I've been considering a Linux cellphone for a long time, and Google's latest shenanigans finally decided me. I have a new phone on order that I will install Ubuntu Touch onto. Hopefully it won't be too much of a functional hit compared to CalyxOS.
Fuck Google with a broomstick.
Also, in case it bore repeating: fuck Google.
14 Comments
18107@aussie.zone · 30 pts · 337d
Nice. I just bought a Fairphone 6 for the same reason. I'd love Ubuntu Touch, but I need dual-SIM. I guess /e/OS will do for now.
I should have noticed when Google removed "don't be evil", but I guess better late than never. Watching them remove an ICE tracking app from the play store just removed the last bit of doubt.
r_se_random@sh.itjust.works · 12 pts · 337d
Wasn't the ICEblock app Apple only, or was their an Android version of the app as well?
18107@aussie.zone · 18 pts · 337d
Similar app by a different name
https://www.theverge.com/news/791533/google-apple-ice-tracking-app-store-red-dot-iceblock
ThunderQueen@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 337d
dudesss@piefed.ca · 16 pts · 337d
Canada is hungry for alternatives.
Sunshine@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 337d
Absolutely, lets count our lucky stars for arch and graphene!
dudesss@piefed.ca · 1 pts · 337d
ArchLinux? What are you taking about you sweetest dog?
viral.vegabond@piefed.social · 14 pts · 337d
Which phone did you end up going with?
ExtremeDullard@piefed.social · 25 pts · 337d
Fairphone 5.
Regardless of the OS, I only buy Fairphones anyway. Luckily, Fairphones offer very good support for alternative OSes.
viral.vegabond@piefed.social · 9 pts · 337d
Awesome, and they seem to have a good reputation. Hope everything works out ok, post some insights if you get the chance!
paequ2@lemmy.today · 8 pts · 337d
Looking forward to your 6 month review. 🙏
erebion@news.erebion.eu · 1 pts · 295d
Tundra@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 337d
Ive been tempted to try Ubuntu Touch aswwell, but cant get my damn phone to recognise my laptop and vice versa. doesn't matter which port or cable!
FYI - ubuntu touch doesnt have encryption yet, so if it gets stolen everything will be available for the thief.Sunshine@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 337d
UT has encryption now on 24.04.
Tundra@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 337d
holy shit, thats a game changer then
Sunshine@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 337d
Their last update smoothed out quite a few things.