Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- To install Linux on Android, UserLAnd is your best bet.
- UserLAnd is free, but the Pro version is the only way to go.
- It's not without its faults, but it's certainly worth a try.
In the name of science and experimentation, I decided to try running a full-blown Linux desktop on an Android tablet. Turns out it's not only possible but also easy -- thanks to an app called UserLAnd.
Before I continue, note that there are two versions of UserLAnd: free and paid. I spent most of the weekend working with the free version, and getting a Linux desktop running on that was an interminable headache. Eventually, I broke down and paid the $4.99 for the Pro version, so I could get this done.
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