I Bought a Linux Phone in 2026

2026-03-02 22:45 UTC

cross-posted from: lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/39351554 Samtime tries out a Fairphone 6 running Ubuntu Touch and it seemed pretty fine. Noted issues were the second camera not working, GPS/Map app being a bit weird, and imo, the screen showing all the apps you have open is terrible. But with the reg app store and waydroid, I think it could be almost managable to use. My mom is a battery life fiend though, so that part she won’t let go of. What’s your thoughts?

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@linule@lemmy.world 2026-03-02 23:07

They need funding. Some people, countries and unions have an increased interest in tech independence.

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@shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 2026-03-03 00:24

I am seriously considering going to a Linux phone at some point in the future because what's to stop Google from deciding that we can't install apps even on AOSP? Like sure, for now it's only going to be devices with Google Play services that won't allow you to install your own apps, but who's to say Android 19 won't be released and completely kill the ability to install apps outside of the Play Store?

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@Gsus4@mander.xyz 2026-03-03 00:41

It's time, y'all!

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@FireWire400@lemmy.world 2026-03-03 13:54

Kinda unrelated but I do have a PinePhone a mate gave me a while back; no matter what OS you use on it it's sooo slow. Weirdly, the [Android port](https://github.com/GloDroidCommunity/pine64-pinephone) actually seemed the most usable... Now, I realise that the PinePhone isn't exactly a phone you're meant to daily drive, but even then the performance is terrrible.

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@Siegfried@lemmy.world 2026-03-03 01:48

As soon as my phone dies, i will jump into a linux phone

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@BigJohnnyHines@lemmy.ca 2026-03-04 12:40

Only as useful as your input and depends on the impedance of your headphones. I disagree, I think it makes a huge difference depending on setup. Everyone’s hearing sensitivity is different though. I do think people should try to hear for themselves before jumping to but anything.

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@Zeiram@lemmy.zip 2026-05-16 07:07

Not fine. I have the same with PostmarketOS. No audio and really slow WiFi.

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