In case anyone else is wondering: you can't just download PureOS and install it on any Android phone. You can buy a phone with PureOS, but it's not possible to install it on a phone you already have.
So, I'm still on the search for a good Android alternative that will work with my old Motorola g(7).
::: spoiler For those who don't want to click through:
PureOS is not compatible with Android or Windows smartphones. There are several reasons for this:
These devices cannot work without proprietary parts that PureOS does not ship;
These devices will not work with the latest mainline kernel (system’s core) found in PureOS; they need older versions with proprietary parts;
Even if you have a device that does not fall under the previous issues, there is still a decent amount of work needed to make it possible to install and start on those devices
:::
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clonedhuman@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 1y
In case anyone else is wondering: you can't just download PureOS and install it on any Android phone. You can buy a phone with PureOS, but it's not possible to install it on a phone you already have.
So, I'm still on the search for a good Android alternative that will work with my old Motorola g(7).
papacraw@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 1y
there's a download pureos button, could we not use that as a bootable image for devices ?
asqapro@reddthat.com · 9 pts · 1y
https://docs.puri.sm/Software/PureOS/Overview/Compatibility.html#android-windows-phones
::: spoiler For those who don't want to click through: PureOS is not compatible with Android or Windows smartphones. There are several reasons for this:
These devices cannot work without proprietary parts that PureOS does not ship;
These devices will not work with the latest mainline kernel (system’s core) found in PureOS; they need older versions with proprietary parts;
Even if you have a device that does not fall under the previous issues, there is still a decent amount of work needed to make it possible to install and start on those devices :::
ggppjj@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
Appears to also be the name of their amd64 iso desktop image. The only downloads I could find were for PC.
werefreeatlast@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Its okay because Google is illegally killing my battery life again. Might as well get a new phone.
werefreeatlast@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Holy bonkers pricing! No thanks. I'm digging my garage boxes for better specs for free.