The Potential of a Linux-Powered Nothing Phone

MrAshCreates · 2024-02-10T00:01:48+00:00

Hey Nothing Community! I wanted to delve into a topic that’s been on my mind lately: the possibility of transitioning the Nothing Phone from Android to Linu...

Udin

MrAshCreates i agree with your point. most of that AI generated answer are easily solvable. lack of native app is one of the main concern here. if only a handful of developers are willing to make the app on this platform, it will end up like windows mobile. if Nothing going to make an OS that not android. at least they need to expand their user base to the “normies”. not only to design enthusiast, minimalist, and developers. with great user base, developer will be willing to create app natively on our platform. and hopefully be an alternative OS on par with IOS and android👌

MrAshCreates

Udin yea I think the more nothing expands their fan base the less this will be an issue. I mean they have most tech enthusiasts already because most androids that aren’t Samsung or google or one of the other too 5 android phone brands are for people that have internet in particular things. And for Nothing it’s the design, the unique features, the Apple like premium. And generally it is tech enthusiasts and developers and someone who aligns with one of those things I listed. I feel are the ones that purchase Nothing Phones but maybe I’m wrong. I feel they already have the community they already have the amazing design and they have the funds to start this process. It may take 5+ years but we have some time to spare haha 😆

petdono_kid123_Pete_

MrAshCreates

I know this thread is pretty much closed by now, but this is a fascinating idea and one I’d like to get going a little more since nobody is talking about it.

I have a nothing phone 2a and I see the potential of Linux on a phone. I love kde and wish the extensive customizability was available on a phone, and I was wondering if you or anyone you know does Linux development (specifically on arm systems), don’t hesitate to send me a friend request on discord.

My discord is @petdono.

joebonni63

What if they stayed with Android and just made their invention work with Android. Seems to me that Nothing Phone is moving to all AI at some point and that my friend is the show stopper. They can make 2 phone one regular with Their version of Android and some AI and one Rapped Ape version with just AI platform. With all things considered if they switch to all AI it really doesn’t matter if they run Android OS or not. The Linux idea is a good one however the part is the Web-Browser is an actual Web-Browser and doesn’t require 8 million apps lol. They have to consider sales as well will this new product catch on the public is very funny about new phone stuff old is always better for some stupid reason. I think if a regular Linux OS for computers or Tablets whatever made like the Nothing Phone Theme that might start something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nandreil

I’m legit interested in installing a mobile Linux OS on my device. I have a Nothing Phone (1) Beta US model that’s currently running Android 15.

Since it’s no longer getting OS updates—and will only receive security patches for another year—I want to explore putting a different OS on it. The device is out of warranty, and I don’t live near a repair center. I can’t even ship it to one of Nothing’s international repair facilities. (Believe me, I already checked.)

If the company isn’t going to support the phone anymore, then hey—anything goes, right?

The hardware still works great, and honestly, I can’t justify (or afford) buying a new phone. I just want to get the most out of what I have.

Can anyone share their experience using a different OS on an NP1 device?

MrAshCreates

nandreil pretty good actually! I’m in a private server where we have gotten Linux running on the NP2 and I think NP1 is also functional. There are also many fully functional roms that have software and security updates still being implemented. I sadly can’t invite you since it is so private but I can help you get some use out of the np1 for a few more years

bamovex949

Linux on the NP? I am all for it. But heck I would be happy already if Calyx or Graphene were available. I soon need a new phone and I hope that by that time some reliable alternatives will be available for NP (3) or (3a). Otherwise it will have to be a Google Pixel for me again. 🙁

sean (1)

I would get one for Graphene.

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