cross-posted from: https://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?

  • shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    17 hours ago

    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?