I'm looking to set up a quick homelab server, but my Raspberry Pi 3 isn't powerful enough. I'm wondering if I can run Docker, specifically CasaOS, on my Samsung Galaxy S23 that's just sitting around. I'd prefer to avoid using Termux since I find the file management tough to handle. Are there any alternative ways to make this work? Note: Using a custom ROM isn't an option for me.
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Unfortunately, running Docker on a phone isn't really a practical solution. Phones are computers, sure, but they aren't optimized for tasks like this. If you're looking for hardware options, the r/homelab wiki has a bunch of recommendations. Alternatively, renting a VPS might be a better move in the long run.
You might want to consider running a lightweight Linux on your phone and SSH into it like a mini PC. It could work, but keep in mind that this may void your warranty.
There is a project that sets up Docker in Termux, using QEMU VMs on Alpine Linux, but it still relies on Termux. If you're looking for GUI support, you could use any suitable ISO with it, though managing to open ports might be a hassle.
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