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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Switch to Linux phone? (self.linux)

submitted 2 years ago by cianmor to c/[email protected]

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I have been out of the loop for a while with the development of Linux/GNU based OSes on phones. However, with seeing how companies (like reddit) can change the rules as they wish, I want to see if completely switching to Linux is possible.

Long story short… what are the current phone providers that have Linux as an OS, or what is the best way to run Linux on an off-the-shelf phone?

As a side-question, is Nextcloud still the next best option for a complete service alternative to Google/iCloud?

Thank you!

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[–] Krafting 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

As a side-question, is Nextcloud still the next best option for a complete service alternative to Google/iCloud?

yes

Long story short… what are the current phone providers that have Linux as an OS, or what is the best way to run Linux on an off-the-shelf phone?

Pine64 wiith the PinePhone (there a Pro version too)

Linux phone cannot replace modern smartphone completely yet... Camera support is kinda bad, the app ecosystem is growing, and it's getting there but not completely.

I'd recommend getting a linux phone if you really want to see for yourself and watch the developpement progressing closely of Linux on smartphone.

[–] DishonestBirb 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My Pinephone Pro battery life is also terrible, which, aside from any other issues, pretty much makes it impractical for use as a daily driver at this point, unfortunately. It's very much a Dev/Tinker device at this point (which is fine, things have to grow over time).

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