Description
PhoneToLinux Desktop is a modern Avalonia UI application built with .NET 8, designed to seamlessly integrate and synchronize your Android mobile device with your Linux desktop. It enables real-time management of phone calls, messages, and system notifications directly from your desktop environment.
Installation Instructions
Requirements & Configuration
To seamlessly connect your Android device with PhoneToLinux Desktop, ensure the following prerequisites and setup steps are completed:
1. Android Companion App
- You must have the PhoneToLinux companion app installed on your Android device.
- Make sure to grant all requested permissions (Bluetooth, Notifications, Contacts, and Call Management) on your phone to allow complete synchronization with your desktop.
2. Network & Port Configuration
If you have an active firewall (such as firewalld or ufw) running on your Linux system, you need to open the required communication ports.
- UDP Port
5353: Used for local device discovery (mDNS / Zeroconf). - TCP Port
8080: Used for data synchronization, call signals, and messaging service traffic.
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=5353/udp
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=8080/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload
For hands-free audio, call routing, and low-latency interaction, properly pair your phone with your Linux environment:Enable Bluetooth: Turn on Bluetooth on both your Android phone and Linux PC.Make Discoverable: Ensure your Linux PC is set as discoverable in system settings.Pair the Device:Open System Settings $\rightarrow$ Bluetooth on Linux (or use bluetoothctl in terminal).Find your Android phone in the device list and click Pair.Confirm the matching PIN on both your phone and PC.Audio Profile Configuration (Hands-Free):Once paired, go to your Linux audio/volume control panel (PipeWire / WirePlumber).Ensure your phone is configured to use the HFP/HSP (Headset) profile for voice calls, or A2DP for media audio playback.
Active Releases
The following unofficial repositories are provided as-is by owner of this project. Contact the owner directly for bugs or issues (IE: not bugzilla).
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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/stanislav1988/phonetolinuxdesktop/
