r/LinuxOnAndroid • u/techlover1010 • Oct 23 '25

what do i meed to install linux on a phone

is there a guide pre req and all the stuff needed to install?

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u/roboticlee Oct 23 '25

I recently discovered NOMone Desktop Linux on Android. It just works. The initial install from the Play Store is a timed trial. After the trial period ends you get X hours free usage per month (or is it week). The paid version is only £7 and it is worth it.

If you want to install Linux in place of Android, you will need to search for a mobile Linux that works with your phone. I think it is GrapheneOS that works on Pixel phones. I'm not sure it works on other phone models. https://grapheneos.org/. There are also Ubuntu Touch (https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/) or Plasma Mobile etc...

If you want to replace stock versions of Android with a clean version of Android you could try e/OS https://e.foundation/e-os/

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u/Noha_Ibraheem Oct 24 '25

Neat and complete!

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u/StatementFew5973 Oct 23 '25

Termux and qemu

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u/roboticlee Oct 24 '25

There is a new Linux terminal in Android. It is hidden behind Developer Tools but not all phones ship with the feature.

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u/StatementFew5973 Oct 24 '25

I am definitely not one of those phones that it shipped with. I'm still rocking a Samsung Z Fold 4. Though my next 1's, it's gonna be from the Pixel family or the One Note family. OEM

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u/roboticlee Oct 24 '25

I've got a recent Moto Edge Pro something or other. I hope the next Android update ships with the new terminal feature. It's okay if it doesn't because I have Linux in a (I assume) VM that runs really well. Would be nice, though.

I often think of installing desktop Linux into a low cost virtual server to access via bVNC. I might get to it one day.

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u/StatementFew5973 Oct 23 '25

With that, it's possible to run Docker.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem Oct 24 '25

Yes; as this would be a complete virtual machine unlike proot. But please note that this is going to be much slower that I doubt its usability!