Using ThinkPad T480 as a mobile phone
A tech enthusiast demonstrates how to repurpose a Lenovo ThinkPad T480 into a fully functional mobile phone. By installing custom firmware and a specific LTE modem, the user can handle calls, SMS, and mobile data on the laptop.
Why it matters
This project highlights the potential for hardware longevity and user-controlled computing by bypassing manufacturer restrictions on mobile hardware.
ThinkPad T480 can be used as a fully featured mobile phone, supporting calls, SMS and mobile data. Here is a video of me receiving a phone call on mine (with the 25 year edition keyboard):
This laptop already has a SIM card slot for LTE modems. However, the PCM pins for audio transmission are not connected.
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