About UserLAnd - Linux on Android
UserLAnd 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...
UserLAnd 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
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of UserLAnd - Linux on Android since it was posted on our website on 2021-12-11 08:54:03.
The latest version is 26.10.07 and it was updated on 2026-10-12 19:10:52. See below the changes in each version.
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 26.10.07
Updated At: 2026-10-07
Changes: Fixes since 26.10.06:
Fix terminal font rendering
Fix VM pairing and launching stability
Fixes in this and 26.10.06:
Significant GUI simplification (just click the session you want to run or create a new one by hitting the + symbol)
Update target SDK version
Update billing library
Text selection fix for terminal
Enter key fix for terminal
Hide extra keys fix for terminal
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 26.09.05
Updated At: 2026-09-04
Changes: Fix more VM bugs.
Add ram/cores selection.
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 26.08.25
Updated At: 2026-08-25
Changes: Add virtual machines as an option for how to run a Linux distribution.
More complex but much better performance and compatibility
Fixes major bugs in previous release with this capability
Simplify UI to remove dialog that was confusing testers.
Add many translations.
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 26.08.21
Updated At: 2026-08-20
Changes: Add virtual machines as an option for how to run a Linux distribution.
More complex but much better performance and compatibility
Simplify UI to remove dialog that was confusing testers.
Add many translations.
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 26.05.22
Updated At: 2026-05-23
Changes: Update Arch and Alpine images
Fix 16kB alignment compatibility
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 26.04.11
Updated At: 2026-04-11
Changes: Reduce ANRs
Fix 16kB alignment
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 25.11.14
Updated At: 2026-03-20
Changes: Add optional (pro) microphone support
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 26.03.20
Updated At: 2026-03-20
Changes: Significantly improved filesystem setup/install time (90% faster)
Mostly fixed 16kB page size limitation
Fix most common cause of crash
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 25.09.12
Updated At: 2025-09-12
Changes: 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
UserLAnd - Linux on Android version 25.04.06
Updated At: 2025-04-06
Changes: Many feature improvements and bug fixes related to accessing files outside of UserLAnd
Restore access to /sdcard/Android/data/tech.ula
Support more system calls unlink/faccess/faccess/fstatat
Don't prompt for access to /sdcard/Download sub dir, as that is not allow, but do prompt for /sdcard/Download/subdir
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