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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 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Beaver@lemmy.ca to c/linuxphones@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] Arghblarg@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 year ago (3 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.

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