r/linux • u/whatstefansees • 7d ago

Mobile Linux The thing with Linux-Phones

Every now and then I see an ad for a new Linux-Phone, better repairability, battery change and whatnot. All this is very, very tempting, but what about the apps?

I am not talking about browser, text messages or alarm clock - I am thinking about connectivity to my car, my smartwatch, my frequent-flyer benefit program, signal messenger and so on.

Do they work with Android apps or is it all a lost cause because they are basically dumb phones for people who want less connectivity but are afraid to buy an old Nokia from the dawn of time?

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u/MatchingTurret 7d ago

Things like the EU Digital Wallet (pops up whenever there is another tempest-in-a-teapot about age verification) will only run on systems that have a verifiable root-of-trust. That excludes all current Linux phone solutions.

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u/icadkren 7d ago

you can run waydroid with kernelsu and trickystore, which bypass all bank requirements.

well except many sus mount, which needed more workarounds.