UserLAnd - Linux on Android

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4.4
17.9K reviews
1M+
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Content rating
USK: All ages
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About this app

UserLAnd is an open-source app which allows you to run several Linux distributions like Ubuntu,
Debian, and Kali.

- No need to root your device.
- Use a built-in terminal to access your favorite shells.
- Easily connect to VNC sessions for a graphical experience.
- Easy setup for several common Linux distributions, like Ubuntu and Debian.
- Easy setup for several common Linux applications, like Octave and Firefox.
- A way to experiment and learn Linux and other common software tools from the palm of your hand.

UserLAnd was created and is being actively maintained by the folks behind the popular Android
application, GNURoot Debian. It is meant as a replacement for the original GNURoot Debian app.

When UserLAnd first launches, it presents a list of common distributions and Linux applications.
Clicking one of these then leads to a series of set-up prompts. Once these have been completed,
UserLAnd will download and set up files required to start the task that has been selected. Based on
the set-up, you will then be connected to your Linux distribution or application in a terminal or
VNC viewing Android application.

Want to know more about getting started? View our wiki on Github:
https://github.com/CypherpunkArmory/UserLAnd/wiki/Getting-Started-in-UserLAnd

Want to ask questions, give feedback, or report any bugs you've encountered? Reach us on Github:
https://github.com/CypherpunkArmory/UserLAnd/issues
Updated on
Sep 13, 2025

Data safety

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Ratings and reviews

4.6
16.4K reviews
Alex Jukuao
October 27, 2025
This is a great app, like you could actually run Linux on mobile phones, but there are a few major problems that I don't like and this is the number 1 reason why I can't give it 5 stars no matter what. first, and this is the worst, on every type of Linux when I get Firefox installed, all the tabs crashed, that's not all, I have stopped that by going into configs of the browser, however it still crashes sometimes, 2 most of the times you can't install a desktop environment it quit cuz of errors.
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Kurt Thomas
October 14, 2025
so far its everything I needed. A little learning curve as its been a while since I messed around with a Linux machine. getting root name and installing firefox was a bit of a pain. Just took some time. Firefox ESR need to have certain config files disabled if you experience tab crashing.
4 people found this review helpful
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Prince Sippy
October 13, 2025
It's a very good app for learning and practicing compu based skills if u not have access to computer
6 people found this review helpful
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What’s new

Map the scoped storage directory found on your Android device at /sdcard/Android/data/tech.ula/files/storage to ~/scopedStorage in UserLAnd filesystem

Further fixes for access to file generically on /sdcard

Start promoting Pro Feature to support development
Right now this includes /sdcard access and fancier graphical desktops
But there is a bunch more coming