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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    1 year ago

    You have to find a phone that is compatible with open source Linux Phone OS. Most of the OS websites give a listing of what phone make/model works. FYI, almost all the Google Pixel phones work.

    Here are a few I am keeping an eye on when my Pixel 4a/5G stops getting updates from Google…this year. /

    LineageOS/ GrapheneOS/ CalyxOS/ e.foundation/

    Youtube videos and other websites are good sources on how to install, etc.

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      LineageOS/ GrapheneOS/ CalyxOS/ e.foundation

      Aren’t all of those Android derivatives?

      I think Ubuntu Touch, or postmarketOS would be more in line with what OP is asking.

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        Yes, they are Android derivities, but Android is basically Linux…runs off a linux kernel. If you want a pure linux system, I think there is a KDE platform for phones and Ubuntu (I think) but you can’t run regular Android Apps, do banking, etc. You are more open source, but limited in certain areas.

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      1 year ago

      You’re talking about Android (Linux) phones, and not GNU/Linux as stated in the question.