Use Linux on your Android
Some Linux users miss their favorite operating system when they use their cell phone or tablet. However, that is no longer a problem if you download the APK file of this app, which provides the possibility to run Linux distributions on an Android. Let's see how it works.
How to use Linux on an Android phone
UserLAnd is an open source tool that lets you use various Linux distributions on any Android device without root. Go to the general menu to choose Alpine, Arch, Debian, Kali, or Ubuntu.
An open source application that allows you to run various Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, and Kali.
In addition, it is also easy to set up and use different common applications of the operating system. Among others, the Firefox browser, the Lxde, and Xfce desktop environments and development tools such as Idle and Git.
Basically, it is a very practical app that offers a layer of compatibility to use programs, games, and Linux distributions on your smartphone easily and without much complications. And on top of that, it has the advantage that you do not need a rooted terminal.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 5.0.
- Offers in-app purchases.
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With a degree in Law and Journalism, I specialized in criminology and cultural journalism. Mobile apps, especially Android apps, are one of my great passions. I have been testing dozens of apps every day for over six years now, discovering all...
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