I have an old Google Pixel 2 XL, and would like to get started with Linux on mobile. What Linux OS would you recommend, and why?

  • privsecfossOP
    2·
    1 year ago

    Afraid not. So it’s running CalyxOS ATM. Otherwise fan of GrapheneOS which I have on another phone. But would like to give Linux a spin on the 2 XL for testing and updates. I hear Manjaro and Ubuntu should be quite OK. Any experience with em?

    • CrypticCoffee@lemm.ee
      2·
      1 year ago

      I used Manjaro and Plasma mobile on my Pinephone and PC. I still used KDE but will not use Manjaro again. I’ve had PC and phone each fail due to update needing OS reinstall.

      I heard Postmarket, Debian and arch good on phones. Phosh is recommended most as the shell.

      • privsecfossOP
        1·
        1 year ago

        Thanks for the useful information! I will keep away from Manjaro on mobile, as on PC as I’m not into rolling distros. As for KDE, Postmarket, Debian, Arch and Phosh I will most definitely check them out. Thanks for narrowing down the possibilities.

        • CrypticCoffee@lemm.ee
          3·
          1 year ago

          I understand not wanting rolling distros. I took that position before, but needed OpenSuse Tumbleweed (Leap didn’t work with my hardware as needed newer kernel), and I’ve used for over a year without an issue. It’s stunning.