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Using ThinkPad T480 as a mobile phone

Quality: 7/10 Relevance: 8/10

Summary

The article demonstrates turning a ThinkPad T480 into a functional mobile phone, using Libreboot to bypass firmware restrictions and enabling a third-party LTE modem (Quectel EG25-G) to handle calls, SMS, and data. It highlights hardware hacking trade-offs, including antenna compatibility and the possibility of running Android apps via Waydroid, illustrating a DIY approach to a phone-like device.

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