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Ubuntu on Android runs Ubuntu with preinstalled desktop environments on an Android device, providing a Linux environment through a utility app.
About Ubuntu On Android
Ubuntu On Android is an open source project that installs a pre-configured Ubuntu Linux environment on an Android device without root access. It uses PRoot and Termux to run the environment. The installed system includes a graphical interface, development tools and software.
The project offers Ubuntu releases with XFCE4, MATE or GNOME desktop environments, or a raw option without a desktop. Support for each desktop depends on the Ubuntu release. A standalone uDroid for Android app is listed as in early development. The project asks users to read the wiki and disclaimer before installing.
Key features
- Installs Ubuntu on Android without root, using PRoot and Termux
- Pre-configured Ubuntu with GUI, development tools and software
- Desktop options include XFCE4, MATE and GNOME, depending on release
- Raw option for Ubuntu releases without a desktop environment
- Standalone uDroid for Android app, currently in early development
- Command-line installer run from a fresh Termux installation
Best for: Android users comfortable with Termux and command-line setup who want a desktop Ubuntu environment on their device.
Good for
- Installs without root access, according to the project description
- Released under the MIT license and open source
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS listed with XFCE4, MATE and GNOME options
Watch out for
- The standalone uDroid app is in early development
- Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS are listed with the raw option only
- Some older releases are listed as end of life
Ubuntu On Android at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Ubuntu On Android FAQ
Does it require root access?
The project states that it runs Ubuntu on Android without root, using PRoot and Termux.
Which desktop environments are available?
The status table lists XFCE4, MATE and GNOME for some releases. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS lists all three, while other releases may offer only the raw option.
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