Linux Phones

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Community about running GNU/Linux on phones. Projects like Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile, PostmarketOS, Mobian etc. Either on former Android phones or hardware like the PinePhone.

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Android 16 will include a Terminal and full Linux VM support with GPU acceleration (www.notebookcheck.net)

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[–] pelya 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Android cannot even emulate an older version of Android to run outdated apps.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I know right??????
My number one pipe-dream feature is being able to run a Android VM inside Android!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Honestly, I'd rather have a working Linux phone that can run Android apps. I like being in control of my devices.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As we all do, but the reverse is sadly more realistic and would allow running those shitty banking apps etc.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Simple solution

Overthrow the banks

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

It will be the year of the convergence devices !!

Been waiting for 10 Years now...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Please, please, please. Can't wait until I go proper VMs.