02-13-2022, 09:20 AM
OK, I had a major breakthrough this morning. I realized that the site does not show or mention how the PPP is connected to the monitor displaying a working Desktop mode. I am also aware that the brand/type of USB-C/HDMI hub as well as the cables make a difference when using Desktop mode with most phones.
I have been using a j5create HDMI hub with an HDMI to HDMI cable out to a regular computer monitor, as well as plugging the phone into my NexDock 360 lapdock using a USB-C to USB-C cable that works with my other phones for video out (original Pinephone and a Galaxy S10). As mentioned previously, neither worked with the PPP.
I own a UPerfect 12.3" portable monitor with USB-C and Mini HDMI input. I connected the PPP to my j5create HDMI hub using an HDMI to mini HDMI cable to the UPerfect monitor. The monitor displayed the desktop version of the phone!
I then connected it to the Nexdock 360 using the j5create dock and mini HDMI input and it worked as well.
I know that video out does work, so far only using HDMI type cables (not USB-C input on the monitors), but at least with my configuration there are a few problems that will hopefully be fixed with software updates:
1. Whichever program you run fills the screen, and there is no way to exit the program using the keyboard and mouse, or the phone itself, so I disconnected the phone, closed the program and reconnected the phone. It would not display on the monitor. After several attempts at disconnecting and reconnecting cables, I finally got it to display again. But every time I disconnect the phone it takes several tries to get it to display on the monitor again, which eventually works. I am new to Linux, so there may be a way to close programs in Desktop mode that I am not aware of.
2. Sometimes a mouse, or the touchpad on the Nexdock 360 will not register on the phone. Again, hopefully a software update will fix that.
3. The phone displays its own desktop mode while connected, which is pretty useless from what I can tell. I couldn't see any info such as battery level or the time on either screen.
I am thrilled that this is working to any degree! A huge relief, and now I will be patient as amazing people continue to develop and contribute to this project.
I hope to eventually learn enough to be able to contribute as well.
Thanks.
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I have been using a j5create HDMI hub with an HDMI to HDMI cable out to a regular computer monitor, as well as plugging the phone into my NexDock 360 lapdock using a USB-C to USB-C cable that works with my other phones for video out (original Pinephone and a Galaxy S10). As mentioned previously, neither worked with the PPP.
I own a UPerfect 12.3" portable monitor with USB-C and Mini HDMI input. I connected the PPP to my j5create HDMI hub using an HDMI to mini HDMI cable to the UPerfect monitor. The monitor displayed the desktop version of the phone!
I then connected it to the Nexdock 360 using the j5create dock and mini HDMI input and it worked as well.
I know that video out does work, so far only using HDMI type cables (not USB-C input on the monitors), but at least with my configuration there are a few problems that will hopefully be fixed with software updates:
1. Whichever program you run fills the screen, and there is no way to exit the program using the keyboard and mouse, or the phone itself, so I disconnected the phone, closed the program and reconnected the phone. It would not display on the monitor. After several attempts at disconnecting and reconnecting cables, I finally got it to display again. But every time I disconnect the phone it takes several tries to get it to display on the monitor again, which eventually works. I am new to Linux, so there may be a way to close programs in Desktop mode that I am not aware of.
2. Sometimes a mouse, or the touchpad on the Nexdock 360 will not register on the phone. Again, hopefully a software update will fix that.
3. The phone displays its own desktop mode while connected, which is pretty useless from what I can tell. I couldn't see any info such as battery level or the time on either screen.
I am thrilled that this is working to any degree! A huge relief, and now I will be patient as amazing people continue to develop and contribute to this project.
I hope to eventually learn enough to be able to contribute as well.
Thanks.
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