# \#plasma-mobile **URL:** https://discuss.kde.org/tag/plasma-mobile/328.md [Latest](https://discuss.kde.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.kde.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.kde.org/tags.md) --- ## [Notification spam from Spacebar after inserting SIM for the first time](https://discuss.kde.org/t/notification-spam-from-spacebar-after-inserting-sim-for-the-first-time/51784)
**Author:** [@ChecOut](https://discuss.kde.org/u/ChecOut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/notification-spam-from-spacebar-after-inserting-sim-for-the-first-time/51784 "2026-11-14T10:26:45Z")
Hi all, My device is an Innowi ChecOut M. It is an x86 handheld with an Intel Atom processor, originally running Windows 10 64-Bit (And/or Android). As the device comes, the cellular modem is disabled in UEFI and “fla… --- ## [PLasma Mobile job offer](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-mobile-job-offer/51789)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Brown](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Paul_Brown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-mobile-job-offer/51789 "2026-11-13T13:18:35Z")
What are we doing now? Let’s just say we are hiring a software engineer to work on KDE’s Plasma Mobile platform. Is that you? Check out the full job offer and find out: --- ## [Remote access or mobile phone app for KMyMoney](https://discuss.kde.org/t/remote-access-or-mobile-phone-app-for-kmymoney/6436)
**Author:** [@9man](https://discuss.kde.org/u/9man)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/remote-access-or-mobile-phone-app-for-kmymoney/6436 "2026-10-26T15:53:54Z")
Hello, I am currently an active user of a proprietary app on Android to manage all my financial transactions. I cannot imagine using anything other than a smartphone for this sort of thing, because my transactions happe… --- ## [ Article: The advantages of mobile Linux over AOSP](https://discuss.kde.org/t/article-the-advantages-of-mobile-linux-over-aosp/51131)
**Author:** [@amosbatto](https://discuss.kde.org/u/amosbatto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/article-the-advantages-of-mobile-linux-over-aosp/51131 "2026-10-20T12:21:52Z")
After I posted my previous article, asking the question “Will Linux phones become a viable alternative to the Android/iOS duopoly?,” quite a few people commented that it made no sense to develop mobile Linux, when we alr… --- ## [Plasma Virtual Keyboard feedback needed](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-virtual-keyboard-feedback-needed/39008)
**Author:** [@frdbr](https://discuss.kde.org/u/frdbr)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-virtual-keyboard-feedback-needed/39008 "2026-09-23T04:07:55Z")
We’re almost a year into the We Care About Your Input KDE Goal, and we’ve made great progress across various input fronts like improving support for graphics tablets and gesture configuration. At the beginning of the … --- ## [No desktop since update on kdemobile](https://discuss.kde.org/t/no-desktop-since-update-on-kdemobile/49919)
**Author:** [@Goosefeather](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Goosefeather)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/no-desktop-since-update-on-kdemobile/49919 "2026-09-04T14:26:03Z")
Hi guys, I am new here, total newbie. Since the update 2-3 days ago I have done on my table where kdemobile is installed, I have a blank desktop screen. All black. I can’t have access to apps, no background. Nothing. D… --- ## [Plasma Mobile in Debian/Mobian is missing copy-paste menu on long-tapping](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-mobile-in-debian-mobian-is-missing-copy-paste-menu-on-long-tapping/49610)
**Author:** [@tiol](https://discuss.kde.org/u/tiol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-mobile-in-debian-mobian-is-missing-copy-paste-menu-on-long-tapping/49610 "2026-08-23T06:02:53Z")
Hi, I’m unable to get copy-paste within Plasma Mobile to work with some apps. Long-tapping on some input text successfully shows the copy/cut/paste contextual menu e.g. in firefox, telegram-desktop and in the test field… --- ## [Spacebar not recognising(?) usb modems](https://discuss.kde.org/t/spacebar-not-recognising-usb-modems/13966)
