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Complete Linux Installer

Complete Linux Installer
Complete Linux Installer

Complete Linux Installer

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01.09.2026

Updated

1.2.0

Version

12.3 MB

Size

8.1+

Android

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Unscanned

How to install the APK
  1. The file lands in your Downloads folder. Open it and Android will offer to install it.
  2. If you see “Install blocked, this source is not allowed”, tap Settings in that dialog.
  3. Turn on “Allow from this source” and go back: the installation continues.

Manual path: Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps.

About

Run full, native Ubuntu Linux command-line environments directly on your Android phone or tablet — 100% rootless! Complete Linux Installer (Linux on Android) brings a real Linux terminal emulator, APT package manager, and one-click developer stacks directly to your mobile device without requiring root access or custom ROMs. Powered by a high-performance native PRoot user-space engine and POSIX PTY pseudo-terminal bridge, Complete Linux Installer lets you turn your Android device into a portable CLI workstation, server host, or learning environment. 🔒 100% ROOTLESS OPERATION • Runs entirely in Android user-space via PRoot ptrace system call virtualization. • Zero root access, unlocked bootloaders, or system partition modifications required. • Fully compatible with standard Android security permissions. ⚡ INTERACTIVE NATIVE TERMINAL • Full VT100 / XTerm terminal emulator with ANSI color support. • Real-time POSIX PTY window resizing and scrollback buffer. • Built-in quick-action toolbar with Ctrl, Alt, Esc, Tab, and directional arrow keys. 🛠️ ONE-CLICK DEVELOPER SOFTWARE STACKS • Node.js Stack: Install Node.js, npm, Yarn, Git, build-essential GCC, and Neovim in one tap. • Python 3 Stack: Complete Python 3, pip3, virtualenv, and C/C++ compilation tools. • Android Dev Tools: Run OpenJDK 17, Gradle, ADB, and Android platform-tools inside Linux. • NGINX & SQLite: Turn your device into a portable local web server and database. • OpenSSH Server: Access your Android Linux shell remotely from any PC or laptop via SSH. 🌐 MULTI-ARCHITECTURE & FAST APT UPDATES • Native architecture detection for ARM64 (aarch64), x86_64 (amd64), and ARMv7 (armhf). • Zero-hang APT engine with arch-aware repository mirrors (ports.ubuntu.com) for fast updates. • Automatic storage mounting for external SD Card access (/sdcard). 📜 15 YEARS OF OPEN-SOURCE HERITAGE Evolved from the original Complete Linux Installer project launched on XDA Developers in 2011. Built with open-source Jetpack Compose and C++ PRoot engine technology. License: Released under GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

Frequently asked questions

How do I download Complete Linux Installer?

Open the Complete Linux Installer page on AppLoko and tap Download. The APK downloads directly, no third-party installer required.

Is Complete Linux Installer free on AppLoko?

Yes, Complete Linux Installer is available on AppLoko for free.

What is the current version of Complete Linux Installer?

AppLoko hosts version 1.2.0.

What Android version does Complete Linux Installer need?

Complete Linux Installer requires Android 8.0 or later.

What category is Complete Linux Installer in?

Complete Linux Installer is listed under the “Tools & Utilities” category on AppLoko.

What should I do if Complete Linux Installer will not install?

This Complete Linux Installer build was repackaged and signed with the catalogue key, so it cannot install over a copy from Google Play: uninstall that copy first, then check the phone runs Android 8.0 or newer with at least 31 MB free.

Is it safe to download Complete Linux Installer from AppLoko?

The Complete Linux Installer APK is moderated before publishing, and downloads come directly from AppLoko's own servers.

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Package

com.devwithzachary.completelinuxinstaller

File type

APK

Size

12.3 MB

Requires

Android 8.1+

Target API

API 36 (Android 16)

Architectures

arm64-v8a

Permissions

8

Dangerous permissions

READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

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Updated

01.09.2026

Version

1.2.0 (9)

Size

12.3 MB

Requires

Android 8.1+

Category

Apps

Package

com.devwithzachary.completelinuxinstaller