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The galaxy s9 tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of Samsung's 2018 flagship where it intersects with Windows and Microsoft-adjacent projects. The most notable example is ztOS, a fan-made Linux phone operating system that recreates the look and motion of Windows Phone 8.1 on the Galaxy S9 through its ztMETRO shell, built on Arch Linux ARM with Python and Qt app support. Coverage is candid about the experimental nature of such work, noting alpha status and suitability for tinkerers rather than daily use. Expect a narrow, enthusiast-focused tag rather than general Galaxy S9 hardware or Android support content.
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    ztOS Brings a Windows Phone 8.1-Style Linux OS to the Galaxy S9—But It’s Alpha Only

    ztOS is a fan-made phone operating system that copies the look of Windows Phone 8.1. It runs on one specific Samsung handset, and it is a Linux project rather than a revival of Microsoft's platform. It is also an alpha, so it is for tinkerers only. What ztOS actually is ztOS is a phone OS built...