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the best linux phone I've had
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The first truly working Linux phone that
I feel like I’ve waited for forever
samual norbury
I was an iPhone user before and find myself missing the
iOS ecosystem very little with this phone
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Furilabs
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A potential worthy Linux phone
The hardware of the phone is quite good, suffering from perhaps the ease of some features of thickness and of size which comes of an ability to change our batteries and to deal with retaining seals for water resistant functioning. It also sees limits yet of software which perhaps can benefit from a few tweaks in its early phases. Lastly, it has not yet figured out if it can bring along WFi calling or if it even wants to do so. The execution is rather good for a Linux-based phone still young and nothing of which I know in its comparison beyond Fair phone -or one cares to call that Linux - has 5G as this phone has. Support and forums could do with a tad less snark for those such as myself, often a good deal too untutored in some of the truly important fine points which we otherwise have not had the opportunity to appreciate or even to consider.
Top tier customer support for an actually working Linux Phone
A great device with an even better customer support. While Halium might be a deterrent for some people it's really nice some people care more about offering a working solution for the mobile OS duopoly
Very good device
Very good device. Perfect support on forum and telegram. I recommend.
I purchased a Furi Labs FLX1s phone. IF YOU WANT a privacy phone, a de-google phone, 3 kill switches – importantly killing power to the circuitry so it doesn’t continue to communicate with cell towers and monitoring, turn off the sim card, a phone that works as a phone, don’t want big corporations or government or police collecting your data and private information or tracking your information, THEN you definitely want a Furi Labs FLX1s phone to own. THEN if you want a company that follows up with after sales communications THEN Furi Labs is the company you want to purchase from. I FOUND that Furi Labs has an excellent back up after sales and guarantee on purchasing a FLX1s phone. l FOUND that Furi Labs goes out of there way to make sure that the purchase and use of the FLX1s phone and customer service meets the highest of standards. EVERYTHING looks good on the FLX1s phone and the quality looks impressive. THANKS Furi Labs
I don’t have many social skills so I wrote a comment under this Youtube video : )
https://youtu.be/lITN4HJ3M5Q?si=1ysYY12zv59LhrGG
the review (comment):
omarvergnano2036:
I have been using this phone since the beginning of January 2026.
It was immediately love at first sight. . . Clean interface, Android compatibility like never seen before (I come from a two-year experience with “ubuntu touch” ubports and this point suffers from a serious lack) and special features such as configurable actions for assistant button etc. . .
However, what struck me the most was the official assistance of the Furilabs Team, I had some main problems to solve and they were more than available in helping me get out of them.
It’s true, it’s not free from bugs but it evolves over time, update after update.
I applaud the team and community behind this project for achieving such success in the open source field!
Updated Review (first review 27.01.2026):
Still really happy with this device. Having used a Pinephone and Pixel 3a with Postmarket OS, Ubuntu Touch and Droidian before, this Phone is amazing. It is certainly not perfect, I am not a huge fan of the mid camera and the tinny single speaker for example but the freedom this phone gives you is unrivaled.
I have also filmed a Review on YouTube for more detail: https://youtu.be/p2tg3aO6eNs
Awesome phone! Using Docker with 8gb of ram I can run the Agent Zero Framework locally on a Linux phone. Delivery was quick and painless. Thanks Furi!
Good phone. Great platform. Freedom & biplatform support. Best option available outside of the helicopter parenting of android and ios.
Coming from a Librem5, the FLX1s surpasses all expectations! Not just the best Linux phone out there, but a great smartphone FULL STOP.
I received by FLX1s a little over a month ago. Mint mobile (US) says it’s not supported but the phone works well. Calls are clear except on speaker–there is a problem with online echo.
The phone itself feels well made and sturdy but the protective case and glass cover I bought with the phone don’t seem adequate.
The camera works well. The software for it is basic but it takes nice pictures.
All-in-all I’m pretty impressed and enjoying using this phone.
This is an incredible device; the first truly usable linux phone I have tried, and I have tried many over the years. Daily driving it for 3 weeks now. I turned off my old Android phone the day I got the FLX1s and never powered it up again.
I was able to sync my work and personal gmail accounts just fine so email (geary) and calendar are fine. Fractal for matrix comm works beautifully. Firefox is great for web, voice quality for calls is good, I don’t text much but the few I have sent worked. It even connected to my car bluetooth audio seamlessly. And of course you can ssh in and work with it like just another machine in my network.
