I have an donated Gen 1 Pixel phone so that I can experiment trying a new OS on it. I use linux mint on my laptop but still consider myself a beginner. The goal is to eventually do this to my main phone (A galaxy S8) but I wanted to get a feel for how to do it. I’m stuck on the OS, I only use the phone as a clock, texting, and occasionally a call. Internet isn’t a huge deal but it’d be nice in a pinch. I’m looking for an OS that’s easy to use, privacy & security. Any recommends/guides?

  • jlow (he / him)
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    4 days ago

    I mean they could give it a try beforehand. I did install (an ancient version of) Lineage on a Wileyfox Swift in the end as well but I gave PostmarketOS (with almost all available DEs) a try and it had THE MOST AMAZING graphical glitches a have come across on a long time 😸

    • nikki@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      4 days ago

      lol true flash whatever and get a laugh, but lineage is an amazing pick for stability once the fun is over