Have a specific A50 brick or need a custom DTB? Join the #linux-sunxi IRC channel on Libera.Chat.
Some developers have successfully booted Android 13 GSI on the A50 using Project Treble. This requires a vendor partition built from the original Android 10 BSP.
For engineers and hobbyists, building custom firmware unlocks the A50's true potential (e.g., running Mainline Linux).
Useful commands (examples)