**Author:** [@Neurofibromin](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Neurofibromin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/spacebar-not-recognising-usb-modems/13966 "2026-07-23T02:47:20Z")
Hey, I am running into a problem when using spacebar: the program does not display any text messages that are coming to the sim card. I admit, my setup is a bit unique, ut I see no reason why it should not work. I am us… --- ## [Plasma Mobile Discover Filtering](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-mobile-discover-filtering/45003)
**Author:** [@vanessakindell](https://discuss.kde.org/u/vanessakindell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/plasma-mobile-discover-filtering/45003 "2026-06-22T03:23:47Z")
The mobile version of Discover could use the ability to filter to only show apps designed for mobile (or tested to work perfectly on mobile). --- ## [Feature: Ability to configure navigation panel button order](https://discuss.kde.org/t/feature-ability-to-configure-navigation-panel-button-order/36147)
**Author:** [@yoasif](https://discuss.kde.org/u/yoasif)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 7:24am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/feature-ability-to-configure-navigation-panel-button-order/36147 "2026-06-11T07:24:15Z")
I recently installed Plasma Mobile on my mobile device and found myself fighting my muscle memory in navigating the UI. On my Samsung Galaxy device, Android offers me an option to switch between two layouts. This would… --- ## [Are there any themes that look great on Plasma Mobile?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/are-there-any-themes-that-look-great-on-plasma-mobile/47562)
**Author:** [@cybertailor](https://discuss.kde.org/u/cybertailor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/are-there-any-themes-that-look-great-on-plasma-mobile/47562 "2026-06-05T19:40:39Z")
I’d like to rice my Plasma Mobile installation a bit. I’m particularly interested in AMOLED themes. On desktop I have Arc theme with Papirus icons. --- ## [Merkuro Contact Menubar not visible in Plasma Mobile](https://discuss.kde.org/t/merkuro-contact-menubar-not-visible-in-plasma-mobile/47010)
**Author:** [@user321](https://discuss.kde.org/u/user321)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/merkuro-contact-menubar-not-visible-in-plasma-mobile/47010 "2026-05-15T12:54:35Z")
Hello, I am experiencing an interesting issue that I am not sure is a bug or not. I have a vcard file containing information for many contacts. I would like to import this file into Merkuro Contact running on Arch Linux… --- ## [Is There A Roadmap For Improvments To The Tablet Experience On Plasma Mobile?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-there-a-roadmap-for-improvments-to-the-tablet-experience-on-plasma-mobile/46687)
**Author:** [@CuriousTommy](https://discuss.kde.org/u/CuriousTommy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-there-a-roadmap-for-improvments-to-the-tablet-experience-on-plasma-mobile/46687 "2026-05-02T16:30:14Z")
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if there is an official roadmap for improving the tablet experience on Plasma Mobile. I have Plasma Mobile (Fedora 44) installed on my Framework 12 and I like the potential it has for off… --- ## [Is It Normal For The App Overview To Be Inconsistent In Plasma Mobile?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-it-normal-for-the-app-overview-to-be-inconsistent-in-plasma-mobile/46596)
**Author:** [@CuriousTommy](https://discuss.kde.org/u/CuriousTommy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-it-normal-for-the-app-overview-to-be-inconsistent-in-plasma-mobile/46596 "2026-04-29T08:55:12Z")
I noticed a strange inconsistency when accessing the app overview (not sure what the official name is). Accessing the app overview by swiping up on the touchscreen: Accessing the app overview through a 4 finger swip… --- ## [Questions about plasma mobile development](https://discuss.kde.org/t/questions-about-plasma-mobile-development/45988)
**Author:** [@archisman](https://discuss.kde.org/u/archisman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/questions-about-plasma-mobile-development/45988 "2026-04-05T19:33:16Z")
What is the easiest way to develop components for Plasma mobile? What OS would be convenient to build and test Plasma mobile (I will edit the source and locally test it)? Is there a specific OS (e.g. KDE Neon) where Pla… --- ## [KDE-plasma Mobile compatible with Artix Linux or MX Linux?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-plasma-mobile-compatible-with-artix-linux-or-mx-linux/45622)
