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more mobile linux on reddit(thank Goog for signed APKs) - biketool - 09-07-2025
https://redlib.perennialte.ch/r/linux/comments/1n9hhve/running_a_linux_os_on_android_phones/ (link is reddit redirected via redlib project for privacy)
Running a linux OS on android phones
Hey, so I just recently bought a galaxy s21 phone and since then I learned about the recent changes android is making, which basically would require third party developers to go through a verification process in order to allow folks to download their apks. I have concerns about this, since I use apks that Google and Android are not happy with to say the least, and I'm worried that this verification process will allow them to pick and choose who to verify and who to block, meaning I and others won't be able to download these apks anymore.
So I'm trying to look into alternative OS I can install on android. So far I learned about some of the different linux mobile OS, but I'm concerned that I won't be able to run them on my galaxy s21.
What phones should I look for in order to properly run and install a linux OS without potentially getting my phone bricked? I'm very new to this whole ecosystem so any and all advice is appreciated.
As always we need to be spreading the narrative of fully unlocked hardware and FOSS drivers to these people who want to go the libhybris ex-android hardware direction.
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RE: more mobile linux on reddit(thank Goog for signed APKs) - zetabeta - 09-07-2025
(09-07-2025, 07:55 AM)biketool Wrote: https://redlib.perennialte.ch/r/linux/comments/1n9hhve/running_a_linux_os_on_android_phones/ (link is reddit redirected via redlib project for privacy)
Running a linux OS on android phones
Hey, so I just recently bought a galaxy s21 phone and since then I learned about the recent changes android is making, which basically would require third party developers to go through a verification process in order to allow folks to download their apks. I have concerns about this, since I use apks that Google and Android are not happy with to say the least, and I'm worried that this verification process will allow them to pick and choose who to verify and who to block, meaning I and others won't be able to download these apks anymore.
So I'm trying to look into alternative OS I can install on android. So far I learned about some of the different linux mobile OS, but I'm concerned that I won't be able to run them on my galaxy s21.
What phones should I look for in order to properly run and install a linux OS without potentially getting my phone bricked? I'm very new to this whole ecosystem so any and all advice is appreciated.
i heard that apk's can be sideloaded with using adb, although unverified.
knowning alphabet inc, how long ! they probably close that loophole ... soon.
(09-07-2025, 07:55 AM)biketool Wrote: As always we need to be spreading the narrative of fully unlocked hardware and FOSS drivers to these people who want to go the libhybris ex-android hardware direction.
Find more posts like this using this link https://redlib.perennialte.ch/r/linux/search?q=flair_name%3A%22Mobile%20Linux%22&restrict_sr=on
short:
in android world, don't forget bootloader, which is locked with signing keys even when oem unlock is activated. and many devices do not even allow oem unlock to be activated. oem unlock is partial unlock.
RE: more mobile linux on reddit(thank Goog for signed APKs) - biketool - 09-08-2025
(09-07-2025, 02:57 PM)zetabeta Wrote: i heard that apk's can be sideloaded with using adb, although unverified.
knowning alphabet inc, how long ! they probably close that loophole ... soon.
(snip)
short:
in android world, don't forget bootloader, which is locked with signing keys even when oem unlock is activated. and many devices do not even allow oem unlock to be activated. oem unlock is partial unlock.
Yes, Fully unlocked and documented, RISC-V is already available in the Pine-Tab but the Bluetooth has no working driver.
That is the problem, we need fully supported hardware which is designed to help the user and not in any lock them out, but we also need enough users including a critical mass of devs who understand the special issues related to mobile and power consumption, a situation we had when Nokia was supporting a Mobile Linux Distro and making(closed blob drivers) linux compatible mobile hardware.
I have a 2013 Android tablet running an alternate ROM, if we get a RISC-V phone/tablet can match it's performance and battery life and everything works fully using only FOSS drivers I will be very happy. I also want great durability, like Nokia grade, or at least availability of military grade hard/soft drop 2-3 meters to hard stone case.