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As much as the essential phone lacked, the clean android, edge to edge display, and ceramic feel were really awesome. This is really sad news for me to hear.

As much as the essential phone lacked, the clean android, edge to edge display, and ceramic feel were really awesome. This is really sad news for me to hear. I currently use the ph-1 as my android developer device and am really disappointed that we are not getting a successor. Any recommendations for a new android device that has a clean non bloated android build, as well as long term android updates?

ericabiz 7y ago
We run repair shops, so I get to hear all sorts of feedback about Android phones from customers. The Pixel 3A is definitely the most popular and budget-friendly "clean Android" phone out there right now. Pixel 4 is out as well now, but less popular thanks to the higher price.
arusahni 7y ago
Could you boot to the Generic System Image [1] on a modern Treble device? 1: https://source.android.com/setup/build/gsi https://source.android.com/setup/build/gsi
jamiesonbecker 7y ago
The PH-1 supports LineageOS: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/mata https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/mata