**Author:** [@Plasmob1](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Plasmob1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kde-plasma-mobile-compatible-with-artix-linux-or-mx-linux/45622 "2026-03-25T12:28:27Z")
Hi, as I recently installed KDE-plasma Mobile with Fedora on my Acer Switch 5, I noticed that the system was a bit slow. Not annoyingly slow, but slower than with the Win10 that was on that before. So I wonder if anybo… --- ## [Desktop/Home Screen in KDE-Plasma Mobile missing App icons and KDE symbol not working](https://discuss.kde.org/t/desktop-home-screen-in-kde-plasma-mobile-missing-app-icons-and-kde-symbol-not-working/45552)
**Author:** [@Plasmob1](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Plasmob1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/desktop-home-screen-in-kde-plasma-mobile-missing-app-icons-and-kde-symbol-not-working/45552 "2026-03-22T19:08:21Z")
Hi, I installed Fedora with KDE-Plasma mobile today on my Acer Switch 5, and it went smoothly. Except the main camera, everything is working. However, somehow I managed to switch the mobile Home Screen to something dif… --- ## [Convergence-like features in Plasma mobile/desktop](https://discuss.kde.org/t/convergence-like-features-in-plasma-mobile-desktop/44526)
**Author:** [@usbee](https://discuss.kde.org/u/usbee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/convergence-like-features-in-plasma-mobile-desktop/44526 "2026-03-06T18:48:19Z")
In the light of growing popularity of Linux handhelds that has desktop mode but uses a tablet form factor at their core using Plasma mobile on their built in touch screens would make a lot more sense than using desktop P… --- ## [How to Install Plasma Mobile on an IOS](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-to-install-plasma-mobile-on-an-ios/44929)
**Author:** [@Ibadullah](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Ibadullah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-to-install-plasma-mobile-on-an-ios/44929 "2026-03-03T14:51:56Z")
I have an iphone 13 which i’d like to use as a secondary, but ios is too limiting for my needs. id like to be able to run a different more open OS on it like Plasma Mobile or even at least Lineage or stock android but i… --- ## [Kirigami.ScrollablePage: No refresh animation with short contents](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kirigami-scrollablepage-no-refresh-animation-with-short-contents/43209)
**Author:** [@johnzhou721](https://discuss.kde.org/u/johnzhou721)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kirigami-scrollablepage-no-refresh-animation-with-short-contents/43209 "2026-01-08T01:50:53Z")
On a KDE Plasma Desktop Environment with Fedora and latest Kirigami, I have this code in QML import QtQuick import QtQuick.Layouts import QtQuick.Controls as Controls import org.kde.kirigami as Kirigami import org.kde.k… --- ## [Picture password on Librem 5](https://discuss.kde.org/t/picture-password-on-librem-5/39841)
**Author:** [@Librem5-user](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Librem5-user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/picture-password-on-librem-5/39841 "2025-09-19T12:31:21Z")
Hi All!! I’m new here! I’m using Kde Plasma mobile on Postmarket OS on Librem 5! Please I’d like to know if it’s possible to have picture password to unlock the screen, being it more safe than inserting password (someon… --- ## [How do I recieve MMS messages in Spacebar? \[AT&T/ATT\]](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-recieve-mms-messages-in-spacebar-at-t-att/38361)
**Author:** [@fxj75215](https://discuss.kde.org/u/fxj75215)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-recieve-mms-messages-in-spacebar-at-t-att/38361 "2025-09-03T19:40:16Z")
I have KDE’s Spacebar installed on my Librem 5 but cannot figure out how to access/receive MMS messages. (edited image example) I added my MMS settings but still get the message above. Have any of you been able to … --- ## [How do I configure KDE Plasma Mobile to sync contacts with a remote CardDAV server?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-configure-kde-plasma-mobile-to-sync-contacts-with-a-remote-carddav-server/39316)
