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Android Apps on Linux

This cluster focuses on discussions about running Android apps on Linux desktops and distributions using tools like Waydroid and Anbox, as well as running Linux environments on Android devices via Termux and UserLAnd, including debates on Android's relation to Linux.

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Sample Comments

Casseres • Feb 21, 2019 • View on HN

It's possible to run Android apps in Linux.

bitmapbrother • Jul 18, 2017 • View on HN

To run Android apps that a Linux distro couldn't.

codethief • Nov 26, 2025 • View on HN

Can't you just run a Linux VM on Android these days?

asfdsfggtfd • Apr 10, 2018 • View on HN

Does this open the path to running android apps on gnu/linux desktop?

jhgb • Jun 26, 2021 • View on HN

Linux already runs Android apps. It's called "Android".

new_user_final • Nov 15, 2023 • View on HN

How about Android? It is also Linux.

pabs3 • Jul 16, 2023 • View on HN

Take a look at Waydroid for the Android compat layer.

gruesome • Mar 10, 2019 • View on HN

Seems pretty good. Android runs on the Linux kernel, but is missing the GNU/Linux userland. This app gives you that.

dharma1 • Jan 8, 2016 • View on HN

Would be nice to be able to run Android apps in normal Linux distros

justsomehnguy • Apr 1, 2023 • View on HN

Android is not Linux but uses Linux kernel and part of tooling.