yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
Great

I was a little concerned when I got it yesterday.

Before powering on the first time I inserted a micro sd card.

Powered it on and it just said starting up for 39 mins

Ended up pulling the sd card out, now it works great.

Not sure what's up with that.

deadman96385 is supposedly working on TWRP and lineage os
[General Questions and Answers] kineyDE:
What filesystem do you have on the sd card?

The Android version is missing some filesystem drivers e.g. exfat and ntfs.

I have 64GB sd card formatted with vfat(32) and it works withoud any problems.
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
Not sure it was likely exfat.
[General Questions and Answers] HD2wally:
Still waiting for mine in the UK
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
Muti-boot and Linux Cosmo support update

From email
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
First Cosmo Firmware update - this week!

from email
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
Cosmo Bug reporting

Cosmo Bug reporting

If you find an issue using your Cosmo Communicator you can report it using the

Cosmo trouble reporting board.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cc92fc88ec4e469d8923c419ad9321b2
[General Questions and Answers] OldNakMuay:
cover display firmware update error

Hello All,

Just received my communicator and during my cover firmware update there was an interruption when I attached the charger to the device. Received flashing error message then tried recommended steps on support site to no avail. Does anyone know where I can get the firmware for a manual flash? My cover display is now not working and won't communicate with the device. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Disregard. Apparently it can take up to 10 times for the flash to actually work.
[General Questions and Answers] OldNakMuay:
new recovery

Does anyone have an idea when they are going to update the recovery so we can partition the drive for dual boot?
[General Questions and Answers] xyzabc_:
Anyone know how to make the Esc key behave normally in Android? I never had issues with using the Hacker's Keyboard escape key in Termux, but on my Cosmo pressing the escape key seems to work like Android's back button, which minimizes Termux. I just want to use it like a normal escape key. I currently have vim set to use tilde to go to command mode, but that's a janky solution for a number of reasons and it means that I have to use that setup on any other box I'm accessing a given remote server from. I've looked in Settings->Cosmo Settings and in the Planet Keyboard app, and didn't see it either place. Any help would be much appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] VWrestle97:
Hi kineyDE,

Do you know which music player apps work with the music controls on the cover display front screen? I can't seem to get the cover display to respond to any of my inputs for any music player I have installed (music, FM, or video app).

VWrestle97
[General Questions and Answers] Bstard:
just installed a googlecam port. pictures are acceptable.. not as good as my old iphone 8plus, but good enough
[General Questions and Answers] masterhaides:
this needed it's own thread:

https://xdaforums.com/android/help/cosmo-communicator-to-post-t4032525

"I have a Cosmo Communicator that has been packed backed into it's box. I feel there are glaring security holes outlined in this article by Ninji:

https://wuffs.org/blog/pulling-apart...emfota-updater

With that said, I have not seen much discussion about the Cosmo Communicator here on XDA. I currently have a useless Cosmo because there is currently no Sailfish available for it, and it doesn't look like it will happen anytime soon. If there is a developer here that would like to work on it, I would be willing to loan out my device for that purpose.

Is there anyone else here who has a Cosmo?"

If a moderator want's to delete one or the other or let the separate one exist, i'm not worried. I just want to get this message out to the community.
[General Questions and Answers] lobertDE:
Hi as stated by Ninji disabling the updater should secure the device (unless already compromised).

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.dtinfo.tools

And once there is an update fingers crossed that there will be no new backdoor and you can turn it on again.

adb shell pm enable com.dtinfo.tools

So far I am very happy with my cosmo, but I am missing working volume buttons when it is closed.
[General Questions and Answers] masterhaides:
As stated by Ninji in the article:

"Disabling the SystemFota package should stop the device from communicating with Digitime and running the worker, but the backdoor service baked into Android is still there, which allows any app to execute a variety of privileged actions. I assembled a proof-of-concept with it which was able to dump the Android accounts database (including auth tokens) without using Android permissions or requiring user input, from a standard app at API level 28."

