Hi all,

I briefly read that Ubuntu Touch ports for new or unsupported devices can be made by anyone, granted they have the know-how to do so. Is this true? I am really drawn to Ubuntu Touch because I love the idea of getting away from Google. I have never developed for Linux. I only know basic C at best. However, I consider myself to be tech savvy, and I am definitely passionate about security!

Could I make a reasonable attempt at making my own port for the OnePlus 7 Pro by following the online guide? What would something like that entail? Am I better off waiting for an experienced community member to do it? Is a port for the OnePlus 7 Pro currently in the works?

Thanks!

@dobey Is there any way to use the camera and microphone for video calls on my pc? Are there any other tethering methods? Can I stream the camera over wifi?

Hi there,

I want to migrate to UT for a privacy-respecting phone. If I were to dual boot AOSP, without logging into Google and using GAPPS, could I theoretically compromise my privacy installing both systems on the same device?

I am imagining a scenario similar to how the Intel Management Engine could theoretically go underneath the OS to steal private information without the OS knowing. Could AOSP access the UT installation?

Thanks!

@AppLee @Capsia Thanks!

Hi!

I need to use Zoom and MS Teams for school. I assume these apps will not run reliably with the current development state anbox is in. Please correct me if I am wrong!

To work around this, is it possible to tether my phone to my PC running Arch Linux to use as a webcam and microphone?

Thanks!

Hey y'all,

Can I video chat with my friends reliably using the web browser based Google Hangouts or MS Teams clients on a PinePhone?

Thanks!

@jezek Sounds interesting to me. Could you post some screenshots?

Hey everyone,

I am very excited about the idea of purchasing a PinePhone and installing Ubuntu Touch! Before I do, I need to know one thing: is it possible to remote control a desktop computer through a PinePhone running Ubuntu Touch?

1. Is a VNC client available?

2. I noticed that DWService has a download for PinePhone. Will this work? The DWService web app in the OpenStore doesn't look like it's up to the job just yet.

3. Are they any TeamViewer-like Android apps known to run well in Anbox?

4. Are there any browser based services that could work?

Thanks!

@Keneda Exactly that! My goal was to let my phone replace my laptop by using Parsec to portal into a desktop much more capable than a laptop. I would use a keyboard and track pad accessory with my phone.

I wanted to go with Ubuntu Touch over GraphineOS or LineageOS for the better privacy, but I recently found that Parsec's privacy policy is hot garbage.

I would still love to hear your feedback to my original question! May change my mind.

Thanks

I am trying to get a feel for UT features and functionality so I can determine if it can replace my daily driver running Android. I cannot find screenshots of the SMS app anywhere.

Thanks!

Parsec will install on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Desktop and Android.

If it is possible to run Parsec on Ubuntu Touch, I would be more willing to get a Linux phone.

Thanks!