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AnLinux - Run Linux on Android

AnLinux allow you to run Linux and desktop applications on Android without root.

EXA Lab · exa.lnx.a

5.0 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v6.77 Stable 10.9 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v6.77 Stable (677)
Updated
Sep 17, 2026 (21 days ago)
APK size
10.9 MB
Requires
Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Jun 1, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
7
Website
exalab.github.io
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

AnLinux - Run Linux on Android is an app by EXA Lab in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 6.68 Stable, the APK grew from 8.6 MB to 10.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 7 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.76 Stable. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v6.77 Stable

*Fixed bugs that doesn't show command when copying BackBox Desktop Environment and HeavyDE *Backbox and Parrot Security OS rootfs update *Fixed bugs of multiple desktop environment scripts

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

*Please update to the latest version to ensure all feature work correctly. Note: This app work WITHOUT ROOT, but require Android 5 + and latest Termux app. This application will allow you to run Linux on Android, by using Termux and PRoot technology, you can run a lots of popular Linux Distro, such as Ubuntu, Debian, Kali, Parrot Security OS, Fedora, CentOS Stream, Alpine and much more! By installing Linux Distro using this app, you can run various classic Linux desktop application such as Emac, mpv player, Python 3, and lots more for you to discover! Various of Desktop Environment and Window Manager are also supported, such as KDE, Xfce4, LXDM, Mate, LXQT, Awesome Window Manager, IceWM, and more might be added in the future. Features: - NO ROOT ACCESS REQUIRED!!! - Lots of Linux distro supported: 1. Ubuntu 2. Debian 3. Kali 4. Kali Nethunter 5. Parrot Security OS 6. BackBox 7. Fedora 8. CentOS 9. openSUSE Leap 10. openSUSE Tumberweed 11. Arch Linux 12. Black Arch 13. Alpine 14. Void Linux - Multiple Desktop Environment Supported - Install multiple distro without conflict - Provide uninstallation script to fully uninstall distro - Provide method to run the distro in root mode if you need permission to run penetration testing tools on distro such as Kali Linux or Parrot Security OS. - SSH is supported for users who prefer command line. - Various patches to support device that didn't work for running Linux on Android. - For those who wanted or are learning Linux and command line, this app served its purpose when away from desktop. Note : 1. This app required Termux to work, it could be install on Play Store. 2. About device requirement: Android Version : Android 5.0 or above Architeture : armv7, arm64, x86, x86_64 3. For any suggestion or issue, please open an issue on Github. If you are new to Linux, or you don't quite understand how it works. Please look at the instruction on wiki page in the app, it may help you if you are stuck at the installation process. This is an open source app and the source code could be found here : https://github.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-App

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v6.68 Stable. Since v6.75 Stable it requires Android 7.0+.

v6.77 Stable LATEST Sep 17, 2026 10.9 MB TRUSTED v6.76 Stable Sep 30, 2026 10.9 MB TRUSTED v6.75 Stable Jul 13, 2026 10.8 MB TRUSTED v6.70 Stable May 30, 2026 9.4 MB TRUSTED v6.68 Stable Feb 8, 2026 8.6 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 17, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “EXA Labs” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Sep 17, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Sep 17, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Release, OU=EXA Labs, O=EXA Labs
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)B9:D7:D4:7F:49:E1:F9:8C:80:ED:1D:3A:4D:A0:6D:20:09:B8:73:2D
  • File MD571a8543ee05bb1bbe979410b07461043
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (7)

AnLinux - Run Linux on Android requests 7 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

AnLinux - Run Linux on Android APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of AnLinux - Run Linux on Android for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.70 Stable is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 6.70 Stable · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the AnLinux - Run Linux on Android APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 71a8543ee05bb1bbe979410b07461043.

Tags

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