Do you always run into all kinds of problems when installing Proot distributions yourself in Termux? Andronix provides lazy-install distribution systems that set up audio and graphics with one click. If you want better quality, you can also buy a tuned version.
Andronix is actually an assistant app. Through a guided interface, it lets users choose the Linux distribution they want to install, then copy and paste the provided commands or one-click installation scripts into Termux and run them. Its pitch is out-of-the-box usability.
1. Download and install#
Download Andronix. This app has a graphical interface that guides users through installing a Proot distribution. After selecting the required options, paste the generated command into Termux, and it will automatically execute the script and install the corresponding distribution + desktop environment.
In addition to free scripts, Andronix also sells modified Linux distributions (Modded OS). For about NT$100, the installation script automatically solves audio output and graphics issues and includes a nice desktop. You need to register an Andronix account before purchasing.
The purchase screen. Although payment is made through Google Play, the purchased license follows the Andronix account.
After pressing
Proceed, you will get a URL and command. Paste them into Termux and press Enter to download and install automatically. For example, I bought Ubuntu 20.04 + XFCE.
After the script finishes, run this in Termux:
./start-andronix.shThen set the time zone, keyboard layout, and create a user account. You will use this script to start it in the future as well.
Then use a command to start
vncserver, and you can enter the desktop with VNC Viewer:
vncserver- Proot can only be logged out of. Enter the
logoutcommand in Termux to close Proot.
2. Usage experience#
The XFCE desktop is deeply customized, with Chromium and Firefox preinstalled.
There is also LibreOffice, GIMP, VS Code OSS, and other windowed programs such as blender can also open normally.
Supports Pulse Audio output and Open GL (without hardware acceleration)
Install Chinese fonts (Google Noto Sans)
sudo apt-get install language-pack-zh* fonts-noto-cjk
