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by padraic7a 3173 days ago
This is definitely interesting and I would be curious to see where it goes in the future.

In the meantime however anyone who wants to use Linux on their phone today should check out https://ubports.com/

It works now!
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kagamine 3173 days ago
I followed the link, but don't quite understand the product. Does Ubuntu Touch OnePlusOne replace the OS on the device? So I buy one of the supported phones listed, and then erase and replace Android with this in it's place? Or it installs on top of?
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padraic7a 3173 days ago
It replaces the OS, so you will lose everything you currently have on the phone. The installation process is similar to flashing a ROM and you can choose to reflash and move back to Android in the future.
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kagamine 3172 days ago
Actually sounds good. I'm tired of Apple devices going in a direction that doesn't fit with what I want, and have never been impressed with Android.
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eat_veggies 3172 days ago
Does it still maintain phone functionality (sms, calling, data)?
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padraic7a 3172 days ago
Yep.
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