The staff were also very responsive and helpful when my shipping address was incorrect on my order. Huge props to Furilabs for getting this one right!
It is a very good linux-phone. Bye bye Android
Phone feels good, but I can’t give a 5, because it uses proprietary software (android drivers, andromeda image) and FuriLabs don’t want to get rid of halium/android drivers in the future, because they want the phone to be ‘comfortable’, but the user’s freedom is not the first on their list of priorities. Also would like to see FuriLabs upstreaming more things, so they won’t be only on FLX1s.
But other stuff is okay. Me and my family evaluate FLX1s as our next phone. I personally will stick to Librem 5, because it doesn’t sacrifice my freedom, and is repairable and upgradable. But my girlfriend and my parents look at FLX1s with interest, and I think, that we might order more of these phones during 2026
I had the original #FuriLabs FLX1 and liked it because it did what it said on the box and didn’t ‘onboard’ me with four cloud services and make me sign a wavier on first boot.
The #FLX1s feels like that phone, but with a better design. I’ll own it: I’m the guy who thinks thinner phones look cooler… In any case, I upgraded. It’s slimmer, has more RAM, and it lasts longer than my fold 7 so its better than good enough.
https://theforkiverse.com/@cal/115974727705888513
I have been using the FLX1 for a year. I am a fan of Linux and have used a PinePhone as my daily driver for years.
I am very satisfied with this phone as it meets all my needs, knowing that the most important thing is to be able to make calls and be reachable 100% of the time so I don’t miss any calls (for example, from my children’s school).
I like phosh!
he phone works perfectly: internet browsing, camera, GPS.
It is hard for me to imagine going back to Android.
https://mastouille.fr/@olyavi/115973122273812293
I have been using the FLX1 for a year. I am a fan of Linux and have used a PinePhone as my daily driver for years.
I am very satisfied with this phone as it meets all my needs, knowing that the most important thing is to be able to make calls and be reachable 100% of the time so I don’t miss any calls (for example, from my children’s school).
I like phosh!
he phone works perfectly: internet browsing, camera, GPS.
It is hard for me to imagine going back to Android.
https://mastouille.fr/@olyavi/115973122273812293
Just on hand since some days and really happy about it. I’ve tried a lot of Linux driven phones and these seams the best fitting one.
The Phosh runs smooth and well, blazing fast GPS with SUPL support. Android container called Andromeda powered by LineageOS 20 and is well integrated into the system. And the most import one, regular updates!
Her some Mastodon links to my using experiences:
https://kanoa.de/@decorum/115931795085949518
https://kanoa.de/@decorum/115931982676565623
the phone is physically great. it’s frustrating that my post on the owner’s forum, where i am seeking help about a malfunctioning camera, has been “awaiting moderation” for several days. a product like this really relies on an active user community and this kind of delay is not greatly supportive of that.
I ordered 2 screen protectors for the furiphone BUT only got 1 that fit. The other screen saver had no hole in protector for selfie camera.
The FLX1s is good, but it’s not perfect. It’s currently probably the best option for moving away from Big Tech.
It’s a phone for Linux enthusiasts and people who value freedom above rock-solid stability. Building custom apps for the phone is a breeze, as you’re not locked down to one specific SDK. You can hack on the device all you want, since it’s just a Linux computer in your pocket. Calling and texting work out of the box, with some caveats (which FuriLabs are addressing as we speak)
Calling via Bluetooth does not work. Also, there will be an echo on the other side if you put the phone on speaker. So for now it’s best to keep it on the earpiece or use the wired earbuds that ship with the phone.
As for GPS accuracy and paying with your phone: look for alternative solutions. For example, there are wearables you can buy to use for contactless payments and there are navigation devices for finding your way on the road. The GPS in the phone is quite flaky, but the wireless hotspot is quite good, so navigating with another device shouldn’t be a big problem.
Having said all that, there are some real upsides to this device. The Android layer is surprisingly good. Most apps will just work. The Phosh desktop environment is responsive to touch gestures and rarely lags behind. Firefox is fully mobile friendly, so browsing the web is no problem. The battery lasts an entire day if you’re not doing crazy stuff on your phone (power banks still exist if you do anyway). And probably best of all: as long as repositories are updated, your phone will keep being supported. No planned obsolescence. It’s just an arm64 Linux device, nothing more and nothing less.
In short: I don’t regret buying the FLX1s.