Posts made by klowe

@PINE64 "We actually considered something very similar ourselves in the future ..." Hopefully, the Pine64 LapDock will be similar to NexDock 2 with an optional touch screen.

See: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexcomputer/nexdock-2/comments
NexDock 2

Nex Computer (Creator)
... days ago

Yes, above statements seem correct. The only way to provide data and display over one cable to Nexdock is displayport over USB-C, and it seems like Pinephone does not support this feature.

See: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexcomputer/nexdock-2/comments
NexDock 2

K Lowe
... days ago

https://forums.ubports.com/topic/2531/nexdock-2-and-ubuntu-touch/8
NexDock 2 and Ubuntu Touch

Will NexDock 2 work with a Nexus 5 running Ubuntu Touch?

As I understand it, NexDock 2 does not have present the kb/mouse over Bluetooth, so you would only be able to use it as a monitor for Nexus 4/5.

Will NexDock 2 work with the new Pinephone running Ubuntu Touch?

It will not work over the USB-C as the Pinephone as I understand will not have SlimPort (DisplayPort alt mode), but straight HDMI. You would need an adapter to split the video out to the HDMI port on the NexDock 2, and use the USB-C for the kb/touchpad and charging connection.

Are the above statements correct?

Will the Pinephone be compatible with NexDock 2?

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/03/nexdock-2-kickstarter
NexDock 2 Turns Your Android Phone or Raspberry Pi into a Laptop
Joey Sneddon - 22 March 2019

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexcomputer/nexdock-2
NexDock 2

Is it possible to install Snap apps in UBports Unity 8 Desktop?

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2018/02/ubuntu-software-snap-channels
Ubuntu Software Will Soon Let You Install Beta, Bleeding Edge Snap Apps

Will this demonstration of how to run Android applications on Ubuntu with Anbox also apply to UBports Unity 8 Desktop?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgjurdY-aAg
How to Run Android Apps on Ubuntu with Anbox (2018) NEW

Can UBports installed on a Nexus 5 connected to a touch monitor display Main Stage and Side Stage for multitasking?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtJeyJniwY
Ubuntu Tablet games - Balls side stage

Results of an opinion poll on user interfaces for GNU/Linux mobile devices.
http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?pollnumber=120&myaction=NewVote&issue=20170925&newvote=1#poll User interfaces for GNU/Linux mobile devices

@mariogrip UBports Nexus 5 phone has incorporated Anbox, and when a touch tablet is connected with a Slimport to HDMI adapter it is able to display Main Stage and Side Stage for multitasking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtJeyJniwY Ubuntu Tablet games - Balls side stage

I was able to locked/unlocked and load UBports on the Nexus 5 with the Magic-Device-Tool. However, it did not install Android [[7] Install Factory Image]. Nor did I find any relevant information in the UBports wiki.

Nevertheless, it was possible to re-install Android on Nexus 5 after consulting the following references that provided guidance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LImVaZsuW-s
Removing Ubuntu & Reinstalling Stock Android On Your Phone
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/02/how-to-reinstall-android-on-nexus-devices
[How To] Reinstall Android After Trying Ubuntu Touch
https://2buntu.com/articles/1489/installing-ubuntu-touch-on-a-nexus-5/
Installing Ubuntu Touch on a Nexus 5

A potential mobile phone product that could run UBports!
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/08/purism-librem-5-linux-phone-crowdfunding
Purism is Crowdfunding an Encrypted Linux Phone
https://puri.sm/shop/librem-5/
Librem 5 – A Security and Privacy Focused Phone

Will Unity 8 installed on a tablet (Intel Kaby Lake) display Main Stage and Side Stage for multitasking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRQcL7J3fZQ
Testing Yunit on Debian Unstable (Virtual machine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtJeyJniwY
Ubuntu Tablet games - Balls side stage

Will Ubports provide updated built images ready to flash on a device?
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices/minato
minato
http://people.canonical.com/~okubik/minato/
Index of /~okubik/minato

Tablets.

Will Unity 8 installed on a tablet (Intel Kaby Lake) display Main Stage and Side Stage for multitasking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRQcL7J3fZQ
Testing Yunit on Debian Unstable (Virtual machine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtJeyJniwY
Ubuntu Tablet games - Balls side stage

I'm looking forward to purchasing a Ubuntu Phone that encompass your points, will incorporate Anbox and connect to Mirabook.

Which mobile phone do you recommend I buy? The device status for Nexus 5 (hammerhead) is "Released" whereas for Nexus 5X (bullhead) is "Waiting". When will the porting work for Nexus 5X be completed?

Plasma Mobile has already been ported to both devices. Furthermore, Nexus 5X is guaranteed to receive Android version updates until September 2017.