Using an Android phone as a desktop replacement (2023 edition)

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May 21, 2023

Today, I'd like to answer a simple question for myself: Can I, personally, use an Android phone as my primary computer -- both for work and personal uses?

While I'm not the biggest Android or iOS fan in the world, the alure of being able to use a single, pocket-sized computer for 100% (or nearly 100%) of my computing is simply far too compelling an idea to ignore.

Plus... I rather enjoy breaking outside of my Computer Comfort Zone (TM). While I certainly enjoy using Linux (typically on a laptop) as my primary computer... are there better ways? Am I missing out on some amazing experience by limiting myself to desktop Linux on a "traditional" form factor laptop?

While I push myself outside of that Comfort Zone regularly... It has been quite a long time since I've tested out the viability of using Android in such a full-time way. The last time I made such an attempt... The results were mixed. To say the least.

So... Here we go.

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