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!
yes
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.
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).
This is an ignorant question, but I just don’t know the answer. Would a Pine Phone be able to run progressive web apps, because presumably it has Firefox or a modern Firefox alternative?