I dont know how stupid this sounds, but is it possible for me to format my phone and install eLinux on it? (with some kinda hacking) . I wouldn't be too bothered if apps are not available. I wouldnt mind writing my own.
Installing eLinux
No. Not possible in any practical way whatsoever. Attempting it without complete hardware details, documentation & tools (none of which are public/published) would be next to impossible (so it hasn't been done).