You should read the ENTIRE article before commenting.

https://wuffs.org/blog/pulling-apart-the-cosmos-systemfota-updater
[General Questions and Answers] xiaoxman:
A software bug or hardware issue?

The power indicator shows charging while not connected to the charger. Don't know its a software bug or hardware issue?

Battery drains very fast even not using.
[General Questions and Answers] 5ph1nx:
Wouldn't loading linux as the only OS remove all the baked in security issues in the unit? The only reason I want to buy one is to run linux on a pocket-able machine. Id just go with something like the GPD pocket but last one I had bricked and it doesn't have a backlit keyboard for low light situations.
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
From email
[General Questions and Answers] OranAgra:
Firmware upgrade fails after rooting.

[MENTION=8020904]kineyDE[/MENTION] I followed your rooting instructions and it worked great. Thanks.

One thing I didn't expect it that it did factory reset (maybe worth updating your post).

Anyway now, a few days later a new firmware was released, and the upgrade fails.

I'm guessing it's because of the OEM unlocking or the rooting itself (since I did that the device shows some warning message on startup).

Anyone knows how to fix this? or temporarily undo all the effects of this rooting method so that I can upgrade?
[General Questions and Answers] kineyDE:
[MENTION=1489087]OranAgra[/MENTION]: actually I have the update issues. Haven't found time to look into it. I will probably hack around when official Linux support is released.

I will add the info about the factory reset, thanks. I didn't really notice myself as I always root my phones before using them productively.
[General Questions and Answers] masterhaides:
I too have had a GPD Pocket. My first one only lasted a month, but they replaced it under warranty. second one lasted until I got a GPD MicroPC. I'm not sure which one I like more, but they are both great computers. What they lack is a cellular modem (ala Sim Tray) and a fingerprint scanner. Either one of those could be added via USB.

However, since we're not talking about computers, the Cosmo scratches an itch, but nobody is doing any development for it. You're talking about around 4500 end users. Of which, how many come here?

My Cosmo is sitting in the box. I will look at getting an FXTec Pro1 soon.

Android is fine, I just don't need backdoors to my personal info that anyone can utilize.
[General Questions and Answers] 5ph1nx:
I was thinking of getting the micropc due to the ports, but the issue I have is its literal pocket-ability. While the Gpd pocket did fit in a cargo pocket it was snug and that was fine, but I need something I can literally stick on a pocket and use easily on the go. The micropc looks great but the keyboard style makes me think more along the lines of phone than pocket pc. The Cosmo really does scratch an itch but the price and known vulnerabilities and small market do factor in. The FXtec pro1 would be an option if you could load linux natively and might even beat out the cosmo if it did. But that click laptop like board on the cosmo reminds me of the Psion I never could afford.

As for radios sure that is a major factor, but as long as it has decent Wi-Fi I could use my unlimited phone albeit draining 2 devices. Either way this segment for me will not replace my BlackBerry key2 le rather allow me full computing where my surfacebook really can't go easily.
[General Questions and Answers] masterhaides:
Keyboard on the MicroPC is a bit cramped, but the touchpad is very nice and works holding it in two hand quite well. It also is ABS plastic instead of metal, like the Pocket. The original Pocket banged on my leg as I walked and left my leg sore. The MicroPC is softer and more comfortable to carry in the pocket.

It still lacks the above mentioned missing differences between either GPD and a Cosmo or FXtec.

I want Sailfish!
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
From email update
[General Questions and Answers] DJ_smooth:
Considering getting one. Have one question about LTE bands

The website at https://store.planetcom.co.uk/products/cosmo-communicator lists one in stock as "US Keyboard with UK Plug" and then it lists a couple of US versions for pre-order, a "T-Mobile, ATT, Sprint" version, and a "Verizon, ATT, Sprint" version

Below that there is are a few LTE band lists labeled LTE FDD (Japan), LTE FDD (EUSA), and LTE (VE).

Is it safe to assume that the the (EUSA) version is the T-Mobile, ATT, Sprint version and the VE version is Verizon?

I'm a USA ATT user and don't really care about the charger if that is the only difference between the in stock version and the pre-order T-Mobile, ATT, Sprint version.

