FAQ

This page collects the questions we get asked most often about Andronix, along with their fixes. If your problem isn't listed here, see Still need help? at the bottom.

1. Process completed (signal 9) - press EnterCopy Anchor Link

We're sorry you're running into this. The error is caused by Android's phantom process killer. Read this page of the documentation to fix it. You can also follow the video guide (https://youtu.be/mjXSh3yq-I0) to fix it on your device.

2. Getting this error whenever I try to install any OSCopy Anchor Link

Ans. You probably have the old Play Store build of Termux from 2020, whose package servers are gone. Replace it with a current Termux; see Install Termux.

3. Kali Linux errors out during installationCopy Anchor Link

Ans. Andronix 2.0 installs Kali Linux rolling again. Install it from the app as usual. If it still fails, see The install fails or stops.

4. Modded Manjaro gives repository errors whenever I try to install or update any packageCopy Anchor Link

Ans. Follow this guide, and you'll be good to go.

5. AltGr not working on VNCCopy Anchor Link

Ans. Use bVNC instead of RealVNC and select the highlighted option from the top menu. If that doesn't work either, try Android VNC.

6. VNC can't open – usage: vncserver -display- errorCopy Anchor Link

Ans. Most users run into this error while using Modded Manjaro. To fix it, run this inside the Manjaro shell:

sudo pacman -S wget tar sed --noconfirm && wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AndronixApp/AndronixOrigin/master/Pacman/tigervnc-fix.sh && sudo bash tigervnc-fix.sh

7. Ubuntu 20.04: Firefox shows "Gah. Your tab just crashed"Copy Anchor Link

This applies to Ubuntu 20.04 from the pre-2.0 installer. Here's an easy fix for this error:

1. Enter about:config in the address bar.
2. Click "Accept the risk and continue".
3. Click "Show all".
4. Search for sandbox.
5. Change the first two values to false, and change security.sandbox.content.level to 1, exactly as in this picture:

6. Restart Firefox.

8. Why does my new distro ask for a username instead of logging in as root?Copy Anchor Link

Ans. Distros from Andronix 2.0 create a normal user for you, like a regular Linux PC. Use sudo for commands that need root (on Manjaro, where sudo doesn't work yet, use a root shell instead). If you really need a root shell, run andronix start <distro> --root in Termux. See First login.

9. Where did the window managers go?Copy Anchor Link

Ans. Window managers (Awesome, i3 and Openbox) have been retired from the free installer. Pick a desktop environment instead: XFCE, LXQt, MATE or KDE Plasma. Existing installs keep working. See Window Managers.

10. Can I still use my old distro?Copy Anchor Link

Ans. Yes. Distros installed with the pre-2.0 installer are left untouched and start with the same command as before. See Installs from before Andronix 2.0.

11. How much does Modded OS cost, and do I pay again for my old Modded OS?Copy Anchor Link

The Modded Pass is $6.99, or $4.49 during the early bird price for the first 4 days after launch. Premium owners get 30% off the Modded Pass, and owners of a Modded 2.0 edition 40% off. Prices vary by region, and discounts are applied to your local price; Google Play shows your final price before you buy. See Prices. If you bought a Modded OS before Andronix 2.0, those Classic editions stay yours for free under Archived — yours to keep in the app. They don't lower the price of Modded 2.0.

Still need help?Copy Anchor Link

• Learn more about using VNC.
• Read Troubleshooting Installs.
• Read about what Andronix can't do.
• Report a problem from the Andronix app. It attaches your phone's details and gives you a report ID.
• Ask on our Discord or open an issue on our GitHub repository.