In this blog, we will install Xubuntu on our Android phone with Termux without having root access.
About Xubuntu
Xubuntu is a modified version of XFCE, designed for a better and smoother desktop experience, particularly suited for low-specs based users.
Prerequisite
- Android phone
- Termux app
- VNC Viewer app
- 1GB OR 1.5GB Data required for downloading packages
- 8GB Minimum internal Storage
Installation
Make sure your Termux app is updated before proceeding with these steps and commands. Let's Start!
Step 1: Update Termux and Install Proot-Distro
• pkg update && pkg upgrade • pkg install proot-distro
After completing the above steps, follow the process below:
Ubuntu Installation Process
Ubuntu installation is straightforward; just follow this command:
• proot-distro install ubuntu
How to Start/Login to Ubuntu
Follow these steps:
• proot-distro login ubuntu
Installing Xubuntu and VNC
Ensure your Ubuntu is updated before proceeding with these steps and commands. Let's Start!
Step 2: Update Ubuntu Repositories
• apt update
Step 3: Install Xubuntu Desktop and TigerVNC
Execute the following command to install Xubuntu-desktop and TigerVNC:
apt install xubuntu-desktop dbus-x11 tigervnc-standalone-server
Running Xubuntu
Start VNC server with the following command:
vncserver -geometry 1600x900 -xstartup /bin/startxfce4
Now, open the VNC Viewer app and connect to localhost:1. If the screen is cracking, click on the 'i' button and change the picture quality to high.