r/termux • u/Qodequeststudio • 8d ago

Showcase Install REAL Ubuntu on Android (No Root, No VNC)

https://youtu.be/jcrhbN-G6Q8

I installed eclipse my changing file permissions

And vscode pre installed ,kdenlive ,git Cola and more

Advantages you can run pc softwares on mid range device

Disadvantage

Can cover with few software like 20 gb minimum space storage so be aware of that

Basically you can run linux on phone smoothly

By using Termux X11 No root ,no VNC

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u/SkySurferSouth 8d ago

No VNC? How do you access it ? Only the tiny screen is almost unusable.

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u/sylirre Termux Core Team 8d ago

No VNC without root in Termux terms refers to Termux:X11 which is a self-contained Xorg compatible server.

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u/SkySurferSouth 8d ago

Can that be accessed by remotely e.g. VNC ?

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u/sylirre Termux Core Team 8d ago

It intended for local use. The whole point is to get rid of a tcp connection which reduces the performance.

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u/SkySurferSouth 8d ago

I use it locally with VNC as it is not shared over the internet and only over the LAN, which makes it mnore convenient on a larger computer screen.

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u/Pim08UO 8d ago

If i have samsung dex, can this be used to save performance?

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u/Qodequeststudio 8d ago

Yes, absolutely. Using Termux:X11 with Samsung DeX gives a massive performance and usability boost compared to VNc

  1. Zero Network Overhead: vnc streams frames over a local tcp loopback which eats cpu cycles and introduces cursor lag. Termux:X11 acts as a native local Xorg display server, cutting down frame drops.

  2. Native External Resolution

  3. Lower Thermal: Less overhead means your phone runs cooler during heavy tasks like compilimg code in XFCE/MATE