@kugiigi
Got the new changes in RC as well. Thank you for this, it is a huge usability improvement to the OSK.

The problem is well known on the Nexus 5 (it's one of the reasons that made me procure an OPO). I wasn't aware the same issue existed on the FP2. It's not listed on the open issues.

https://github.com/ubports/ubuntu-touch/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A"device%3A+FP2"+label%3Abug

OSMScout seems to be no longer maintained, it comes without any maps, and contrary to a one-year old topic I found (sorry don't have the link ATM), it's impossible to install maps from within the app. It's basically useless.

@Ken said in I'm Looking for a Replacement to my Android Smartphone OS:

@Lakotaubp Thanks...I think my main question was going to lead to "Can I install UT on my current Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge to ditch Google altogether

That question has already been answered.

I'm using the RC channel.

https://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/about/process/release-schedule.html

@FishFingers44 said in Syncthing:

Hi

When is syncthing going to be updated for the new UBTouch?

When somebody volunteers to update it.

While it is still listed in the OpenStore website, it is not available on the store on UT because the package is built for 15.04 and was never updated for 16.04 which is the basis for the current version of UT.

It basically depends on you. Ubuntu Touch for now is compatible with very few and somewhat old devices (check up the website). It is not as polished as Android, and there are quite fewer apps available. Even for supported devices, there are shortcomings. Are you willing to purchase a used phone to install UT on? That's about the only option for now, but if you're willing to wait, there are two new Linux phones being developed that should run UT; they should be released for mass production in 2020. Look for PinePhone and Librem5 topics on the forum.

I purchased a used OnePlus One myself last month, switched my SIM card from my Android device to it 2 days ago. I really like UT, even with its shortcomings, I want to support the project.

Another choice you have is to install an Android derived OS on your current phone, based on Android Open Source Project like LineageOS, and devoid of Google apps; provided your device is supported. I'll tell you though, UT is much easier to install thanks to its GUI installer. And AOSP is still controlled by Google.

Edit:
https://forums.ubports.com/topic/2403/pinephone/273
https://forums.ubports.com/topic/898/librem-5-phone-progress-reports

Unfortunately, as far as I know GPS doesn't work with Anbox.

So I get that USB PD means quick charging, which is good. It's been a while since I read the whole topic, but I don't think it's been mentioned; with USB-C, does it mean this device could potentially support convergence?