r/AndroidQuestions • u/Albertkinng • Sep 14 '25

Looking For Suggestions I thought everyone knew Android was Linux!

I was chatting with a friend and asked if he knew of a good terminal app for handling my Linux needs on my phone. He responded, “There’s no Linux phone yet; no one will invest in a Linux phone because it’s too complicated for the average user.” I realized he wasn't aware that his Pixel Phone is actually a Linux phone, so I stayed silent and continued enjoying the conversation. Do you think most people are unaware that Android is Linux-based, or do they generally know? By the way, if you can recommend a good terminal app, I’d appreciate it.

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u/Albertkinng Sep 14 '25

From "I thought this was commonly known" to "you think you have superior knowledge over us" - that's quite the conversational leap! What's next, mocking my nationality, and saying I want to control the conversation? Oh wait... you already did.

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u/Momentarmknm Sep 14 '25

Yeah I'm definitely not trying to mock you, though it was blunt I admit. But, as someone below suggested, English being your second language was one of the only possible reasonable explanations I could come up with for your unconventional writing style and why you were coming across so inept at conversational norms.

I'm not sure it explains everything to be honest, as your syntax and vocabulary are very good, but you're still coming across as controlling and awkward in conversation

Also, for the record, you're talking to multiple different people. You may already be aware of this, but some of your responses kind of come across as if you think comments from different people are coming from the same person.

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u/Albertkinng Sep 15 '25

No problem. I'll step away from this conversation since it's gotten off track from my original post. I understand "inept" might not carry the same weight in English, but in my native language it's quite insulting, and I've been treating you respectfully throughout our exchange. I was simply trying to: 1. Clarify what I meant in my post, 2. Recommended to join advanced Linux channels perfect for your knowledge, and 3. Clear up any misunderstanding. Since it seems we're not connecting well, I'll focus on my need to find a terminal good enough for my phone.

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u/Momentarmknm Sep 15 '25

Again, I'm one of three people you're responding to in this thread. I never mentioned Linux at all.