To access a library of apps, you can install a modified version of Google Play Services created by developer Cobalt:

using the "Cobalt" method or by sourcing APKs from communities like Project Berry 2.0 Limitation : You are strictly limited to apps compatible with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)

You are a collector, a developer, or you want to impress your friends with "the weird square Android phone." It is a fantastic conversation piece and a Linux geek's trophy.

There is no "official" Android for the Passport. Users rely on custom ROMs, primarily based on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) or older iterations. The installation process involves:

Due to locked bootloaders and encrypted hardware drivers, developers have never successfully ported a modern version of Android (Nougat, Oreo, Pie, or beyond) to the Passport. The most stable and functional Android ports are based on , which corresponds to Android 5.1 (Lollipop) .