💻 Operating system options

Fydetab Duo is designed to run FydeOS by default. However, you may also boot and run other open-source operating systems.

Factory default OS: FydeOS quick start

When you first press the power on button on your Fydetab Duo and boot it up for the first time, you will be greeted by FydeOS.

Activation wizard: On the first boot, FydeOS will initiate what is usually called the "out-of-box experience" - a fancy way of saying "activation wizard".
Information requirements: During OOBE, it will ask for certain information such as your language, keyboard layout, wifi details, user account details and credentials. Most of these should be self-explanatory.

FydeOS Account: You can choose from using a FydeOS account, a Google account, or a completely offline "local account" to continue using FydeOS.
- Account creation: If you have yet to have a FydeOS or a Google account, you are also given the option to create one right on the page.
- Cloud functionalities: Using an online account with FydeOS will enable extra cloud-powered functionalities, for example, profile and preferences synchronisation.

Browser app: Once you are landed on the desktop, you can start your journey by launching the "browser" app to access your favourite web apps.
Android subsystem: FydeOS will also prompt you to activate the "Android subsystem" by sending you a system notification; following the instructions and accepting the Terms will enable you to utilise the built-in Android support to run thousands of Android apps.
FydeOS Store: Do check out the FydeOS Store; it's a good starting point to install some of the essentials.

Linux subsystem: If you know your way around the Linux command line, you can also enable the Linux subsystem within FydeOS to utilise a fully self-contained Debian 12 environment.
- Access: You can find it under the "FydeOS settings" - "Developer" tab.

It's recommended to familiarise yourself with the FydeOS help website, and I am sure the contents will help you navigate through the daily usage of FydeOS.