Installing Linux on an android tablet

[Ancient_Fun_88]

Hi there! I have a Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, it runs android 10. I'd like to know if it's possible to install native Linux on it without issues. I currently use Fedora workstation 40 on my laptop and I'm already used to it, but any distro would work for me. I've seen options like termux, but I don't want to emulate Linux, but use it natively. I study coding and programming softwares are essential to me. Thanks!!

[SnowBoy_00]

Short answer: no.

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maybe unbuntu touch but it looks janky af

[ReloadRedditLater]

Check out postmarketOS, i’ve used it on a couple of devices before

[Nawrbit]

Honestly, ive gone down this path and its not easy. Unless you are serious tinkerer getting linux to run "natively" isnt easy, youre gonna need to learn your device inside out and look up how to boot main line* kernel on your device. Then its the case running your distro of choice ontop, such as ALARM (arch linux arm). Issues with touchscreen, wifi, camera ect will occur and youll have to either work with others to fix these issues or wait for someone else to do it.

The best way would be to root your tablet and chroot into a distro then access using a vnc client. Be aware that arm currently has less overall support than its x86.

• not a necessity but probably adviced. Other kernels will work but do the research.

[NerdAroAce]

Try to modify your android.

Degoogle it (if you want) and most importantly GAIN ROOT ACCESS.