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PiPhone - A Raspberry Pi based Cellphone
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In the days of 3G, this was possible. However, LTE and 5G networks will not allow uncertified modems to connect. If you've ever been through getting a Mikrotik LTE router on a North American network, you'll recognize that pain.
Using Mobian (very real, BTW), or PostmarketOS are your best bets at the moment. Easier to reverse-engineer drivers than to go through the hoops of certification.
The best cell phones use WiFi.
aren't those called tablets? lol
Where do I get one thats the size if a phone?
Is mobian still maintained? I had a quick look a couple days ago and their last blog post was 3+ years ago.
I have a pine phone that I haven't touched in years. I'd love to daily drive it.
October 2025 by my reckoning.
https://blog.mobian.org/posts/2025/10/new-stable-rotating-keys/
You're 100% correct. I wonder what past me was looking at. Thanks! I just got my pine phone out today.
You know what.... I think I was thinking of Armbian.