08-31-2020, 09:25 AM
I would say, no.
This is far from ready for regular usage, even with basic Linux knowledge. Especially if you are used to Android or iOS phones.
I personally am working on reducing my online life, so right now, I can get basic text messages, but the phone calls do not work. I am giving up a tremendous amount of functionality with a phone to use the PinePhone, but I have decades of Linux experience and I am ready to have less features and online presence in my life.
I have the UBPorts edition. Basic text work. Phone calls with T-Mobile do not - I'm working on that
The default browser is really delicate and barely works. Navigation is there (uNav) but kind of poor by comparison.
Some kind soul just made a YouTube app for PinePhone that works pretty well!
Many Linux features are difficult, especially without a real mount point.
So, do not use this as your daily driver if you need or desire the everyday Android or iOS services.
This is far from ready for regular usage, even with basic Linux knowledge. Especially if you are used to Android or iOS phones.
I personally am working on reducing my online life, so right now, I can get basic text messages, but the phone calls do not work. I am giving up a tremendous amount of functionality with a phone to use the PinePhone, but I have decades of Linux experience and I am ready to have less features and online presence in my life.
I have the UBPorts edition. Basic text work. Phone calls with T-Mobile do not - I'm working on that
The default browser is really delicate and barely works. Navigation is there (uNav) but kind of poor by comparison.Some kind soul just made a YouTube app for PinePhone that works pretty well!
Many Linux features are difficult, especially without a real mount point.
So, do not use this as your daily driver if you need or desire the everyday Android or iOS services.