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      Mou du GNU @Mou du GNU
      last edited by 13 Sept 2021, 20:10

      @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
        last edited by 25 Oct 2021, 23:31

        @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
          last edited by 26 Oct 2021, 07:24

          @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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            Prometheus @sven
            last edited by 26 Oct 2021, 21:09

            @sven - Thanks sven! Just was wondering if 4G calling, text, email, data and wifi along with respective notifications were working reliably since "Port Progress" shows "Inactive".

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              Keneda @Prometheus
              last edited by 27 Oct 2021, 00:18

              @prometheus
              4G calling, a.k.a. VoLTE is not handled by uTouch, no matter what phone you'll try, for now.

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

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                sven @Prometheus
                last edited by 27 Oct 2021, 05:57

                @prometheus Wifi works reliably (except the hotspot, but this is broken on many UBports devices). I have no SIM card, so I cannot report about mobile data.

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

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                  Prometheus @Keneda
                  last edited by 27 Oct 2021, 12:26

                  @keneda - Thanks for the 4G/VoLTE issue heads up. Do you know if at least 3G voice, text, and data along with notifications are working reliably on Cosmo/UBports?

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                    Prometheus @sven
                    last edited by 27 Oct 2021, 12:45

                    @sven - Thanks again sven!

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                      Keneda @Prometheus
                      last edited by Keneda 27 Oct 2021, 13:42

                      @prometheus
                      Can't tell you as i don't have Cosmo.
                      But it works perfectly well on my MX4.

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

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                        TotalSonic @Keneda
                        last edited by 27 Oct 2021, 16:36

                        Curious - does the outside screen on the Communicator just always stay blank with UT, or does it display something?

                        Best regards,
                        Steve Berson

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                          sven @TotalSonic
                          last edited by sven 27 Oct 2021, 20:15

                          @totalsonic It is on per default, but does not show anything useful and battery will drain even if the cosmo is turned off. So, better turn the CoDi off. (How? I can provide a link to a relevant topic, if needed.)

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

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                            A Former User @Prometheus
                            last edited by 11 Nov 2021, 23:54

                            @prometheus I've been running Ubuntu Touch on Cosmo since November, and as my only device (pda, phone, laptop, shopping list, torch) since April until the network connection recently went bad. I don't think it's a Ubuntu Touch issue, I've reflashed and tried Debian and even Ugly Android and the problem remains. It's still my constant companion as a UT-PDA, but now my PinePhone is my phone, which is entertaining at times but that's another thread.
                            Looking at https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/cosmo-communicator/ I think the 'What works' section is about right, but I think the summary under 'Automated Usability' is a bit harsh. Until I lost the network connection mine worked very well as a phone (and everything else).
                            By the way @TotalSonic @Sven, I was getting notifications on my CoDi for incoming calls and LED for SMS (I think there was a limitation from day one on any OS where it would only show the callers name for the first couple of hundred contacts and after that just the numbers) but I've also disabled it for battery since the network connection disappeared. If I got the network back tomorrow I'd probably leave it powered down and try a PineTime instead. In essence a Gemini with a backlit keyboard and a remote CoDi.
                            As for the 'Status (Inactive)', I think it's still getting attention by NotKit and others, and I still get regular updates on Development channel, but perhaps the 'inactive' status reflects that the CC doesn't have the UBports installer tool and needs a more manual approach to install. I don't know.
                            In summary, I've been more than happy running Ubuntu Touch on my Cosmo, but that's my use case and expectations, YMMV. If you happen to have a Cosmo I would recommend giving UT a whirl, if not maybe wait and see what happens with the Astro Slide or the Pro1-X.

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                              A Former User @Prometheus
                              last edited by 12 Nov 2021, 07:02

                              p.s.
                              @prometheus
                              Apologies for the delay in replying, been a bit busy.

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                                Prometheus @Guest
                                last edited by Prometheus 13 Nov 2021, 02:39

                                @moncon - No worries! Thank you so much for the detailed and encouraging response. I just ordered a CC for Christmas and will surely install Debian and UT now with your recommendation. By the way, I was running UBports UT on my Pixel 3a XL and digging it until the cell network modem died (FYI: The modem hardware had issues before UBports UT install). Anyway, hope my CC wasn't manufactured and assembled on a Friday 😉 Thanks again. Cheers!

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                                  A Former User @Prometheus
                                  last edited by 22 Mar 2022, 12:35

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