Re:PostmarketOS 22.06 released – now upgrades are possible
by blep_ on Monday June 13, 2022 @05:10PM
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It seems like the easiest way to get there is to just sell the smartphone and use the money to buy a (possibly used) dumbphone.
Re:PostmarketOS 22.06 released – now upgrades are possible
by yrgulation on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:03AM
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I obviously own such a phone, but it still does heck knows what and connects to the internet. A base os that does nothing else but calls is still a better option.
- Displays text on screen
- Responds to touch input for navigating a contact list and call functions
- Initiates and terminates calls
- Operates the handsfree speaker
- Shows battery status
- Basic text input
- Provides gsm connectivity, no internet, no bluetooth
- Its a dumb os doing nothing more than the above - nada, nil.
I am not being sarcastic, but i would install such an “os” on spare smartphones in a heartbeat. It would save on battery, reduce waste and enhance my privacy. I am not knowledgeable on the topic otherwise i’d do it myself. Hopefully someone with experience can make it happen.