Would it be possible to dumb down a linux phone?
Regardless of the distribution, would it be possible to have a phone that can be simplified to include only the features you want? For example, I would only want a calendar, notes, a calculator, calls and messages. I wouldn’t want a browser, an app store or any other way to easily install them. Is this possible on a Linux mobile distro? Does it require a lot of work, like making a specific distro for it?
Linux feels like a great option for this because it can leave enough freedom to dumb down what you don't need while also keeping a big level of customization, not everyone needs are the same regarding to dumbphones
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hexagonwin
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in reply to dontblink • • •With phones you are basically making specific distributions for each device anyway.
hendrik
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in reply to dontblink • • •I just started experimenting with SailfishOS, a Linux (non-Android) OS for phones. It's got an app store, but since it's not Android the app selection is pretty limited. I was actually wondering if this could be a compromise between full smartphone and full dumbphone.
I am able to run some Android apps, by installing them through F-Droid, like Bitwarden, but it seems like I wouldn't be able to install Facebook I think? Idk. Literally just got this SailfishOS phone from Jolla Devices yesterday.
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MalReynolds
in reply to uuj8za • • •Bonus.
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technocrit
in reply to dontblink • • •I recently asked for advice about making a PiPhone, if you're interested in going that route.
(I'm still trying to figure out the best approach, but my research is slow due to a million projects and no time.)