Why are there no Linux versions for more available, higher end devices?
Ubuntu Touch uses a compatibility layer in order to be able to use Android Linux kernels and device drivers. AFAIK this compatibility layer is currently only compatible with Android 11 and below, which means it is not possible to port newer devices until this is upgraded.
Unfortunately, there aren’t much phones that can run mainline Linux and have all hardware working. Most phones use stripped down Android running in container to use Android drivers to talk to hardware.
From the article:
Those are recommended either because the companies (e.g. Volla and Fairphone) are directly involved in the development, or some devices (Google) are supported by maintainers with a good long-term track record.
I’d love to get this going on my pinetab2.
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@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
Update: Camera now works on some Droidian devices (I tested OnePlus 6T). There are still many issues, but it’s progressing.
