Ubuntu Phone AlternativesOperating Systems & Mobile Os like Ubuntu Phone

Ubuntu Phone is described as 'Ubuntu now runs on phones. With a beautifully designed, easy-to-use interface that enables users to find content and switch between apps faster than ever, it represents the alternative open source OS the mobile industry has been waiting for' and is a operating system in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Ubuntu Phone for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Linux Mobile, Self-Hosted and Android Auto apps. The best Ubuntu Phone alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ubuntu Phone are Ubuntu Touch, Plasma Mobile, Sailfish OS and iOS.

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  1. Android icon
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    Android

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    Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.

    46 Android alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Android Wear compatibility
    4.  Mobile OS
    5.  Google integration
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8.  Sideload apps
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Batch Rename Files
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    • Android is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Ubuntu Phone.

    • Android is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ubuntu Phone.

    • Android is Free and Open SourceUbuntu Phone is also Free and Open Source
    • Android is CustomizableUbuntu Phone is not according to our users
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    Ubuntu Touch

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    Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.

    43 Ubuntu Touch alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Conference Bridging
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Based on Ubuntu
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  OpenVPN
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  Calendar Integration
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    • Ubuntu Touch is the most popular Linux alternative to Ubuntu Phone.

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceUbuntu Phone is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightUbuntu Phone is not according to our users
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    Plasma Mobile

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    Plasma Mobile turns your phone into a fully open hacking device, just like a PC. You can join us to start building new mobile experiences now.

    42 Plasma Mobile alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
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  5. Sailfish OS icon
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    Sailfish OS

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    Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.

    28 Sailfish OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
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    Linux based OS for mobile devices with a focus on swipe gestures and simple navigation

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    • Sailfish OS is Free and ProprietaryUbuntu Phone is Free and Open Source
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    iOS

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    iOS is a mobile operating system designed by Apple for its iPhone and iPad devices. It offers a user-friendly interface, intuitive features, and seamless integration with other Apple products. With iOS, you can access a wide range of apps, games, and multimedia content, as well...

    25 iOS alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Integrated Web Browser
    6.  Support for Smartwatch
    7.  OTA Updates
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    • iOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to Ubuntu Phone.

    • iOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Ubuntu Phone.

    • iOS is Paid and ProprietaryUbuntu Phone is Free and Open Source
    • iOS is Privacy focusedUbuntu Phone is not according to our users
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    Tizen OS

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    Tizen is an open source mobile and device operating system based on Linux developed by Samsung and Intel.

    81 Tizen OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  MultiTouch
    4.  Multitasking
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    OxygenOS

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    The new operating system from OnePlus, based on Android. OxygenOS is light and essential with subtle, useful features.

    43 OxygenOS alternatives
    Gestures
    Customizable lockscreen
    Quick Settings

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    OxygenOS Features

    1.  Root required
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    Fairphone Open

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    alternative, open source version of Fairphone OS, built by Fairphone, that puts transparency and ownership in the spotlight.

    43 Fairphone Open alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Fairphone Open Features

    1.  Custom-ROM
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    Astian OS

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    Astian OS is an operating system that is based on the discontinued Firefox OS, development by Astian Foundation, thus allowing support for mobile devices, TV's, and other devices. Astian OS is completely free and open.

    41 Astian OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Astian OS Features

    1.  Linux-based
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    • Astian OS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Ubuntu Phone.

    • Astian OS is Free and Open SourceUbuntu Phone is also Free and Open Source
  12. webOS Open Source Edition icon
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    webOS Open Source Edition

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    webOS is a web-centric and usability-focused software platform for smart devices. The operating system has constantly evolved, passing through its journey from Palm to HP, and most recently to LG Electronics.

    37 webOS Open Source Edition alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    webOS Open Source Edition Features

    1.  Stream video to Smart TV
    2.  Linux-based
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    B2G OS

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    B2G is a community maintained open source operating system for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and other connected devices. The project was started in 2011 and is based on the Linux kernel and Gecko rendering engine.

    18 B2G OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

    The project is discontinued.See: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Archive/B2G_OS

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    QtMoko

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    QtMoko is debian distribution for Linux based SmartPhones, like Openmoko Freerunner and Goldelico's GTA04 phone. Phone and user interface is based on QT Extendeded formerly known as Qtopia..

    45 QtMoko alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    QtMoko Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, v58, released in December 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

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