Changelog

What changed in each release of Andronix: the andronix installer, the free distros, Modded OS and the app. For the story behind 2.0, read the blog post Andronix 2.0.

Andronix 2.0Copy Anchor Link

Installer 2.0.0 and app 10.0 · October 1, 2026

InstallerCopy Anchor Link

• New installer, andronix 2.0.0, published at dl.andronix.app. One command installs a distro; no app needed (Install without the app).
• Works with Termux from F-Droid, GitHub and Google Play (Android 11 and newer for Play).
• Installs proot itself, repairs a half-upgraded Termux, and checks the checksum of every download.
• New commands:
  • andronix update updates the installer and your distros (Keep it updated).
  • andronix backup backs up a distro to phone storage (Back up and restore).
  • andronix pack add python|node|java|go|db adds dev packs; PostgreSQL works under proot (Dev packs).
  • andronix tune switches to a lighter performance profile (Make it faster).
• Optional, cookie-free telemetry, with andronix telemetry off to turn it off.

Free distrosCopy Anchor Link

• Nine distros on current versions: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Debian 13, Kali rolling, Fedora 44, Arch Linux ARM, Manjaro ARM, Alpine 3.24 and Void (Supported distros).
• Desktops: XFCE, LXQt, MATE and KDE Plasma. KDE Plasma is on Ubuntu, Debian and Kali, and needs 4 GB of RAM.
• Firefox is included.
• A normal user account is created at install. You no longer run as root.
• Window managers are retired. Old window-manager installs map to XFCE.

DesktopCopy Anchor Link

• The desktop opens full screen with Termux:X11: andronix desktop <distro> (Start the desktop). Termux:X11 comes from GitHub (the nightly release, universal-debug APK).
• Sound works out of the box: PulseAudio is set up automatically (Sound).
• VNC is still available (Other ways to connect).

Modded OSCopy Anchor Link

• Modded OS 2.0: five editions (Ubuntu 26.04 XFCE, Ubuntu 26.04 KDE with Plasma 6, Debian 13 XFCE, Manjaro XFCE and Kali XFCE), with one Andronix look and updates included.
• Classic editions: the original Modded Ubuntu XFCE, Ubuntu KDE, Debian and Manjaro, with their original look, rebuilt on current systems. Not sold; in the app under "Archived — yours to keep", free for everyone who bought them.
• Fixed: the Modded download outage (June to September 2026).
• Past buyers: purchases are verified with Google Play and kept on our servers, and Classic editions stay free. Owning Classic editions doesn't give a discount on Modded 2.0.

Pricing:

Modded Pass (all 5 Modded 2.0 editions): $6.99*

Early bird: $4.49 for the first 4 days, until October 5, 2026, 23:59 UTC.

Andronix Complete (Modded Pass + Premium) is the best value.

Own Premium? 30% off the Modded Pass*.

Own a Modded 2.0 edition? 40% off the Modded Pass*.

* Prices vary by region: we offer purchasing power parity pricing in some countries, and discounts are applied to your local price. Google Play shows your final price before you buy.

PremiumCopy Anchor Link

• $2.99: Modded Pass 30% off*, early access to new Modded editions and beta installers, higher Modded download limits, and an optional spot on the supporter wall. Existing Premium owners keep everything.

App 10.0Copy Anchor Link

• New dark design and new icon.
• Simpler install flow: the Termux step shows the command.
• A notification with the install result.
• A one-tap "Start the desktop" step with Termux:X11.
• Account deletion in the app.
• Optional, cookie-free analytics (OpenPanel, self-hosted), with an opt-out in Settings. No emails or names.
• Retired: Andronix Commands (export your saved commands from the app). Removed: Andronix Auto.

Website and docsCopy Anchor Link

• New website and docs. The docs follow a step-by-step path (Step 1 to Step 4), and every old docs link redirects to its new page.

Known issuesCopy Anchor Link

• On some Android 9 phones with a 4.4 kernel, desktops may show a black screen. The command line works, and the installer warns you. See The installer warns about an old kernel.