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Let's start with my mistakes:

  • I haven't followed LKML.
  • I assumed: Every ThinkPad has - overall - perfect Linux support, so this will as well.
  • I did look up support when purchasing but I was still not verifying on the LKML.
  • Edit: I trusted Qualcomm's marketing

So, I wanted a ARM-Linux laptop so bad. I heared about the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s in 2023 and I looked at marketing promises and (rare!) takes on it. Then there was the opportunity to buy this laptop fir a good price with the entire stats I would require for my next 10+ years. So I bought it.

In order to bake Linux on it I had to read up upon many things - I run it daily but have to accept some downsizes.

Anyhow, I thought this title would be interessting regarding Lenovo's and Qualcomm's "success" on ARM so that others may be aware that I am looking daily for the LKML and my model SC8280XP.

There is ONE SINGLE CONTRIBUTOR (there were two; The other joined Lenovo) allowed to have "elected and requested" documents in order to aid support. Despite their intentions (QUALCOMM) to support Linux. And I furthermore assume it hasn't have changed with the new Snapdragon X processors.

So, thanks to John Hovold and Linaro for doing an awesome job. I wish I could support you.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago (3 children)

How? I barely get 6 hours of just browsing, and it can only suspend for a day.

[–] something_random_tho 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Are you using power-profiles-daemon?

For Framework Laptop 13/16 AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series configurations, you will absolutely want to use power-profiles-daemon for the absolute best experience. Do NOT use TLP.

https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/optimizing-ubuntu-battery-life-Sye_48Lg3

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yes, I am. I also set both the power profile and epp to power save.

Are you using Mario's patched ppd by chance?

[–] something_random_tho 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I'm using whatever comes prepackaged with NixOS unstable: services.power-profiles-daemon.enable = lib.mkDefault true;