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TL;DR A GrapheneOS enthusiast has built a lapdock designed around a Pixel 9 running GrapheneOS in Desktop Mode.
The device has a modular design, including a removable, folding keyboard, built-in mouse storage, shoulder-strap support, and more.
The creator plans to release more DIY lapdock designs in the future rather than continuing with this particular model.
A GrapheneOS user has finished work on what’s one of the coolest DIY lapdocks we’ve seen in a while. The project turns a GrapheneOS-powered Pixel 9 into a portable desktop setup using Android’s Desktop Mode, while still letting you use the phone’s display independently as a second screen.
According to the creator’s Reddit post, they first built an early prototype around three months ago. A positive response from the GrapheneOS community motivated them to continue refining the idea, resulting in this latest and final version, which makes the entire setup self-contained and easy to carry.
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The lapdock has a folding Bluetooth keyboard that snaps onto the front for transport. When it’s time to work, you can detach it completely and place it wherever it’s most comfortable. The creator says they intentionally avoided copying a traditional laptop design, opting instead for a unique folding mechanism inspired by the unconventional doors found on sports cars.
There’s also a Bluetooth mouse that slides neatly into a compartment at the back. The stand has also been reinforced, while a carrying handle can be paired with a shoulder strap so you can carry the lapdock like a bag.
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