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Welcome to Andronix

Run Linux distros like Debian, Ubuntu and Fedora on your Android phone, without root. Follow four steps to go from Termux to a full desktop.

New in Andronix 10.1: Linux right inside the app, without Termux, on phones with Android 8 or newer and a 64-bit ARM processor. The update reaches phones in stages on Google Play. Have it? Start with Install in the app. Still on 10.0? The steps below are for you.

About Andronix

Andronix runs a full Linux distro, like Debian, Ubuntu or Fedora, on your Android phone or tablet, with a real desktop and no root. New here? Follow the four steps below, in order.

Get Andronix on Google Play
Andronix 2.0: free distros install with one command, with the latest versions (Debian 13, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Fedora 44 and more), a choice of XFCE, LXQt, MATE or KDE Plasma, Firefox included, and a full-screen desktop with Termux:X11. See what's supported.
Using Andronix app 8.x or older? These docs are for app 10 (Andronix 2.0). The docs for the old app, with its installer, VNC setup and Andronix Commands, are under App 8.x (Classic), also in the version menu at the top of the sidebar. Or update to app 10 and follow the steps here. Had a Modded OS on the old app? See Upgrading from an older Modded OS.

Get started

Step 1 · Start here

What Andronix is, what your phone needs, and the right Termux.

Step 2 · Install a distro

Choose a distro and desktop, then install it with the app or one command.

Step 3 · Start the desktop

Open your desktop full screen on the phone with Termux:X11.

Step 4 · Use it

Apps, dev packs, sound, phone storage, backups and updates.

Also here

Modded OS

Modded OS

Themed editions with apps already set up.

Troubleshooting

Fixes for failed installs, signal 9, black screens and Termux errors.

The andronix command

Every command and option, in one place.

Get paid up to $100 to maintain a distribution for Andronix. Read more in Calling for Maintainers.

Need help?

Join our Discord and ask for help there, or open an issue on our GitHub repository. You can also check the FAQ for answers to common problems.

What is Andronix

Andronix runs real Linux distros like Debian, Ubuntu and Fedora on your Android phone, without root. Here's how the pieces fit together.

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