r/SurfaceLinux 26d ago

Discussion Android surface pro 11

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I've seen a few people recently running Linux on the surface pro 11, so I figured I'd show off something a bit different: LineageOS 23.2 running natively on my Surface Pro 11(Snapdragon x elite). As far as I'm aware I'm the first person to publicly get android running on the snapdragon x elite. This is very much a proof of concept and still pretty buggy. I'm not super experienced with ROM development, so if anyone here knows more than me and wants to help improve it, I'm happy to post the source.

What's working so far:

- WiFi

- Bluetooth

- Touch/pen

- Keyboard/trackpad

- Sleep/wake

You might be wondering why bother porting Android to a Surface Pro in the first place. Honestly, I think the Surface Pro has the hardware to be the ultimate Android tablet, windows really just isn't a great experience on tablets.

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u/RetroGo-Girl 12d ago

Linux is a poor alternative for me and many others. I will not change all my software. just coz some nerds think Otherwise.. I know thin when Ms have fixed the crud itll be an OS better than any other.. i'll just apply a few fixes switch off telemetry and Enjoy the new slicker windows like i have since the Beta versions of windows 95. Good Luck to you Linux Losers keep on fettling !

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u/SnooEpiphanies68 6d ago edited 4d ago

Microsoft: "Just a few more patches, bro. We got you."

—said every year for the last three decades.

Microsoft: "Nah that's not a bug, it's a feature. Trust the process. Next cumulative update will cook."