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How to Install Linux on Android Phone

Avatar for Aishwarya Gunde Aishwarya Gunde
Last updated on: August 20, 2018

Android phones, with its various updated versions engulfing the technology, are coming up with striking improvements in terms of performance, security, etc. Yet people explore and experiment with other operating systems on their smartphones.

It’s been long since Linux lovers have been waiting for the launch of Ubuntu smartphones. Rooting your device is not the only option to install Linux on Android. Following are the steps you need to take up for the installation purpose. Once you get it installed, you will experience a Linux desktop environment on your Android smartphones.

How to Install Linux on Android

1. Install GNURoot App

Play Store is our favorite place on Android devices! This is Google’s App Market portal for numerous applications, among which one is the GNURoot. The GNURoot app installs a fake root file system of Linux on your Android phone, which is an alternative to rooting your phone with Linux OS. Thus, search for GNURoot on the Google Play Store and tap install.

2. Choose Linux Distro

We all know that Linux comes up with various distros such as Fedora, Debian (Wheezy) and Aboriginal. GNURoot offers them in a drop-down list. After installation, you just need to select the Linux distro you wish to operate on. Note that, Linux distro can be deployed with the help of choosing the Rootfs (Root file system).

Choose Linux Distro

3. Launch Root File System

When you are done with selecting the Rootfs, you need to launch the fake root. Just tick the checkbox and tap on Launch Rootfs. Below it, you also have the option to eliminate a rootfs by selecting the one you do not wish to continue operating on.

Launch Root File System

4. Install Required Packages

Linux is well known and appreciated for its Package Management System. So, begin installing the required software and tools through a package manager. Thus, you are now ready to work with Linux on your Android phone; absolutely without rooting your device!

There’s another similar method: Instead of installing the general GNURoot app, you can go with specific GNURootdistro app such as GNURootDebian, GNURoot Fedora and so on, if you want to work on an individual Linux distro.

Install Required Packages

Consider your wish to install Debian on your phone. Primarily, install the GNURootDebian App from the Play Store. Ensure that you have enough space for its storage. Then, install the Debian patch by tapping on Patch Installation as shown above. Next, you just have to launch into GNURootDebian. That’s it; here you go!

Conclusion

So here were the steps to install Linux on Android. If you follow the steps properly you will explore the world of Linux in your Android device. It’s a good treat for those who want to experience a Linux OS on their smartphones. Do you have any other techniques, do not forget to share with us.

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Aishwarya Gunde

Aishwarya Gunde is passionate about her area of interest, she is presently pursuing the Master of Business and Science Degree in Data Analytics. She has a deep curiosity in exploring the Digital and Social Marketing and everything else going around in the virtual world.

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  1. Avatar for HarshilHarshil

    Hello Aishwarya, very interesting article this is. Will try this method and check, thanks for sharing this method dear.

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  2. Avatar for KKSilveryKKSilvery

    Hi Aishwarya,
    This seems interesting, I will definitely give it a try, thank you for the post.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for FlorenceFlorence

    This is something that I tried long ago and never got it, thanks for the tips

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  4. Avatar for DhanushDhanush

    Hello,
    A detailed step by step guide to install Linux on Android phone. Thanks for the post. Very helpful.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Anshul MathurAnshul Mathur

    Nice post Aishwarya.
    It’s an advantage of Android device that you can customize it according to your needs. Installing Linux on Android can be very useful for many people out there. Thanks for this step by step tutorial on how to do that.

    Going to try it soon.
    Regards

    Reply
  6. Avatar for VinayVinay

    Great post I will definitely Install Linux in my Android phone after reading this post.

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  7. Avatar for Adesanmi AdedotunAdesanmi Adedotun

    Hi Aishwarya,

    Nice Tutorial but I have some questions before performing this on my Android. Hope it won’t brick my Android phone? My device is rooted already, hope it won’t affect it or I need to unroot it before installing linux on it? Please respond to this on time because I can’t wait to run Linux on my device

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    • Avatar for Mahesh DabadeMahesh Dabade

      No, there is no need to unroot. That’s the method without unrooting your Android device.

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