I was wondering, now that Google will release Android PC with OEMs like Samsung, HP etc... We might need proper productivity tools to be recreated on Android operating system. What are the tools we use on Windows that now need equivalent on Android Desktop ?
Hi,
We make a Debian based desktop distribution that runs as an application on top of any Android device. The only requirement is that the Android device needs to be rooted and use Google's standardized GKI kernel. The latest Android 17 release has excellent support for desktop mode and will be the basis for Googlebook laptops. Here is video of Linux desktop running on an Android 17 phone: https://youtu.be/LD9A024yAgc?si=XmkvfRpmwv_Lsf7H
Our latest Linux desktop is now based on Debian Trixie (13.5). You can download a free evaluation version from www.volkspc.org.
VolksPC
Have your phone as a only computer is cool since:
What made you believe that your phone could be more?
Cheers,
These screenshots reveal two major differences between ALOS and the Pixel's desktop mode.
The first difference is that it's impossible to place applications, folders, files, and widgets on the desktop, whereas this is possible on Aluminium OS.
Secondly, there's a significant difference in the user interface regarding quick settings and notifications. On Pixel smartphones' desktop mode, it's exactly the same extended interface found on tablets. On a tablet, this makes sense, because the interface must remain adapted to touch. Whereas on a PC, the interface needs to be compact to maximize screen space and the amount of information displayed. On Aluminium OS, the result is very clean and well-executed.
Pixel Android 17 Desktop Mode Quick Settings and Notifications
Aluminium OS Android 17 Quick Settings
The most surprising thing about all this is that ALOS and Pixel's desktop mode run on the exact same software base, Android 17. Even more surprising, everything I just mentioned has been present on Samsung DeX since One UI 8 and Android 16.
Samsung Dex OneUI 8.5/Android 16 Desktop and Notifications
Samsung Dex OneUI 8.5/Android 16 Quick Settings
We also know that Android native desktop mode was developed in close collaboration with Samsung. So why is Pixel's desktop mode so inferior to Aluminium OS and Samsung DeX?