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I have a new Samsung Galaxy A40 and would like to use a Linux-based alternative to Android. Reasons: Privacy/security, hackability, moving away from Google.

1.) Can I install an alternative OS even though my device is not explicitly supported? If not, what are the limiting factors? Does each device require a specific set of drivers (e.g. graphics, audio, peripherals)?

2.) Are there any good OS options? Is anyone using Ubuntu Touch? The OS should be safe, stable and user-friendly. Also, using standard device functions and installing/sideloading APKs of standard apps (e.g. WhatsApp/Telegram/KakaoTalk) should be straightforward with no extensive workarounds required.

PS.: I have no experience as a mobile developer.

david
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You should see postmarketOS. It can help with installing Alpine linux on the smartphones and adding different drivers to the distro(for working GSM, camera ...)

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