09-10-2021, 04:15 PM
(Not somebody who is Pine64 or part of any hardware.)
This is not a small undertaking - it's a multi-person, multi-year project and expensive project. A phone is essentially a fully fledged computer. Even if you manage to get the hardware in some working order, there is still a bunch of work you will need to do to get Android working correctly.
If you seriously want to go down this path - As with most things, plan a MVP (minimal viable product). What's the least resource expensive actions you can take to prove out the most risky/difficult parts of the project?
FYI I voted 'no' on your poll. I would suggest to spend some time working on an existing device first. For example, try to manufacture a replacement motherboard for your PinePhone (a massive undertaking).
(09-10-2021, 02:49 PM)4hilton@gmail.com Wrote: Right now I am looking for a manufacturer to make me an android phone with hardware similar to the Pinephone in many ways so I thought that this community would be a great place to start.
This is not a small undertaking - it's a multi-person, multi-year project and expensive project. A phone is essentially a fully fledged computer. Even if you manage to get the hardware in some working order, there is still a bunch of work you will need to do to get Android working correctly.
If you seriously want to go down this path - As with most things, plan a MVP (minimal viable product). What's the least resource expensive actions you can take to prove out the most risky/difficult parts of the project?
FYI I voted 'no' on your poll. I would suggest to spend some time working on an existing device first. For example, try to manufacture a replacement motherboard for your PinePhone (a massive undertaking).