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The BlackBerry Q20, released in 2014, is a QWERTY-keyboard equipped smartphone that originally ran on BlackBerry OS 10. This paper investigates the feasibility of running Linux on the BlackBerry Q20, exploring the device's hardware capabilities, and the challenges and opportunities of porting Linux to this device. We discuss the current state of Linux on ARM-based devices, the BlackBerry Q20's hardware specifications, and the steps required to boot Linux on the device. Our findings indicate that while there are challenges to overcome, it is possible to run Linux on the BlackBerry Q20, opening up new possibilities for developers and enthusiasts.