Linux Phone/Ubuntu Touch

[glockdoc]

Anybody using Ubuntu Touch on their phone?

 

I have been looking to separate google and Apple from my electronic life.  Thought I would ask if  anyone is using Linux on a phone.  I have not had a microsoft computer for over 18 months and LOVE IT!

 

 

[DrTuner]

Promoted HW seems pretty old: https://ubports.com/devices/promoted-devices

 

You can get an android phone and burn in a custom ROM without installing Google's services if it's big brother G you're worried about. It'll be pretty plain if you're used to using the services.

[glockdoc]

Dr T, I am an Apple user for the security.  I came over to Apple from Blackberry.   The reason I am looking at UT is the privacy. From what I have been able to ascertain, privacy is built into the OS. Flashing a custom ROM still leaves the Android vulnerabilities, just without google tracking. 

 

Pure OS is bringing a Linux phone out in April that has some cool features. The modem has a kill switch and it is separate from the CPU and GPU. Privacy and no tracking are the hallmarks of their platform. Thought I would play around w UT before I drop $600 on a phone w a 3yr old processor technology and give up my Iphones.  

[BumGun]

You can go with other (Android) phones and try flashing Lineage. Try the XDA Forums to check compatibility first.

 

Doesn't answer your question though. I though Ubuntu had given up on phone OS development but haven't really kept up.

 

 

[glockdoc]

Thanks Bum! I am not familiar with Lineage, but I have heard of them. 

 

Have you tried it?

 

My main goal is to kick google and Apple out of the bed.

 

As our society moves closer and closer to humanity becoming just a data point, I want out.  ????

 

[BumGun]

Thanks Bum! I am not familiar with Lineage, but I have heard of them. 

 

Have you tried it?

 

My main goal is to kick google and Apple out of the bed.

 

As our society moves closer and closer to humanity becoming just a data point, I want out.  [emoji2]

 

I haven't tried it but heard lots of good things. It's an entire new OS to replace Android, so that might interest you.

 

I understand the interest in not allowing Google to make money out of you for free.