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Linux on Android, step by step.

Short, practical guides for running Linux on your phone or tablet without root, using PocketLinux.

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Run KDE Plasma on Android without root

Run a full KDE Plasma desktop on an Android phone or tablet without root, using PocketLinux and PRoot. Step-by-step set-up, limits and tips.

Install Arch Linux on Android without root

Install Arch Linux on an Android phone or tablet without root using PocketLinux. Set-up steps, pacman tips, desktop choices and limits.

Run a Debian or Ubuntu desktop (XFCE) on Android

Run Debian or Ubuntu with the XFCE desktop on Android without root using PocketLinux. Step-by-step set-up, apt tips and limits.

Run Kali Linux on Android without root

Run Kali Linux on an Android phone or tablet without root using PocketLinux. Set-up steps, apt tips, desktop choices and honest limits.