Linux-stable-msm-dtsi - Modern Linux port for legacy HTC QWERTY phones
Show HN: A modern port of Linux to a ten-year-old QWERTY phone
Transform a decade-old HTC QWERTY phone into a powerful handheld terminal with this modern Linux port. This project breathes new life into legacy hardware, enabling users to run contemporary Linux environments on devices that were previously obsolete. By leveraging custom kernel patches and device tree configurations, the creator has unlocked the potential of old smartphones for developers and enthusiasts who value minimalism and retro computing. The source code is openly available on GitHub, inviting the community to explore, modify, and extend this unique blend of vintage hardware and modern software capabilities.
I ported modern Linux to a ten-year-old HTC QWERTY phone as a handheld terminal.
- yjftsjthsd-h
> The history and context are included in the git history and you can see the progression, different approaches, and other details.
As someone interested in this area: thank you
- d3Xt3r
The HTC Evo 4G isn't a QWERTY phone though? https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_evo_4g-3427.php
Even doing a Google search for "Sprint EVO 4G" doesn't reveal a keyboard.
Do you have the gsmarena link to the exact model?
Edit: Did further digging, seems like you're talking about the HTC EVO Shift 4G. If so, you should update your blog with the correct model name.
- roundabout-host
I would love to see a UEFI phone (for standardised hardware support, without Device Tree) with a keyboard.