🐧 FuriLabs Convergence Hub turns smartphones into PC replacement with 8 ports

｢ FLX1 is a smartphone that relies on Linux instead of Android. In combination with the new Convergence Hub, this device can be turned into a Linux PC, but the docking station is also expected to be compatible with Android smartphones as long as they support external monitors via USB-C ｣

https://www.notebookcheck.net/FuriLabs-Convergence-Hub-turns-smartphones-into-PC-replacement-with-8-ports.1214461.0.html

#linuxphone #flx1 #opensource #linux

🐧 FuriLabs Convergence Hub turns smartphones into PC replacement with 8 ports

｢ FLX1 is a smartphone that relies on Linux instead of Android. In combination with the new Convergence Hub, this device can be turned into a Linux PC, but the docking station is also expected to be compatible with Android smartphones as long as they support external monitors via USB-C ｣

https://www.notebookcheck.net/FuriLabs-Convergence-Hub-turns-smartphones-into-PC-replacement-with-8-ports.1214461.0.html

#linuxphone #flx1 #opensource #linux

@reiver

I am using FLX1 (not FLX1s). It is a great phone, but uninstalling some android apps (from Aurora store) leaves artifacts that I can't get rid of. Also it is not fully open source. I do have to restart android container often enough for apps to work properly, RAM gets clogged up enough to see messages about os killing various processes. I also stil have screen flickering when power button pressed quickly twice. It is not a perfect phone - but it is my daily driver.

#FLX1 #FuriLabs

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You install "Aurora Store" from "F-Droid". It lets you install non-open-source Android apps. Ones that you cannot live without and cannot "get" any other way.

Again, yes, the FLX1s can also run (many) Android apps.

This is where you would look last, if you cannot find what you want in "Software" or "F-Droid".

#FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone

3/

"F-Droid" also comes pre-installed. F-Droid lets you install open-source Android apps.

Yes, the FLX1s can also run (many) Android apps.

You would install Android apps if you cannot find a native version or alternative in "Software".

This is where you would look second, if you cannot find what you want in "Software".

#FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone

2/

"Software" comes pre-installed. It lets you install native Linux apps.

This is where you would look first for any app, or app type, that you want or need.

#FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone

1/

Somewhat recently I switched to using the FLX1s Linux phone (from an Android phone).

The FLX1s is a privacy oriented phone, that is an open platform, built on open-source software, where I am in control of it.

One thing that I find makes using it better is — having these 3 app stores installed:

• Software
• F-Droid
• Aurora Store

#FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone

I switched my phone somewhat recently — from an Android phone to a FLX1s Linux Phone.

I am an early adopter — so there are some rough areas, but —

I am largely happy with the phone.
Especially given that it is a privacy oriented phone, that is an open platform, built on open-source software, where I am in control of it.

One nice thing though — for the apps where there is no Linux alternative, you can run (some) Android apps on it.

#FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone

I visited the FuriLabs booth at FOSDEM 2026.

...

I showed them my FuriLabs FLX1s phone 🙂

...

I actually caused an issue with my FLX1s. @fakeshell on the @furilabs team fixed it!

Thank you @fakeshell !!

#FOSDEM #FOSDEM2026 #FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone

We are currently at FOSDEM 2026. Come and visit and say hello! https://furilabs.com/fosdem-2026/

#FOSDEM #furilabs #FLX1 #FLX1S #linuxonmobile #furiOS

We are currently at FOSDEM 2026. Come and visit and say hello! https://furilabs.com/fosdem-2026/

#FOSDEM #furilabs #FLX1 #FLX1S #linuxonmobile #furiOS

Our NEW Convergence Hub is now available. https://furilabs.com/shop/convergence-hub/

#Convergence #furilabs #FLX1 #FLX1S #linuxonmobile #furiOS

Our NEW Convergence Hub is now available. https://furilabs.com/shop/convergence-hub/

#Convergence #furilabs #FLX1 #FLX1S #linuxonmobile #furiOS

RE: https://mastodon.social/@dansup/115962030767817136

Awesome!

Loops may be available for and usable on the FLX1s Linux phone soon.

(The FLX1s is a non-Android (Linux) phone that can run some Android apps.)

#Fediverse #FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone #Loops #LoopsVideo

RE: https://mastodon.social/@dansup/115962030767817136

Awesome!

Loops may be available for and usable on the FLX1s Linux phone soon.

(The FLX1s is a non-Android (Linux) phone that can run some Android apps.)

#Fediverse #FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone #Loops #LoopsVideo

We want to hear about your "Life with FuriOS"!

Drop us a message and we will promote it on our socials and on our blog.

#LifewithFuriOS #FLX1 #FLX1S #linuxonmobile #furiOS #ddfuriOS

I wanted to connect a keyboard to my FLX1s Linux phone.

I first tried connecting a USB keyboard to it — but, I couldn't get it to work.

Others on the Furilabs Matrix / Telegram room suggested using a Bluetooth keyboard.

So, I purchased an inexpensive (CAD $13) Bluetooth key, and — it worked! 🙂

#Bluetooth #BluetoothKeyboard #FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone

@organicmaps Thanks for maintaining a #flatpak Linux version - especially useful on #LinuxMobile.

#MobileLinux #postmarketOS #Mobian #PureOS #Librem5 #FLX1 #FLX1s #Droidian #Pinephone

My FLX1s (FLX1 slim) Linux Phone arrived 🙂

I pre-ordered it almost 1 year ago — on February 17th, 2025.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@reiver/115234663238279603

#FLX1 #FLX1s #FLX1Slim #FuriLabs #FuriPhone #LinuxPhone