Basic questions of somebody new to pine64

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Signal not being available on ARM is quite a bummer to be honest.
How do i find out if an app supports the ARM architecture?

There is some work on a Signal Desktop Builder for Mobian found here:
https://github.com/0mniteck/Signal-Desktop-Builder

Note: I have not tried it out but saw it mentioned in this thread: https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?...al+desktop


Axolotl works quite well (when it works ). And we are currently waiting on a protocol update (in Axolotl) to fix the current state (Signal servers changed something causing failure).

Axolotl Signal clone was the real "line" crossing the Pinephone into "daily driver possible" for me.

As for hardware repair, much easier than other less documented/glued shut devices. Having an active/open community behind you, sharing support.

Still Pinephone is seen to many as a 'sacrifice' (in this immediate gratification smartphone addicted world).

Battery life on Pinephone is not comparible to iPhone/Android (keyboard + 6,000 mAh battery should assist this), although Pinetab battery life is very nice IMO (still no production of Pinetab at this time due to parts shortage/pricing. You can find Pinetab for sale if you keep your eyes open.

Another interesting product Pinenote is coming out as well.

Software on Pinephone/Pinetab can run equally as well, and share same basis for hardware. Screen difference can make for some adjustments. You can run most programs you enjoy from Linux desktop.

[Posted from my Pinetab]