Kroko

https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame/blob/main/brands/huawei/README.md

Good to know.

True, the README needs some updates. Feel free to open issues or make pull requests.

You can’t unlock samsung in canada/usa models. There are paid services but it isn’t worth it. Nobody makes custom roms for locked devices.

YouTube has been profitable since 2019

There are browser extensions that automatically switch from YouTube to an alternative platform if video is available on both.

Watch on Odysee Firefox LINK

PeerTube Companion
Firefox LINK

It is difficult to switch to custom roms when manufacturers like Samsung block bootloader unlocking or like Xiaomi make the process hard.

https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame

If you want to run Android apps on Linux try Waydroid. It is probably one of the best option right now.

Samsung is a joke company. They block oem unlock from One ui 8. Samsung IMS isn’t working in custom roms (AOSP) because they have some close implementation of IMS.
You should look to other company for next phone.

Can’t you get WhatsApp to work in Waydroid?

List of linux phones OS: https://linmob.net/resources/#smartphones Sailfish os suported devices https://docs.sailfishos.org/Support/Supported_Devices/

Is self-hosting a YouTube front-end reliable? Public instances often don’t work, but maybe Google doesn’t block private ones?

You don’t need to know creators

Watch on Odysee adon will automatically switch to Odysee if the video is available on both platforms.
Firefox LINK

PeerTube Companion auto switch to PeerTube
Firefox LINK