Anybody know for sure / know where I can find more detailed info about the pre-order version?

Thanks,

David
[General Questions and Answers] varun.gid:
Hi guys! I need help! Suddenly my cover display doesn't work. I tried to do an update it failed and then it said cover display connection error. I did a factory reset still it doesn't help. Cover display is off. Please please need help
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
You updated the pda or the cover display?

They are separate updates

You factory reset the pda or the cover display?
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
I think I just did the same thing.
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
Open cover display assistant/advanced

Select reset cover display
[General Questions and Answers] varun.gid:
I did this. Doesn't work. I did factory reset from PDA. How to factory reset cover display? I can't turn it on. I tried to Update Cover display only since it gave me a notification. I'm stuck now without cover display.
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
use the app named cover display assistant
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
looks like this.
[General Questions and Answers] Mks1967:
Having my Cosmo since feb 2 and had all recent updates going in almost without problems, now when real world (mine obviously) test has come, I must say that unfortunately, for me, the units does not perform. Two main issues here, one is the screen rotation; most apps I must use (no alternative) work only in portrait and the OS struggles to manage that, even after using alternative methods to the ridiculous "force rotation" option, like tasker and rotate pro, onece the app is in portrait the screen refresh and jumps are just unacceptable. The second issue is again related with the lack of usability in portrait, when you spend 100% of your commute time driving and have to attend/check emails and messages (I know, in an ideal world things are different) and switch quickly between apps and maps and calls, things you seemingly do with most last generation devices, the Cosmo becomes simply useless. Unfortunately, with my requirements, which happen to be shared by all people I know, the unit will either go back to his box and into my personal museum of mobile devices or on sale. A word for Planet guys: the idea and concept is excellent, specially for those who have a certain age and buying capacity, but precisely those people don't live in the ideal world you designed the unit for, but in one that requires certain basic functionalities that you either missed or intentionally removed or prevented.
[General Questions and Answers] masterhaides:
Shift + Fn + R will rotate the screen from landscape to portrait and vice versa without the need for third party apps. You can leave it in portrait if you wanted to.
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
Mine still jumps between landscape and portrait, when switching apps
[General Questions and Answers] Mks1967:
Unfortunately, in my case Shift/Fn/R does nothing whatsoever, no matter what app or position of the unit
[General Questions and Answers] spookme:
When you say you have tried Tasker - did you create a profiles / tasks to rotate automatically based on the orientation? Someone on the FB group gave me the idea to try that and it works really well. Basically, it uses the orientation sensor to rotate the screen as soon as you rotate the device to portrait mode. IT means it rotates automatically - like it should have from the start (IMHO).
[General Questions and Answers] Mks1967:
Hi Spookme, thanks for tip; I've tried tasker but had to download the free old version because for some reason I can't access the last version from UAE on the Cosmo (I can on my BBk2 and S/Note8 but have no idea on how to extract the apk from any of those so I can load it to cosmo); with an older version, the issue was that it does not show the "force rotate" parameter so tried some other options without any results. I've tried other apps that in theory do just that, automatic rotation based on sensor position, but also with no result, so I deleted them (old tasker and some rotation apps I've tried).

To make things more interesting, this morning the task bar disappeared, you press the "Planet' button and nothing whatsoever happens. In addition, on the weird side of things, the black/dark theme is selected, but some apps, including setup, decided it's no their cup of tea.

I'm under the impression that the OS needs lots and lots of polishing and planet guys did not have a very clear idea of what they wanted to do, if either a proper smartphone that could properly serve heavy keyboard users at the right time or an old school pda that could make some calls and a bit of browsing only for pages that are desktop oriented, like back in the day with the Nokia Communicator series and others alike. Much I'm afraid, they opted for the old school pda, given this is basically a gemini with a bit more powerful modem to make calls, which resides behind the external screen.

Anyway, still not fully given up on the thing, and any ideas on how to make this work as a proper modern standard smartphone with "utility scale" keyboard for those limited but crucial moments when is needed, will be extremely welcome !

