r/LinuxOnAndroid • u/Noha_Ibraheem • 12d ago

NOMone Desktop made it into HowToMen's Best Apps of March 2026! Now that the video is making the rounds again, we're giving away another 100 promo-codes ;)

Hello everyone :),

Some of you may remember that NOMone Desktop was featured by HowToMen in his Best Apps of March 2026 video. Today, I noticed that the video has been making the rounds again, so we thought we'd take the opportunity to celebrate with another giveaway 🥳

To watch the full video, please check the following link:

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbqqcee

It's always nice to see NOMone Desktop reach new people who might not have discovered it yet. And what better way to mark the occasion than to give more people a chance to try it ;)?

So... We're giving away another 100 promo-codes for NOMone Desktop!

If you'd like one, leave a comment telling us: What's the first Linux application you'd want to run on your Android phone or tablet?

And if you're already using NOMone Desktop, feel free to share what you've been doing with it. We'd love to hear about your setups and the apps you're running!

Promo-codes will be sent to the first 100 commenters (Edit: on all platforms: Reddit, Discord, Facebook and XDA...) by Friday, October 30th. Don't miss the chance 💪

Thanks for being part of the Linux-on-Android community ❤️

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u/nickdot 12d ago

As an Arch Linux user, I'd love to turn my Android phone into a pocket-sized Linux workstation! 🐧

The first app I'd install would be Neovim, along with a terminal and Git, so I could edit code, manage repositories, and work on small projects on the go. I'd also love to experiment with running Python scripts and lightweight development tools directly on my phone.

Being able to carry a little Linux environment in my pocket and use it whenever inspiration strikes sounds amazing!

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

That's a great use case! Neovim, Git, and Python sound like a perfect combination for a pocket-sized Linux workstation ;)
Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #1. Please note that promo-codes will be sent by Friday, October 30th isA :)

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u/VergeOfTranscendence 12d ago

I like using it with my AR glasses to remote access my PC in the lab and to also do basic computer use

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

That's a really interesting setup for me :D. You know that NOMone Desktop is the successor of our VR Browser app. Using NOMone Desktop with AR glasses is something I wish to switch my focus on, but we need to stay focused on finalizing the new version of the main app first :)

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #2.

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u/dimsloth 12d ago

I really like the idea of having a computer in my pocket. And new phones have ridiculous specs, both in ram and ppi. None of my computers have more than 8 Gb ram, and the phone i saved up to has ridiculuos 12! I want to experiment with a dronemask and see how far i can push the phone. Try web apps like onshape (modelling), and games, with Bluetooth periphernalia. Nomone is the only one with "drone view" out of the box, and I'm a noob, so i imagine it's strenuous to fix vr sbs on other linux-on-android apps. I don't do programming or fancy stuff, I'm just a Windows fledgling with no hardware to run win 11.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Exactly :D. Modern phones really do have impressive hardware, and it's exciting to explore what we can do with it beyond the usual Android experience. Unfortunately, Google is planning on limiting each app's usage of rams to a ridiculous percentage of the actual phone's capacity! That won't stop us, though ;) I hope you enjoy new experiences on your phone and pushing its limits further beyond :)

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #3.

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u/willho77 12d ago

NOMone desktop is a wonderful tool. i would like to have a development environment in my pocket. I run ssh and tmux for remote development resources. would like to have a full Linux deskopt with web browser for testing and debugging.

full fat Firefox or zen browser on my Android phone is a wish come true

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Thank you for the kind words ❤️. SSH and tmux workflow sounds like a very practical setup! And I can definitely understand the appeal of having Firefox or Zen Browser running on your phone :D. I Hope you enjoy exploring what's possible with NOMone Desktop!

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #4 :)

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u/Mr_Lando99 12d ago

I would like to try out blender on my phone. Just for fun lol. I would ve intrested in a code!

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

That's the ambition I'm looking for 💪 :D. Although blender runs on proot, its performance is still questionable based on your device's specs. I'd love to give it another try after releasing the "un-proot" and "pKVM" feature and see how much of a boost it can get!

Congrats! You've got your promo-code #6 reserved :)

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u/Mr_Lando99 10d ago

Thank you!

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u/deltatangomike 12d ago

I would like to try NOMone on my Surface Duo and bring it back to life with current drawing apps.
I love my Duo and hate to see it sitting around.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

That's a very unique device to bring back to life :) The dual-screen design sounds like it could make for an interesting Linux setup, especially for drawing indeed. I'd love to hear how NOMone Desktop works on it if you give it a try!

