Your Android phone is already powered by the goodness of Linux, but you can enhance it further and make better use of its multi-core processors and oodles of RAM by running a full-blown Linux ...

When you install Ubuntu on your phone or tablet, it will overwrite your Android operating system. To restore, download the latest factory image for your device.

By following these steps, you can successfully install Kali Linux NetHunter on your Android phone, whether rooted or unrooted, and leverage its powerful penetration testing tools.

This means that many Android devices can potentially run Ubuntu Touch, including the bq Aquaris E4.5 Android smartphone, similar to the first bq Ubuntu Phone.

The Linux terminal comes to Android with the help of a simple, easy-to-use app called Termux. Here's how to install and use Termux to give your Android a taste of Linux.

The terminal supports installing packages, retrieving information on the phone, and various internet-related tasks. Anything you can do on a desktop Linux terminal, you can do on this app.

Run Linux without rooting your device You can run Linux even on an unrooted Android device thanks to the GNURoot app. Despite its name, this app doesn't require a rooted phone.