# Andronix - Linux on Android > Andronix lets you install Linux on Android without root. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/studio.com.techriz.andronix](https://chrome-stats.com/d/studio.com.techriz.andronix) ## Overview - **ID:** `studio.com.techriz.andronix` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Andronix Apps - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 2,008,168 - **Rating:** 3.09 / 5 (7,697 ratings) - **Version:** 8.0-release - **Last updated:** 2025-10-16 - **First published:** 2019-04-21 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 35 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-04 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=studio.com.techriz.andronix) - **Website:** [https://andronix.app](https://andronix.app/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://andronix.app/legal/privacy-policy](https://andronix.app/legal/privacy-policy) ## Description **Andronix - Linux on Android** lets you seamlessly install and run various Linux distributions on your Android device without requiring root access. Utilizing PRoot and Termux, Andronix supports multiple popular distros including Ubuntu, Debian, Manjaro, Fedora, Kali, Void, Alpine, and Arch, alongside desktop environments such as LXDE, LXQt, and XFCE, plus window managers like Awesome, i3, and Openbox. Designed for flexibility, Andronix allows you to install multiple operating systems simultaneously, eliminating the need for multi-boot configurations. Whether you're coding, browsing, or performing regular Linux tasks, Andronix offers a robust Linux experience on your phone, respecting Android's security policies and hardware limitations. It is ad-free, partially open-source, and offers both free un-modded distros and economical paid modded OS options with lifetime perks. Explore detailed documentation and community support to maximize your Linux-on-Android experience with Andronix. ## Rankings - #44,899 — Overall - #13 — github - #29 — android ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` - `studio.com.techriz.andronix.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `studio.com.techriz.andronix.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` ## Review summary Users note that while the app can enable Linux on Android and can be easy to set up with Termux/RealVNC, recurring issues overshadow the experience. The main problems are billing failures and poor support, maintenance gaps with abandonment/outdated status, frequent install/compatibility failures for mods, and reliance on external tools that limit standalone use (including non-root device constraints) along with ads traffic. ### Pros - Easy setup to run Linux on Android using Termux and RealVNC - Supports portable Linux environments and distros (e.g., Kali tool) on Android - Good documentation that helps fix common issues and workflows - Positive experiences when Linux on Android works and users enjoy the concept (Linux Loves You) ### Cons - Billing and subscription problems: duplicate charges, activation issues, refunds, and poor support response - App appears abandoned or outdated: discontinued, lack of maintenance, manual installation required - Frequent installation/compatibility problems with mods/OSs: downloads fail, installations are unsuccessful, and some distros don’t install - Relies on external apps and wrappers (Termux, VNC) and may not work on non-root devices or require root—limiting standalone usability ## Similar extensions and apps - [Andronix - Donations](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techriz.andronix.donation) — 7,537 users, 3.44 / 5 - [AnLinux - Run Linux on Android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/exa.lnx.a) — 1,260,757 users, 3.47 / 5 - [UserLAnd - Linux on Android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tech.ula) — 2,101,144 users, 4.57 / 5 - [PocketLinux: Linux on Android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sg.linuxgo) — 1,474 users, 4.40 / 5 - [Fluxlinux Pro - Linux Android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zenithblue.fluxlinux) — 42 users - [YourPC - Linux Desktop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zedlabs.yourpc) — 196 users - [RNX Core - Linux on Android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.awnto.rnx.core) — 17,418 users, 3.75 / 5 - [\>\_](https://chrome-stats.com/d/greater.underscore) — 4,841 users - [Essential Termux Tools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.termuxtools.linuxtools.commands) — 1,824 users - [AndroShell](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androshell.androshell) — 134 users - [openclaw runner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.softguy.openclaw) — 11,732 users - [EXA Busybox Installer(no root)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/exa.free.bbin) — 126,882 users, 3.58 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/studio.com.techriz.andronix)