Could an alternative Linux-based mobile OS be built into Android GSI images?

Hello. I was wondering about the likes of Ubuntu Touch, SailfishOS and FirefoxOS. All of them have either met an untimely end or at least - to put it politely - decreased significantly in relevance. I may be mistaken, but my understanding of the phenomenon was that the economics of developing and testing every individual device made it practically impossible and prohibitively costly.

Now that Android generic system images - and hardware supporting them - are a thing, could a fresh-faced up-and-...

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Haven Released Today on Android - Similar to Etsy, Wish, eBay except Privacy Focused, No Fees
https://gethaven.app/blog/haven-has-landed-download-now-for-ios-and-android/

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EasyJoin Pro update lets you respond to MMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, and more from your PC
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Opinion: Pixel 4's bezel is justified by the tech inside - 9to5Google
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Hiroshi Lockheimer (@lockheimer): We'd love work with our US carrier partners on RCS. Trying!!!! PS: RCS now fully rolled out in UK and FR. Next wave of countries soon.
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Realme X Review - The Pros & Cons Detailed!
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(Don’t) hold the phone: new features coming to Pixel 4
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Android Auto new UI rolling out, got it on one phone, it's... meh (Mazda3 no touchscreen, rotary dial)

I just got it on my Pixel 2 XL on Pie, Play Services 18.3.81. I had to uninstall and reinstall AA 4.5 though which I got earlier today on the Play Store. I don't have it on my Pixel 3 on Pie which is still on Play Services 17.7.85, so that might have something to do with it. Both are on the same Google account. I also have a Pixel 1 on Q5 with Play Services beta 18.7.14 and it's not showing anything either.

Someone else has already [posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidAuto/comments/cjdfk4/u...

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Tiktok Parent Company Bytedance Confirms That It Is Developing Its Own Smartphone
https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/tiktok-parent-company-bytedance-confirms-that-it-is-developing-its-own-smartphone-7078041.html

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MediaTek announces flagship gaming-focused Helio G90 mobile chips
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/30/20732061/mediatek-helio-g90-g90t-mobile-chip-cpu-gpu-specs-features

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Truecaller pushes software fix after covertly signing up Indians to its payments service
https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/30/truecaller-upi-payments-bug/

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Black Shark 2 Pro with Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12GB RAM launched
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Huawei smartphone sales up 24 percent despite US crackdown - The Verge
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Google’s ‘field research’ offered people $5 to scan their faces for the Pixel 4
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/8934804/google-pixel-4-face-scanning-data-collection

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This is my first Android App with Flutter. Feedback really appreciated.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leak points to incredible water resistance but downgraded screen
https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-10-leak-points-to-incredible-water-resistance-and-down-graded-screen

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Some In-Screen Fingerprint Sensors are Easily Fooled
https://www.xda-developers.com/some-in-screen-fingerprint-sensors-are-easily-fooled/

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Google's New Gesture Controls Aren't Just for the Pixel
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Upgrade your drive with Android Auto
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Huawei phones that will be updated to Android Q

Friend who works for Carphone Warehouse posted this to his Instagram. These are the [phones](https://i.imgur.com/htfyTmh.jpg) that will be updated to Q....

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 spec leak reveals it's a truly top-end slate
https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-spec-leak-reveals-its-a-truly-top-end-slate

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