desktop, Win11 laptop, and KeePass2Android on my Pixel 6a. I asked the forum, and installed KeePassRX. I wasn't sure how to get my database file over, but ended up sftp'ing it off my Raspberry PI. You can't add new entries on KeePassRX (if I read right), but that shouldn't be a major issue.
I tested logging in to a few favorite places with no issue.
I wasn't sure about email. I read about the Dekko2 client, but also saw that it has privileges to every file on the phone. I wasn't sure about that, but decided to give it a try. It works just fine with GMail. I just had to configure an app password. I get notifications when I receive an email.
I had to run errands today, so left my Pixel 6a at home and took the OnePlus. I decided to try UNav. It took a long time to get a GPS signal, but eventually picked it up and it mapped my route. I then tried to put in my home address, but the map didn't recognize it. When I got home, I just favorited my driveway and labelled it Home.
While out, I checked the phone in a Kroger parking lot. The phone showed 5G. I was pretty happy with that.
I'll poke around for a podcast app next. When driving I typically use a navigation app and stream podcasts.Hopefully I can download the podcasts first, while on wifi - then stream them when out driving.
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@bgriffis Next time you need maps, use one of the sensor apps first to get lock (Messwerk, etc). Should lock a lot faster.
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@rocket2nfinity uNav worked great last trip. I just clicked on my Home location and GPS kicked in very quickly. I'll need to check your method as well. I was out and hadn't researched, so just tapped things. Anyway, PodCat worked just fine for playing Good Hang by Amy Poehler while uNav gave me directions home. And dekko did great for email notifications.
I decided to forward my primary mobile number to my Ubuntu Touch phone while running errands today. Forwarded calls, powered up my phone. Must have hit something while transporting the phone before it was fully booted, as I got stuck in a boot loop. I put it away while I went about my errands. Researched when I got home, and all it took was hitting power and sound up at the same time.
Oh well. Phone is u and working. I can forward my calls. I don't see an option to forward SMS messages. I'll research that a little more, as I'd rather not swap sims based on what physical phone I want to use as primary.