Many Thanks !
[General Questions and Answers] spookme:
Ah - well if you do manage to get a recent version of Tasker, I can show you how to get rotation working. The Cosmo does require a bit of tweaking. For me that's a good thing - I like it. But I can see how it would be frustrating for those who just want a smart phone that "works".
[General Questions and Answers] charlie.s:
Standard Android re-install

Does anyone have an installable image of the standard (unrooted) Android? I managed to trash mine, though TWRP, Linux and rooted Android boot fine.
[General Questions and Answers] dio62000:
To set apps to be displayed in landscape or portrait, this apps works perfectly:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.snowlife01.android.rotationcontrolpro&hl=en_GB
[General Questions and Answers] mmbika:
How does Cosmo compare with Motorola WebTop and LapDock combo which is almost similar to what this Cosmo is trying to achieve and Canonical dropped out half way from Ubuntu phone? No body seems to have given much though to previous pioneers, only much hyped thing is a very bygone era Psion keyboard but recent past is being deliberately ignored. Those models are much worth to be highlighted and have much weight to compare Cosmo to.
[General Questions and Answers] masterhaides:
Linux and Rooted Android finally available:

http://support.planetcom.co.uk/index.php/Linux_for_Cosmo
[General Questions and Answers] jankratochvil:
This one - FIXED: does not - works for free (cannot post URLs here yet): "Ultimate Rotation Control" (id=nl.fameit.rotate)
[General Questions and Answers] dio62000:
The description says it's a 7 day trial (haven´t tried it though'.
[General Questions and Answers] jankratochvil:
You are right, fixed my comment. I do not use it in the end as it requires too much sniffing rights - some F/OSS software would be needed.
[General Questions and Answers] Mks1967:
Hi Spookme, many thanks for the offering. I will definitely try to get the latest Tasker and intend to abuse on your kind offering :). Sorry for not coming back earlier in this topic, but that's my life - 3 weeks on site, 2 days home now, then another 3 to 4 weeks on site. As said, will revert as soon I can on this - Many Thanks !!
[General Questions and Answers] Grutsch451:
Multi-Boot Installation

My Cosmo has worked well out of the box, and I've been very pleased with it. I am now contemplating going to the multi-boot world. The instructions from Planet Computers don't explicitly mention (at least I can't see it) whether or not it is possible to keep the 'un-rooted' version of Android. Can someone tell me if this is possible? Does the unrooted Android stay after re-partitioning the drive? Or does it get wiped out?

I just want to be clear about my options before proceeding.

thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] ghalebalmahdi:
hi there

when i tried to install TWRP in my cosmo planet and ask me to reboot in recovery mode this what happened

the screen stuck in logo with massage ( your device has failed verification and may not work properly . Please download recovery image with correct signature or disable verified boot. your device will reboot in 5 seconds ) ..... Red State .

and keep reboot in the same screen with massage ...

please can someone help me ,,,, PLEASE .
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
So you haven't already installed anything in recovery, or changed the partitions yet?

I don't have a solution, try contacting support

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cc92fc88ec4e469d8923c419ad9321b2
[General Questions and Answers] ghalebalmahdi:
So thanks bro.

I tried to install linux in my device and followed the steps carefully and when i tried to install TWRP and then flashing asked me to reboot in recovery mode and then stuck with the massage

your device has failed verification and may not work properly . Please download recovery image with correct signature or disable verified boot. your device will reboot in 5 seconds ) ..... Red State .

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I already installed the custom os debian and rooted android and was working smooth but the issue was happened when I flash TWRP and reboot in recovery mode
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
you can install TWRP only on the EMPTY_RECOVERY_BOOT_2 partition

Did you install it on boot 1?
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
You may need to flash a scatter file.

