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What linux phone is closest to ready for daily use
  • @Volfase I'd say the #Pixel3a with #UbuntuTouch is up there. Some minor usability issues here and there but all the more reason to look forward to 24.04.

  • How is Ubuntu Touch in 2024?
  • @H4rdStyl3z I don't tend to use messaging apps so I'm not too sure of the situation there. For Signal specifically, I did find an app called Axolotl2 which has a couple of reviews indicating that it works.

    One of the problems with both Signal and Telegram on Ubuntu Touch is they don't let you sign up new accounts, only use existing ones.

    If all else fails, I have heard that Waydroid works for running Android applications, but I don't use it either.

  • How is Ubuntu Touch in 2024?
  • @Dariusmiles2123 For what it's worth, I am and I'd say it's mostly suitable for daily driving. There are a few minor issues to be ironed out here and there, but I've been between #postmarketOS and #UbuntuTouch for 2 years now.

  • Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-3 release adds support for PinePhone and PineTab devices
  • @adam_b According to Droidian's website, the camera doesn't work on the vast majority of phones. With Ubuntu Touch, I think the rate might be a bit higher - I can confirm it works on the Pixel 3a