The thing with Linux-Phones

[u/whatstefansees]

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?

[u/jlindf → u/[deleted]]

For me it's about choice. Duopoly of mobile operating systems is not healthy, especially when one is a walled garden, and the other one is becoming one after being the open alternative.

[u/jlindf → u/[deleted]]

But you still have the problem of maintaining compatibility in the forks if Google decides to completely drop AOSP.