Where do I buy this device that does let me run any software I want?

Most Android phones don't even let users unlock the bootloader anymore. And if you do unlock the bootloader, now Google Pay doesn't work, among other things. I don't really feel like being in control of what software I use when the software I actually want refuses to run. F-Droid homepage is also concerning.

Linux phones barely handle the basic functions.

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seba_dos1 5 hours ago | parent [-]

> Linux phones barely handle the basic functions.

The one I'm typing this on right now reliably handles all the functions I need and lets me run any software I want. While not everyone's needs will be met by it, let's not paint a picture that hasn't been generally true for many years now already.

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confusedbucket 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Fair enough and good for you. My point was that currently your only options are either giving up a freedom to run the software you want, or losing utility. In neither case I feel like being in control. The war is over and the users lost.

	▲	seba_dos1 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Both losing and gaining utility. It's a different platform with different strengths. I'd lose utility if I switched to Android.

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juiceland 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Which phone, which OS, and what functions?

	▲	seba_dos1 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		See https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49190176 and replies.