Coding right on your smartphone: Google adds Debian Linux support to Android

By: Vlad Cherevko | yesterday, 20:02

Coding right on your smartphone: Google adds Debian Linux support to Android

Google is working on official support for Debian Linux on Android devices via the new Terminal app.

Here's What We Know

The app, discovered by the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), uses the Android Virtualisation Framework (AVF) to run a Debian virtual machine. This will allow users to run Linux commands in an isolated environment on Android devices.

This feature will open up new opportunities for developers - they will be able to code and test Android applications directly on their phones and tablets, which will positively impact the entire Android ecosystem. The Terminal app is expected to be integrated into Android settings and will allow you to load, configure and run a Debian virtual machine.

Features such as disc resizing, port forwarding and partition recovery are planned to be added in the future. The app is expected to be available on Chromebooks, tablets and Android phones. The official launch is likely to happen with the release of Android 16 next year.

Source: Android Authority

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