I wish that there were better kernels around. A monopoly (Windows on a desktop, Linux on a phone - well, at least iOS still has BSD) is not a good thing on any platform.

crys in dusty pinephone(not pro) on my shelf

wish my phone wasn't carrier locked so I could switch to graphine

The only thing I ask for is VoLTE actually working.

"can"

I like at least 1 device that actually works without issue. Like missing calls for a job interview for example is pretty bad and where I live google maps for public transit and cars are essential. OSM is horrible btw, a good 25% or more of places aren't on OSM where I live, and I can't just add them on the fly every time I need to go there.

I would only consider getting a linux phone as a toy to play with in addition to my actual phone that I actually need to work and be supported. It’s just too niche imo

Android is already the linux phone. It already exist, there is no need to recreate something that exist, it is much easier and more efficient to improve an already working base project.