UnbloatedMay 8, 2025

I'm intrigued to know this.
Does people lurking here actually use Linux itself on their phones, or simply Android as usual?

#android #linux #poll #interesting #rom #lineage #lineageos #graphene #grapheneos #os #mastodon #mastopoll #mastodonpoll #community #foss #opensource

I use the stock ROM my phone came with.
44.3%
I flashed a custom ROM. (Lineage, Graphene...)
51.5%
I actually use Linux on my phone, indeed.
4.2%
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Show threadDebby ‬⁂📎🐧May 8, 2025
@unbloated I'm not using a physical phone at all, but I use virtual phones on my Linux setup! 📞💻🔒 #VirtualPhone I also like to use custom ROMs and run Android in QEMU for even more flexibility.
Show threadUnbloated
@debby Aha! I see!
Having a physical phone is pretty much neat because it's a little device in your pocket that can be used in many ways.
If you love exploring ROMs, fixing bugs or making apps, perhaps using emulators is a great choice!
Which ROMs do you emulate the most? And, if not too indiscrete, which apps do you use the most in your emulators, what are their main use? 
May 8, 2025 at 8:21pmWeb
Show threadDebby ‬⁂📎🐧May 9, 2025

@unbloated
Hey! I understand the appeal of a physical phone, but for me, it's more of a distraction that impacts my productivity and well-being. Plus, I'm really big on privacy, and cellphone networks aren't exactly privacy-respecting.

When it comes to emulators, I mostly use virtual Android without Gcode for testing. I also love exploring the /e/ ROM, Harmony OS is kind of intersting. KDE Mobile is pretty neat, and Ubuntu Touch is definitely improving.

For apps, I mainly use Signal, GryJay, NewPipe, Matrix, and Mashtatic in my emulated environment. What about you?
Which ROMs do you prefer, and what are your go-to apps? Do you emulate ROMs?

Show threadUnbloatedMay 10, 2025

@debby Well, I main LineageOS (No MicroG, Ungoogled), simply because it's one of the rare phones that are officially supported. (I use a Sony Xperia XA2 Plus).
I might explore more ROMs in case I really find them awesome.

I mostly use a phone because I'm kind of "addicted" to technology and stuff like that. :P

I use apps such as PipePipe (NewPipe fork), SimpleX, FluffyChat, Moshidon, Droid-ify, etc.

I don't emulate ROMs, so far I only emulate old Windows environments (98/WXP/Vista/7 & Betas) for experiments and fun stuff, and artistic malware making.

Also I congratulate you for being very focused on your privacy and freedom.