UserLAnd - Linux on Android

Run Linux on Android. No root required.

App info

Version :

25.04.06

Category :

Tools

Update :

April 06, 2025

Installs :

1,453,453

Developer :

UserLAnd Technologies

Requires Android :

Android 5.0+

Content Rating :

Everyone

Get it on :

Download APK

App description

Android App Analysis and Review: UserLAnd - Linux on Android, Developed by UserLAnd Technologies. Listed in Tools Category. Current Version Is 25.04.06, Updated On 06/04/2025 . According to users reviews on Google Play: UserLAnd - Linux on Android. Achieved Over 1 million Installs. UserLAnd - Linux on Android Currently Has 15 thousand Reviews, Average Rating 4.6 Stars

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

We are currently offering version 25.04.06. This is our latest, most optimized version. It is suitable for many different devices. Free download directly apk from the Google Play Store or other versions we're hosting. Moreover, you can download without registration and no login required.

We have more than 2000+ available devices for Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, LG, Google, OnePlus, Sony, Tablet ... with so many options, it’s easy for you to choose games or software that fit your device.

It can come in handy if there are any country restrictions or any restrictions from the side of your device on the Google App Store.

What's New

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

Rate and review on Google Play store

4.6

15,265 total

5 78.8

4 10.0

3 4.8

2 0.8

1 5.6

Total number of ratings

Total number of active users rated for: UserLAnd - Linux on Android

Total number of installs (*estimated)

Estimation of total number of installs on Google Play, Approximated from number of ratings and install bounds achieved on Google Play.

Recent Comments

SpaceSaver UnderCover

This app works out of the box which is nice and having a desktop os on your mobile device is great for getting a PC browsing experience in Android. The fact that this app is free and doesn't require root just makes it all the better. Although, if you want Chrome instead of Firefox, a bit of finesse is required. Also, a feature I would appreciate for my Kindle Fire would be storing filesystems on your SD card. From what I hear though, incorporating that would be borderline impossible.

Robert Karash

The best way to install Ubuntu, Arch, and various other Linux distributions, since I can no longer hack myself into these distros using Termux. It is no longer being updated and their servers are unreliable. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. This app is just as fast. For a virtual machine running inside of Android with a 2GHz processor; it is compared to a dual core 3GHz desktop once it has loaded. However, I wish it was native and built the file system in a terminal. It would be faster.

A Google user

One of the best Linux on Android solutions out there. I use it to run PowerShell Core, and other tools. Easy to configure and run, in fact I configured it while I was on a bus! Recent update added improvements to horizontal cursor keys (which is very nice as Gboard does not have them) making it much easier, but external keyboard is recommended. I do like flexibility that it can be used either with keyboard or on the go entirely on the screen.

A Google user

I have an Alcatel Revvl 2/Android 8.1.0. It gets stuck on "verifying assets" until eventually i get an unknown error that explains an illegal state of some sort. I have cleared the support files and uninstalled/reinstalled several times now. But the error persists. *Edit* I haven't been able to use this app for a few days now. I'll leave 2 stars because I loved using it while I could. I'm going to uninstall and maybe check back in a couple months to see if things have changed.

A Google user

Updated: Not really sure why I had issues first time. Error indicated not compatible, reboot resolved. Very easy to use, very turnkey. For beginners I would recommend this over Termux. X is far easier to set up. Very useable, very helpful. Going to try it on a tablet for larger GUI experience.

Joed Lopez

Bug? Put in full password but keep getting error that password is not long enough despite it being adequate length of characters. I am still able to go to sessions and initialize something but it hangs on"starting services". Great concept, clean interface....just needs some bugs to iron out, at least for galaxy note 21.

Waves

It's ad free. That's the only benefit. Uses broken methods and just doesn't work like it says. Also, from what I can tell not a clean uninstall. I tried Ubuntu and it mostly worked but some helpful files were missing and it caused a few problems trying to get them. Also, somehow I got it to run inside the app without a viewer until it just didn't? Had too much problems with the Ubuntu and tried debian but that just straightup didn't install. I think this might work on other Android versions tho.

Midian N.

Only beginning in the Linux world. I like using my tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab S6) using Andronix with Termux, but I also need a CLI interface for my phone (Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra). Googles advanced protection service blocked Termux from installing/functioning on my phone. I was perplexed with what alternatives would provide a comparable experience. I found UserLand and it installed on my phone with zero issues. In a short, I was remotely managing hosts within a few minutes!