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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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Here's a way to support linux mobile development even if you're forced to use android or ios (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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LPT: If you're not a fan of where Android or iOS is going but have to use one, buy a used phone to avoid giving money directly to ill-intentioned manufacturers. Then use some of the savings to support Linux Mobile Distro development!

We need to show a market demand for repairable phones and unlocked bootloaders.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I refuse to buy any phone new, I always look for one 2-3 years old with verified stable support for lineageOS.

Also a good way to do a little to reduce e-waste. Many slightly older models have stock remaining new-in-box so it isn't always an issue of buying 'used' hardware.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

I also just did this and got a refurbished phone for a decent discount compared to buying the same one new.

LineageOS support is an absolute must. I haven't used a stock Android for the last 6-7 years probably.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I am also looking to buy old phones, preferably a Pixel, but how do you clean phones that have gone to weird places that you're probably not aware of? Alcohol wipe?

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

If it's not new-in-box, yeah, pretty much. I'm happy with my OnePlus-5T.