hacktheworld
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How to install Linux on Android without root? What is the easiest way to do this?
(I have Android 13 no root)
(I have Android 13 no root)
Linux on Android
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Every example I have seen requires you to root the phone.
Also, each phone has different hardware, different video cards, different wifi chips, different bluetooth chips,
and it's difficult sometimes to get the version for your specific phone.
Also, each phone has different hardware, different video cards, different wifi chips, different bluetooth chips,
and it's difficult sometimes to get the version for your specific phone.
Maybe... ?
https://computingforgeeks.com/userland-run-linux-distribution-on-android-without-root/
Phone forums can probably provide better info than we can.
https://computingforgeeks.com/userland-run-linux-distribution-on-android-without-root/
Phone forums can probably provide better info than we can.
Sherri is a Cat
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I've thought about this too. I have a lot of old phones laying around. Plenty to experiment with before trying to do this with one of my newer phones.
There's guy on YouTube who makes De-Google phones. I'm not if he has DIY videos or not.
There's guy on YouTube who makes De-Google phones. I'm not if he has DIY videos or not.
truckerDave
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He doesn't do DIY vids. He SELLS de-googled phones. It wouldn't be a wise business decision for him to tell someone else how to do it. That said, his prices are reasonable as far as phones go. But don't expect to get this year's model.
After looking at this, this appears to be running a Linux VM under android. It's pretty buggy.
I couldn't get some distro's to load at all. I don't know if the OP meant running Linux in a VM, or
running it natively on the phone.
How to Install and Update Fedora Linux on Android using Termux - Fedora Magazine
Installation, updating and upgrading of Fedora Linux on Android using Termux
fedoramagazine.org
It is possibly to run native Linux on android phones.
PinePhone Archives - PINE STORE
pine64.com
At least for those specific phones.
Sherri is a Cat
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Yeah, I knew he sold them.
I wondered about. I'm sure DIY videos are on YouTube.
But..
- You would to figure out the search terms to find them. The title and tags won't find videos with a title advertising exactly what the subject is.
- You would have to trust the creator.
- Hope they haven't been removed.
I haven't bought one because I'm not willing to spend money for something I think I could probably figure on his own. I've changed a lot of settings in Android, disabled apps, changed some thing in Developer Options. I don't know enough about Android to do the things I'd really like to do. I've heard of Linux based phones and seen some apps for them on the Play Store. It seems to me that an app from the Play Store would defeat the purpose.
I assumed he must be one of those people who buys old phones.
It's easy enough to install de-Googled(LineageOS) on your phone, they have instructions on their website for supported devices.
I ran it for a while but eventually ran into issues that certain apps would not work properly, even even the alternative frameworks provided by LineageOS. So I went back to a normal Android phone.
Install Linux on Android with Rooted and Unrooted Devices
Since Android is built based on the Linux kernel, you can easily install Linux on Android devices. How to install Linux on Android is discussed in this article. To upgrade your Android mobile phone to Linux, read this article to the end.
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hacktheworld
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Userland is very complicate to use, above all for to enable the Graphic User Interface.
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hacktheworld
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Already checked, is not compatible with my device. There are so much brands and models of smartphone, take a look to the follow link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Android_smartphonesIt's easy enough to install de-Googled(LineageOS) on your phone, they have instructions on their website for supported devices.
I ran it for a while but eventually ran into issues that certain apps would not work properly, even even the alternative frameworks provided by LineageOS. So I went back to a normal Android phone.
Install Linux on Android with Rooted and Unrooted Devices
Since Android is built based on the Linux kernel, you can easily install Linux on Android devices. How to install Linux on Android is discussed in this article. To upgrade your Android mobile phone to Linux, read this article to the end.
You can install Ubuntu Touch on your Android device.
You'll have to unlock the bootloader first before running the installer.
I haven't found a clear way to unlock the bootloader yet but I'll eventually figure it out.
devices.ubuntu-touch.io
You'll have to unlock the bootloader first before running the installer.
I haven't found a clear way to unlock the bootloader yet but I'll eventually figure it out.
How to install Ubuntu Touch OS
UBports Installer • Ubuntu Touch • Linux Phone
A friendly cross-platform Installer for Ubuntu Touch. Connect a supported device to your PC, follow the on-screen instructions, and watch this awesome tool do all the rest!
Sherri is a Cat
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I've seen this issue on the internet many times, another reason I haven't tried it yet.It's easy enough to install de-Googled(LineageOS) on your phone, they have instructions on their website for supported devices.
I ran it for a while but eventually ran into issues that certain apps would not work properly, even even the alternative frameworks provided by LineageOS. So I went back to a normal Android phone.
Install Linux on Android with Rooted and Unrooted Devices
Since Android is built based on the Linux kernel, you can easily install Linux on Android devices. How to install Linux on Android is discussed in this article. To upgrade your Android mobile phone to Linux, read this article to the end.
Which device do you have?
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hacktheworld
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Very interesting, but my device is not supported so far.You can install Ubuntu Touch on your Android device.
You'll have to unlock the bootloader first before running the installer.
I haven't found a clear way to unlock the bootloader yet but I'll eventually figure it out.
How to install Ubuntu Touch OS
UBports Installer • Ubuntu Touch • Linux Phone
A friendly cross-platform Installer for Ubuntu Touch. Connect a supported device to your PC, follow the on-screen instructions, and watch this awesome tool do all the rest!
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