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Switch to Linux phone?
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The Pixel line of phones does allow the user to unlock its bootloader (unless it is carrier locked) and is supported by options such as GrapheneOS and CalyxOS.
I'm running GrapheneOS on my Pixel 6a, and I'm very happy with it. I'll continue to use it until a viable Linux alternative presents itself.
Thank you for the tip with GrapheneOS/CalyxOS. In your opinion what is missing for a viable Linux alternative?
From what I'm able to gather (and I don't have any first hand knowledge of this) is that most of them just aren't 'complete' yet. Obviously, that is a subjective statement, but it's one argument I hear repeated when I read articles reviewing these types of operating systems. Software such as Ubuntu Touch, PureOS are trying to make the transition from a desktop environment to a mobile one, whereas GrapheneOS/CalyxOS (which are based off of AOSP) are using software that was built specifically for a mobile experience. I think that the gaps are continuing to narrow between the two options, but I'm happy with GrapheneOS and will stick with it for the time being as it accomplishes everything I need and expect a phone to do.
Also, in my original reply, I neglected to mention that Pixel phones also allow OEM Unlocking as well. It was an important detail that I accidentally left out.