[smoldesu]

> Android, as any other proprietary mobile OS

You are aware of the AOSP, correct? This project enables other projects like LineageOS to do exactly what you're describing.

[wusspuss]

LineageOS is still buggy as hell (AFAIK it doesn't even make "stable" versions anymore since 2016 or so, just nightlies), still takes more resources than GNU/Linux, still doesn't support any good software from the desktop.

But yeah it can give you updates for a few more years after you purchase your phone if you're lucky. Still laughable compared to DECADES old pcs getting updates.

[squarefoot]

Yes, but the problem is that most platforms (namely tablets and phones) have either closed drivers or locked bootloaders, or both, which makes hard running AOSP on real iron.

edit: minor typo

[smoldesu]

That's just how everyone makes tablets now. I wish things were different, but they aren't.