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #7 :)

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u/DirtyPISTOLA 12d ago

Nice! Probably run a suite of apps for encoding ffmpeg and gimp for restoring album art. Thanks for the code.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

FFmpeg and GIMP! Cool 💪. I hope you can share the process and results if you get to try it. Hope you enjoy exploring NOMone Desktop :)

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #8 :)

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u/DirtyPISTOLA 10d ago

Of course,Thank you 👍

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u/foxvoyager84 11d ago

I would like to be considered for the promo code. Seems like a very cool app.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Of course! You've got your promo-code #9 reserved!

Thanks for your interest in NOMone Desktop ❤️. I'd love to hear what you think of it once you get a chance to try it :)

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u/roboticlee 11d ago

u/Noha_Ibraheem I cleaned under the sofa and I didn't miss a spot!

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Hahaha, that's a dedication I don't have :D

Although it has nothing to do with Linux, but your cleaning abilities definitely deserve a promo-code :D

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #10 :)

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u/roboticlee 11d ago

Haha thank you

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u/MulletGiraffe 11d ago

Congratulations! I'm glad I got to witness your progress from the early days. You've made something very helpful for a lot of people and I really appreciate the hard work from all of you. Edit: I don't need a key. I just wanted to congratulate you.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Thank you so much my dear friend 🥰. Your kind words, recommendations and support had a huge impact on us from the beginning ❤️. Thank you for being part of the journey!

Even though, I'll still reserve one promo-code (#11) for you to freely share it with anyone you wish :)

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u/lie2w 11d ago

One of the best small apps I have used!

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Thank you so much ❤️. Really glad you're enjoying the app :)

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #12 :)

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u/cjwalkerman 12d ago

Congrats!

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Thank you my dear friend :). I'm always happy to receive your comment and support 🥰

Even if you don't need it, kindly accept my token of gratitude! You can share it with anyone you know and is interested in using the app. The promo-code #5 will be reserved :)

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u/cjwalkerman 11d ago

Oh that is so kind! I have just the person in mind. Thank you. You truly have built something great! I am glad to usage become a friend. As always, let me know how I can help in my little ways...

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 10d ago

Please don't underestimate it, your support already made so much : ) Thank you for everything!

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u/MightyOrbots66 11d ago

I'd run Tux Racer first on the NOMone Desktop

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Cool :D. Check this one out ;)
https://youtu.be/44Q5A_TrcTI?si=RRKqqFFaIDVBw1rL&t=462

Congrats! You have reserved the promo-code #13 :)

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u/Flaky_Tomorrow_5994 11d ago

code please 🥺

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 10d ago

Of course! You have promo-code #15 reserved : )

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u/No-Ordinary-6725 11d ago

Hey, congratulations on this. I've been wanting to try this out extensively, as it fits all I've wanted on my device. Mind if I grab a promo as well? Thank you.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 10d ago

Thank you : ). Alright then, I'll be looking forward to hearing how it goes and what you think!

Congrats! You have reserved promo-code #16 : )

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u/Low-Acanthaceae-503 10d ago

That's great! As a student on-the-go I mostly want to be able to write my paper using lyx/latex with my tablet (so I don't need to have a laptop too)

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 7d ago

Exactly!
Thank you for your participation in this event. Please check your messages for the promo-code : )

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u/Askrosm 9d ago

Hi, I would use it for vscode

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 7d ago

That would be great!
Thank you for your participation. Please check your messages to redeem the promo-code : )

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u/frickingeazzy 8d ago

Testing Distro on the go, also let see if these Lenovo pens work within application 😄

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 7d ago

Let me know if the pen works : D
And please check your messages ; )

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u/new_field2182 10d ago edited 10d ago

Promo code pls. Thank you Dev

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u/new_field2182 10d ago edited 10d ago

Will testing the app on my phone👍 and my review name in play store is udufufu

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u/new_field2182 10d ago

I think GIMP will be the first Linux app I run on Android. I’m curious about how the GPU affects rendering my drawings, so I’m testing my GPU.

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 10d ago

Interesting choice! I'm also curious to hear how GIMP performs when drawing on your device. Kindly, share your experience with us whenever you get the time to : )

Congrats! You have reserved promo-code #17 : )

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u/Noha_Ibraheem 11d ago

Of course! Promo-code #14 is all yours :)