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How easy is it to patch its kernel?

It would seem a mainline linux kernel can run everything apart from the camera on (Redmi 2) SnapDragon 410: https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/MSM8916_Mainlining

That's good news! I was thinking more about the question of locked bootloaders. Having to patch an outdated kernel is a lot less serious than not being able to run any kernel you've patched. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/redmi-2-prime-bootloader-... suggests that maybe the Redmi 2 comes with an unlocked bootloader?

Amazing that we went from this potato[1] for $12 in 2013 to that Redmi 2 in 9 years. Now, you said that you buy the Redmi second-hand, but still - the leap is amazing.

[1] https://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?page_id=3107

If you threw a a Qwerty keyboard and command line on that thing, it would be on the front page of HN right now

Where can one outside from Chime buy these phones (in bulk) ?

Something like this would be awesome when paired with a physical keyboard.