**Author:** [@fxj75215](https://discuss.kde.org/u/fxj75215)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-configure-kde-plasma-mobile-to-sync-contacts-with-a-remote-carddav-server/39316 "2025-09-01T01:51:18Z")
Hello everyone! I use Posteo to sync and store my contacts. How can I sync their CardDAV server with my Mobian device? Thank you all so much for any help/support. --- ## [How do I send text messages with KDE Plasma on Mobian?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-send-text-messages-with-kde-plasma-on-mobian/38330)
**Author:** [@fxj75215](https://discuss.kde.org/u/fxj75215)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-send-text-messages-with-kde-plasma-on-mobian/38330 "2025-08-11T01:26:06Z")
Hello everyone! I am sure I am just missing it, but I cannot find an SMS application in Mobian with KDE Plasma. Is there an application to send text messages? Thank you all so much for any help! --- ## [How do I backup/restore data from KDE's Spacebar?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-backup-restore-data-from-kdes-spacebar/38324)
**Author:** [@ugr35340](https://discuss.kde.org/u/ugr35340)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-do-i-backup-restore-data-from-kdes-spacebar/38324 "2025-08-10T11:41:57Z")
I want to backup my messages within KDE’s Spacebar so that I may do a full system reinstallation. How can I backup my messages and restore them into a new installation? --- ## [Is Plasma Mobile really slow for anyone?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-plasma-mobile-really-slow-for-anyone/29756)
**Author:** [@rokejulianlockhart](https://discuss.kde.org/u/rokejulianlockhart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-plasma-mobile-really-slow-for-anyone/29756 "2025-07-24T23:50:05Z")
I have it installed on postmarketOS edge on my Fairphone 4, and although I’ve been informed that hardware acceleration is supported (which I’ve confirmed via glxinfo), it’s a lot slower than the OEM’s AOSP distribution w… --- ## [No button to post message, only enter/new line](https://discuss.kde.org/t/no-button-to-post-message-only-enter-new-line/37553)
**Author:** [@oleksii](https://discuss.kde.org/u/oleksii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/no-button-to-post-message-only-enter-new-line/37553 "2025-07-24T21:36:40Z")
I use NeoChat v25.04.3 on Postmarket OS / Fairphone 5 Ref: org.kde.neochat/aarch64/stable Commit: 3bd4575deb463f1572f5df023049c0f3924cbd844589cb4d721968afd8fa18dd I don’t know how to press enter in a way to post a mes… --- ## [How does one invoke Plasma Mobile from the CLI?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-does-one-invoke-plasma-mobile-from-the-cli/34432)
**Author:** [@rokejulianlockhart](https://discuss.kde.org/u/rokejulianlockhart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 4:48am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/how-does-one-invoke-plasma-mobile-from-the-cli/34432 "2025-07-15T04:48:40Z")
As reddit.com/r/kde/comments/dlp7zi asks, does a command equivalent to Plasma Desktop’s startplasma-wayland exist for Plasma Mobile? Context --- ## [Overcommit memory shenanigans](https://discuss.kde.org/t/overcommit-memory-shenanigans/36909)
**Author:** [@ell1e](https://discuss.kde.org/u/ell1e)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/overcommit-memory-shenanigans/36909 "2025-07-10T19:08:42Z")
I was advocating to merge plasma desktop and plasma mobile, but a recent experience made me wonder about Plasma Desktop’s efficiency: I was testing out a system with echo 2 \> /proc/sys/vm/overcommit\_memory. When using p… --- ## [Nix tools not available in Plasma Mobile wayland session](https://discuss.kde.org/t/nix-tools-not-available-in-plasma-mobile-wayland-session/33428)
**Author:** [@jaror](https://discuss.kde.org/u/jaror)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/nix-tools-not-available-in-plasma-mobile-wayland-session/33428 "2025-04-28T11:17:54Z")
I just installed Debian 12 on my Surface Pro 6 tablet and have started to use the plasma mobile wayland session. However, I noticed that my nix tools are no longer available in the plasma mobile session. Even sourcing /e… [Next page](https://discuss.kde.org/tag/plasma-mobile/328.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=plasma-mobile)