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@OpenSource @foss It would be great if we had a LineageOS/GrapheneOS image that would be similar to Linux distros where they could b (fosstodon.org)

submitted 1 year ago by LordChaos82@fosstodon.org to c/foss@beehaw.org

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@OpenSource @foss It would be great if we had a LineageOS/GrapheneOS image that would be similar to Linux distros where they could be installed on any Android phone and it would auto download/install all the drivers needed for the phone to be fully functional. I really hope there is some work being done on this in the background.

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[–] ISOmorph@feddit.de 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's in parts what is happening with #plasmamobile

And since Android is gradually closing its source, that's probably the way top go anyway

[–] coldhotman@nrsk.no 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

[–] LordChaos82@fosstodon.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@ISOmorph I have not heard of plasma mobile. Can you suggest any links for videos or some write-up on plasma mobile that I can use to get myself familiar with it. Also, I would like to support this effort anyway I can. Thanks

[–] ISOmorph@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's basically Linux/KDE for mobile devices. I can't suggest any ressource in particular beyond what duckduckgo will tell you.

[–] Oozy@geddit.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's not how it works.. :(

[–] LordChaos82@fosstodon.org 1 points 1 year ago

@Oozy I wish it did :(

[–] appel@whiskers.bim.boats 1 points 1 year ago

so a Generic System Image rom? afaik that's what they do, but I think the phone has to support it, and there is something to do with "Treble". I don't know too much about it though

[–] BigTechBlows@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

GrapheneOS can be installed on any phone if the manufacturer wants to do so.

[–] QuadRadical@mastodon.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@LordChaos82 @OpenSource @foss Linux distros have a seperate image for each phone usually. (At least with PostmarketOS)

[–] LordChaos82@fosstodon.org 1 points 1 year ago

@QuadRadical @OpenSource @foss I use an Android phone made by a Chinese company via Kickstarter called Unihertz Tank. The phone has a 22k mAh battery that works perfectly for my lifestyle. I doubt I can find a degoogled OS for this phone :(
I have disabled all google services & use Fdroid for apps. I would love to use an OS that is privacy oriented like LineageOS or GrapheneOS. I would love to try Linux on the phone provided it is stable as most of my work is dependent on me being available.

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