All, as I am more centered around a virtual desktop infrastrucure I would like my FP5 to replace my laptop in some instances.
For that purpose, I would like to run a keyboard, a mouse and an external monitor from the USB-C port and desktop mode. The idea works with my Lenovo Thunderbolt Docking station, but that device is stationary. The more “portable” USB-C to HDMI/USB adapters leave me stranded. The USB portion works, but for the life of me I can’t get the video output to chooch. Yes, I loaded the parts cannon and bought three different versions, no luck - to add insult to injury, they do work as intended with the woman’s Galaxy S11, so it must be something about the FP.
Thanks for the tip (doesn’t the FP5 have Miracast built in?), but I would like to use the native Desktop mode. “The more 3rd party, the less fun” is a lesson I have come to learn.
I regularly use the Kensington SD1500 USB-C Mobile Dock. (60€ on Amazon, cheaper on eBay)
It works well for both FP4 and FP5, and for both “mirror mode” and “desktop mode”.
No extra software needed, just plug and that’s all
The only drawback is that there is only one USB-A port, so I have to choose between wired mouse or wired keyboard… /
Only for try, I’ve buy the Digitus USB-C smartphone docking station (7 lorts).
It works with my covered FP4, but I can’t say if it suites you and your needs.
I use an hama 00200117 with my FP4. It has 2 USB-A 2.0, one USB-A 3.2 and an USB-C PD Ports. It costs about 30 Euro.
I run an archlinux in termux with proot-distro and the enlightenment desktop on top with tigervnc. As VNC Client i use AVNC. So i have a better Desktop experience than with the Android UI.
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