Did you know that you can run a full-fledged Linux operating system on your Android phone without rooting it? This can give you access to a variety of Linux applications and tools that are not available on Android. You can also use Linux as an alternative desktop environment on your phone, or even connect it to an external monitor for a PC-like experience.
There are several ways to install Linux on your Android phone, but one of the easiest and most popular ones is to use an app called UserLAnd. UserLAnd is a free app that lets you install various Linux distributions on your phone, such as Ubuntu, Debian, Kali, Arch, and Fedora. You can also choose between a graphical user interface (GUI) or a text-based interface (CLI) depending on your preference.
To install Linux on your Android phone using UserLAnd, follow these steps:
- Download and install UserLAnd from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and tap the + icon at the bottom right corner.
- Select the Linux distribution you want to install from the list. For this example, we will choose Ubuntu.
- Enter a username and password for your Linux account and tap Continue.
- Select VNC if you want a GUI or SSH if you want a CLI and tap Continue.
- Wait for UserLAnd to download and install the necessary files for your Linux distribution. This may take some time depending on your internet speed and storage space.
- Once the installation is complete, tap the session name to launch it. You will see a terminal window where you can enter Linux commands or a desktop environment where you can use Linux apps.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Linux on your Android phone without rooting it. You can now explore the features and capabilities of your Linux distribution and enjoy a different operating system on your phone.