This tutorial shows how to run docker natively on Android, without VMs and chroot. (gist.github.com)
from yogthos@lemmy.ml to technology@lemmy.ml on 06 Dec 2024 19:14
https://lemmy.ml/post/23292950

I think Docker opens up a lot of ways to repurpose an old phone and turn it into a home server. The advantage over using something like RPi is that you have a touchscreen built in, making it much easier to troubleshoot without having to plug in a monitor and a keyboard.

Given how abundant old phones are, seems like it would be cool to have an Android distro specifically designed for this use case. Especially if you could plug in a USB hub for stuff like external storage.

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eldavi@lemmy.ml on 06 Dec 2024 21:59 next collapse

i wonder if now i can justify buying a flagship phone to use as a replacement server. lol

yogthos@lemmy.ml on 06 Dec 2024 23:15 collapse

a couple of more guides I’ve run across

crackoverflow.com/…/turn_android_phone_to_battery…

crackoverflow.com/…/install-docker-natively-on-an…