Maybe just the boot.img or the full firmware

See https://www.oesf.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=36052&view=findpost&p=294336
[General Questions and Answers] ghalebalmahdi:
yes bro I install in EMPTY_RECOVERY_BOOT_2 partition and after that I download the app from google play and install it and then I tried to flash it in boot recovery !!!!! and then when ask me to reboot the device stuck in the screen logo with the previous massage !!!
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
From email

Cosmo Android 9 V20 firmware update issues
[General Questions and Answers] hughakston:
wireless indicator LED

First day with a Cosmo Communicator that I bought on eBay. What is the Wireless Indicator LED, and why is it on? It's a LED above the camera lens. It wasn't on earlier today. What is it telling me? How do I turn it off? (Power cycled, didn't help.)
[General Questions and Answers] harchintan:
Re-install official/custom rom v19 or upgraded on cosmo

Hi All

Please guide me on how to manually update cosmo with official/custom rom ?

Please guide me step by step - i am kinda noob :D

will be grateful for help!

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How can I re-install OS on my Cosmo ? I have some display problem, maybe it's fixed by re-install

Problem: Main display doesn't switch on once Cosmo is closed and opened again.

See my post :

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1774620199505688/permalink/2277809709186732/
[General Questions and Answers] sd_shadow:
There is not anything really helpful from OEM

Just this

http://support.planetcom.co.uk/index.php/Linux_for_Cosmo
[General Questions and Answers] dentedilupo:
hi guys one more with cosmo

mine was bought used in ebay

some questions please, i have the 03.26.2020 v20

- to power on i can only use the esc , i cant power one when cosmo is turn off with the phone closed using the power button, is this normal?

- does the left and right type c port have the same function? sometimes my right port stops working

i see a lot of bugs, too many, but great device and idea but for the price should be better
[General Questions and Answers] tkotz:
Questions about dual boot

1) I don't think the official linux_for_cosmo site mentions a LXQT image as of writing this comment.

2) Has anyone gotten the linux_for_cosmo version of TWRP to work? When I select it I just get a boot-up image with a green bar down the right side of the screen then it goes black and reboots.

2a) I'm trying to get this working so I can add the F-Droid privilege extension to my system apps so that fdroid can auto update apps. If anyone has successfully moved an app into the system on this device I'd appreciate it. Titianium backup won't do it. The default recovery doesn't run ota zips that are not signed by planet computers. As above I can't get TWRP working. and I can't get any changes to the system(p36) filesystem to be kept tried as root on both android and debian.

Thanks for any help you can give.
[General Questions and Answers] tkotz:
Fixed TWRP and F-Droid

1) Overwrite the official TWRP with the unofficial one from here:

https://github.com/Treeki/unofficial-twrp-cosmo/releases

Then overwrite the TWRP partition using fastboot (I think this requires

fastboot flashing unlock

to have been done before)

fastboot flash TWRP unofficial-twrp-cosmo-20191214.img

2) Now you still can't just install the org.fdroid.fdroid.privileged.ota_2110.zip because this version of TWRP is not aware that it is in system as root mode. So just tell it is using adb shell

> adb shell
Cosmo_Communicator:/ # getprop ro.build.system_root_image

Cosmo_Communicator:/ # setprop ro.build.system_root_image true
Cosmo_Communicator:/ # getprop ro.build.system_root_image
true

3) make sure your /system is mounted

4) install the org.fdroid.fdroid.privileged.ota_2110.zip as normal.
[General Questions and Answers] poverome:
Hello everyone.

I wonder how will this device perform with Linux and the following packages:

- Gimp

- Inkscape

- Blender

- Audacity

- LMMS

- LibreOffice

- Scribus

- KDENlive

Compared to a middle end PC.

I never did nothing too complex with any of these, so my concerns are all about "fresh" performance (eg, in Gimp, I'd look at how smoothly you can draw a line, in Blender, how fast the default cube rotates, and so).

If you know any, please, link a video.

Finally, I know maybe there some issue, like KDENlive not starting and returning a "segmentation fault", or at least, this is what happens with chrooting Linux from Android. Does this happens with CC too?

Thanks everyone in advance for any help.

Bye, Ivano.

Edit: Or, maybe better, just link to a benchmark ran on a CC with Linux, compared to an Intel Core Duo Quad with a GeForce 710 GTX (my actual pc)