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LINUX DISTROS

Mobile distros

Put the power in your pants

Mobile distros are Linux operating systems tailored for smartphones and tablets. They emphasize freedom, privacy, and community-driven alternatives to mainstream mobile OSes.

Manjaro

Manjaro Mobile

aarch64

Manjaro Mobile
  Description  

Manjaro Mobile brings the Arch-based Manjaro Linux experience to phones and tablets through ARM builds, offering Plasma Mobile or Phosh interfaces. It provides rolling updates, modern apps, and a bridge between desktop and mobile Linux.

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Phosh

Phosh

Plasma Mobile

Plasma

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Pacman

Pacman

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Mer

Sailfish OS

aarch64

Sailfish OS
  Description  

Sailfish OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system focused on privacy and independence. Developed by Jolla, it offers a gesture-driven UI, native apps, Android app compatibility, and full Linux flexibility for smartphones and tablets.

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Sailfish Silica

Silica

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rpm

.rpm

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Ubuntu

Ubuntu Touch

aarch64

Ubuntu Touch
  Description  

Ubuntu Touch is currently maintained by the UBports community. It uses the Lomiri shell and emphasizes privacy, freedom, and the ability to turn a phone into a desktop-like experience when connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

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Lomori

Lomiri

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Waydroid

Waydroid

Click

Click

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Alpine Linux

postmarketOS

aarch64, x86_64

postmarketOS
  Description  

postmarketOS is a touch-optimized, Alpine Linux–based mobile OS aiming for a 10-year lifecycle on smartphones. It supports multiple user interfaces like Phosh, Plasma Mobile, and SXMO, bringing true Linux flexibility to handheld devices.

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Plasma Mobile

Plasma

Phosh

Phosh

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apk

.apk

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