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How to install Fedora on Android

Install UserLAnd from Google Play, tap Fedora, choose a username and password, and pick Terminal or Graphical. UserLAnd downloads Fedora and opens it, with no root required. Fedora gives you recent packages and the dnf package manager, close to what you'd use on a Fedora workstation.

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Step by step

  1. Install UserLAnd from Google Play

    UserLAnd is free, and no root is needed.

  2. Tap Fedora

    Open UserLAnd. On the Apps tab, tap Fedora.

  3. Create your Linux user

    Enter a username and password for Linux. If you want a graphical desktop, also set a VNC password (6 to 8 characters).

  4. Choose Terminal or Graphical

    Terminal opens a command line. Graphical opens a desktop through UserLAnd's built-in VNC viewer, and asks which desktop environment you want.

  5. Wait for the download

    UserLAnd downloads and sets up the filesystem. This takes a few minutes the first time; stay on Wi-Fi.

  6. Install packages with dnf

    You are now in Fedora. Install software with sudo dnf install git.

What you need

  • An Android phone or tablet
  • Free storage space for the filesystem
  • Wi-Fi for the first download

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to run Fedora on Android?

Yes. UserLAnd and its distributions are free. UserLAnd Pro is an optional upgrade for VM sessions, LXDE/XFCE desktops, sound and file access.

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