Is there any way that I could use my old Android device by connecting it via USB or even using the wireless LAN and make/receive calls and traditional text messages (SMS) on my laptop running Ubuntu?
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I'm not quite sure how you answer calls from your Ubuntu laptop, but for SMS, you could use KDEConnect (despite the name, it will work on Unity according to this). Follow the instructions posted here to install KDEConnect on your laptop, and then install KDEConnect on your phone via F-Droid or the Play Store. Then, make sure the devices are connected to the same network, open up KDEConnect on your laptop and phone and click on your phone's name. Finally, choose your desired settings and click "Pair". Now, you can use SMS from your laptop, wirelessly share files between your devices, and sync notifications, among other things.
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This topic looks to be asking the same or a similar question, and the answer cites Android Notifier (linked in that thread) as a potential solution.
I don't know if you've considered it, or if it would be an appropriate response (if not, please edit or remove as necessary!)... But Google Voice allows for a new phone number which is used over WiFi. I have previously used that service for a business phone line as a Web developer, so that I could give a local number to clients and retain the privacy of my personal cell phone.
This does not rely on the phone being plugged into the computer, though, so perhaps this answer is not correct because it does not technically "use Ubuntu;" however, Google Voice can be used on the Web browser in Ubuntu (or any OS), as well as on your phone. You could download the app via WiFi on your old Android device and use it that way.
Forgive me if this is an irrelevant response, but if nothing else, a valid alternative.
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not sure if you managed to achieve what you wanted but if not a possible solution that I use is the app AirDroid.
