Installation #
Refer to the official Ubuntu installation tutorial for general guidance on the installation process.
- Download the installer named
ubuntu-24.10-desktop-amd64.isofrom the Ubuntu 24.10 download page and write it to a USB disk. - Proceed with the installation as usual, then reboot when it’s complete.
Post-installation #
Screen Scale #
- Right-click on the desktop wallpaper and select Display settings.
- Enable Fractional scaling.
- Adjust the window if needed.
- Set the scale to 150%.
- Click Apply and confirm by selecting Keep Changes.
- Close the Display settings.
- Alternatively, you can adjust the font size using gnome-tweaks.
Unpin Apps from the Sidebar #
- Right-click on any unwanted apps in the sidebar and select Unpin.
- Go to Settings → Ubuntu Desktop → Icon size, and set the size to 32.
Display Orientation on Startup #
To correct the screen orientation during startup and shutdown:
- Open Terminal from the menu.
- Paste the following command and press Enter:
echo 'GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="$GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT fbcon=rotate:1 video=DSI-1:panel_orientation=right_side_up"' | sudo tee /etc/default/grub.d/fbcon-rotate.cfg && sudo update-grub && echo Success - Enter your password when prompted.
- If the command executes successfully, you should see a Success message.
- Reboot to apply the changes.
Screen Auto-rotation #
- Open Terminal and paste the following command, then press Enter
sudo apt install --update gnome-shell-extension-manager && echo Success - Enter your password when prompted and wait for the Success message.
- Launch Extension Manager from the menu.
- Click Browse, search for “rotate,” and install the Screen rotate extension.
- Switch to the Installed page, and click the ⚙️ settings icon for the Screen rotate extension.
- Set the orientation offset to 1.
- If the screen orientation is incorrect, reboot the device.
- You can now toggle screen auto-rotation from the quick menu in the top-right corner. Test by rotating the device.
On-Screen Keyboard — Option 1 #
- Open the ⚙️ settings of the Screen rotate extension again.
- Check the box for Show OSK in portrait orientation.
- Note: There is still a need to find a way to hide the accessibility icon.
- In this configuration, the on-screen keyboard (OSK) will only be enabled in portrait mode. Swipe up from the bottom to show the keyboard, and use the hide button to dismiss it.
On-Screen Keyboard — Option 2 (Currently Broken) #
This method is awaiting compatibility with Gnome 47.
- Open Extension Manager from the menu.
- Click Browse, search for “OSK,” and install the TODO extension.
- You can now toggle the on-screen keyboard from the menu bar in the top-right corner.
KVM Module #
The KVM module functions as a standard webcam. TODO: Explore compatible apps.
Fingerprint Reader #
The fingerprint reader (FocalTech FTE3600) is not supported. For more details, see the related issue on libfprint.
Further Reading #
Information taken from https://gist.github.com/epsimatic
Good question, like can the KVM module function without booting into an OS (at bios), just like a lapdock ( battery-powered screen, keyboard, touchpad in a laptop formfactor without compute motherboard from brand like NexDock, Uperfect or Dopesplay).
Or requires a special app/software from within a booted OS (and here it’s what is referred to as “webcam”?
The Linux guide was based on a guide from https://gist.github.com/epsimatic you can find information there.
Thanks for the guide, as regards the KVM module, what do you really mean the “KVM module functions as a standard webcam” for someone who is particularly to buy the GDP pocket 3 or 4, install Linux/Ubuntu for the sole purpose of using it as a KVM on headless servers in a Datacenter. That “webcam” part isn’t clear.
Clarify on it, with a demo perhaps.
Thanks
The Linux guide was based on a guide from https://gist.github.com/epsimatic you can find information there.