For an EU-based Linux pick, Jolla seems like a very interesting option on the horizon: https://jolla.com/
this post was submitted on 04 May 2026
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Didn't these guys already file for bankruptcy 2 years ago? They already tried and tried again but there's just not enough market for it.
Jolla was effectively out of the phone hardware market for almost a decade. Things have changed dramatically sonce then. Small batch phone maufacturing has become a log more feasible. We will see if it is enough to survive but their SailfishOS has a very much alive community.
Jolla reached a huge amount of preorders for their new phone. Regarding Linux phones, this looks the most promising and could be a chance. Android forks do not challenge the issue with big tech, enough.
The best option on this list that actually runs Linux looks to be the flx1s, which is only $500 and pretty loaded spec-wise. Shout out to @schwim@piefed.zip for actually clicking all the links.
No headphone jack? Send it back.
If that's a requirement, I think the Flx1 (no s) has one. You're lucky to find any phone without a headphone jack now, but they do have an option. Still, I'd trade no headphone jack for a Linux phone if that were required.
Crap options :(
Do you have any alternatives that are better?
No, the options are crap is what I’m saying. I really want Motorola to hurry up with that GrapheneOS phone.
How is Chinese-American Motorola hardware better than American Google hardware for running GrapheneOS? Seems like it could have double backdoors.
Everything is gonna have back doors. Besides, the phones are all manufactured in China, what’s stopping them from altering production or creating clones with back doors? Heck, an iPhone sold in China probably gives the CCP access to the front door, so to speak.
You do realise that GrapheneOS is based on AOSP which is still mostly under control of Google?
one of the biggest problems is the gatekeeping role that Google plays with AOSP. No patches that the company dislikes get into AOSP, regardless of what a wider community might think of them.
What do you use?
I’ve given up Android some years ago. Had a brief time with a BlackBerry and am now enjoying the comforts of the Apple ecosystem. But I’m contemplating going the dumb phone + Palm Pilot (or Psion) route. That being said, that FLX1s seems very interesting…
I’m holding out for a rotary phone comeback.
Look no further my friend because the team @Deftworks is developing a Rotary Mobile™ as we speak. Feature rich all inclusive lightweight mobile products.
The future is now!!!
You say no and then mention you’re waiting for an alternative that’s coming so yes then?
No, because it hasn’t been released.
You okay? You need a hug? Some dopamine? Maybe a pancake? You’ll be okay bud.
Listen. I know you're talking to me here, but I could use those things...
It’s my wishlist too, babe. 💋
Nah, those are crap options. But thanks lol
Glad you agree.
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