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      Keneda @flohack
      last edited by 11 Feb 2021, 18:10

      @flohack :grinning_face_with_big_eyes:

      2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ☠️⚰️✝️
      2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ☠️⚰️✝️
      2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom 😉
      🇲🇫🇬🇧

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        A Former User
        last edited by 14 Feb 2021, 19:46

        @DillonM @tac
        Still no joy over here on the sms receiving. Sms works both ways on my backup PinePhone, and I've tried every setting I can find on four different service providers sim cards, but still no joy on my Cosmo. I'm out of ideas. My current workaround is to reboot into Debian every now and then to check for messages, not ideal but the best I can think of.
        Apart from that, no concerns at all. It works well in landscape with the keyboard, it's very snappy and smooth, rock solid stable, and does everything I need.

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          Moem
          last edited by 19 Feb 2021, 22:26

          I think it's a super nice looking machine, and in a year or three I'll see if I can get one second hand! A new one is above budget, but I can wait...

          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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            sven @Moem
            last edited by sven 22 Feb 2021, 09:22

            @moem Cosmo Communicators are already cheap as second-hand devices (250-300 EUR). But you are probably referring to the Astro Slides, and for these, a one year waiting time (after the release in March?) might be a good guess.

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

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              Moem @sven
              last edited by 22 Feb 2021, 09:24

              @sven said in Cosmo Communicator:

              Cosmo Communicators are already cheap as second-hand devices (250-300 EUR).

              That is still above the budget for a toy. 😉 But I can wait.

              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
                last edited by A Former User 3 Aug 2021, 06:53 8 Mar 2021, 06:05

                a couple of fairly recent review articles about UBports on Cosmo for anyone who may be interested:
                https://www.slashgear.com/cosmo-communicator-running-ubuntu-touch-shows-what-should-have-been-27656998/
                https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/01/29/cosmo-communicator-ubuntu-touch/

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                  Keneda @Guest
                  last edited by 8 Mar 2021, 14:12

                  @moncon

                  A formal release of this is expected to happen later this year. The company is said to be working with the UBports community and the Linux community at large to bring support for other Linux distributions to its portable computers.

                  :face_with_raised_eyebrow: interesting

                  Something more official from ubports would be great.

                  2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ☠️⚰️✝️
                  2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ☠️⚰️✝️
                  2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom 😉
                  🇲🇫🇬🇧

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                    A Former User @Keneda
                    last edited by A Former User 3 Sept 2021, 00:00 8 Mar 2021, 21:14

                    "A formal release of this is expected to happen later this year. The company is said to be working with the UBports community and the Linux community at large to bring support for other Linux distributions to its portable computers. "

                    @keneda said in Cosmo Communicator:

                    :face_with_raised_eyebrow: interesting

                    Something more official from ubports would be great.

                    Yes, I wouldn't want to vouch for the accuracy of that statement in the article, but we can dream 🙂
                    Also I just think it's good to get some publicity for the Cosmo and UBports.

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                      A Former User @Guest
                      last edited by A Former User 16 Apr 2021, 09:40

                      @DillonM @tac
                      Just installed recent UBP build, #284408889, from https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/android9/planet-cosmocom/planet-cosmocom/-/jobs, I think I have sms receiving.

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                        Moem
                        last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 08:02

                        A Cosmo Communicator has, as if by magic, appeared in this house. Are there any instructions for installation? Please note that I'm not experienced with this sort of thing, I have only ever installed UT through the Installer.

                        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
                          last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 08:29

                          @moem I don't have this device but you could start from this link wich comes from devices list : https://github.com/gemian/gemian/wiki/UBPorts

                          2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ☠️⚰️✝️
                          2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ☠️⚰️✝️
                          2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom 😉
                          🇲🇫🇬🇧

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                            Lakotaubp @Moem
                            last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 08:29

                            @moem Magic?😂😃😀however it got there enjoy.

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                              Moem @Keneda
                              last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 09:04

                              @keneda said in Cosmo Communicator:

                              @moem I don't have this device but you could start from this link wich comes from devices list : https://github.com/gemian/gemian/wiki/UBPorts

                              Thanks! I saw that but it's a bit over my head... Gemian install? I never heard of Gemian but it seems to be something that can be installed... (Yes, yes, I can look it up.)
                              See, I was hoping for something a little more basic. But maybe it doesn't exist.

                              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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                                Moem @Lakotaubp
                                last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 09:04

                                @lakotaubp said in Cosmo Communicator:

                                however it got there enjoy.

                                Thank you! Eventually, I'm sure I will.

                                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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                                  cliffcoggin @Moem
                                  last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 09:43

                                  @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
                                    last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 10:59

                                    @cliffcoggin said in Cosmo Communicator:

                                    Perhaps you need some more magic.

                                    Luckily, I seem to be living with a wizard... 😉

                                    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
                                      last edited by 16 Jun 2021, 11:28

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

                                      2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ☠️⚰️✝️
                                      2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ☠️⚰️✝️
                                      2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom 😉
                                      🇲🇫🇬🇧

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                                        A Former User @Moem
                                        last edited by A Former User 25 Jun 2021, 03:18

                                        @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
                                          last edited by 25 Jun 2021, 06:30

                                          @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
                                            last edited by A Former User 10 Dec 2021, 06:30 25 Jun 2021, 08:06

                                            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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