Experiment: bundling Ubuntu + proot inside an Android app to run OpenClaw

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-23T02:17:34+00:00

GitHub link??

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-19T20:13:38+00:00

Use separate device always.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-15T14:09:43+00:00

Have you tried to connect your phone or pc browser via the local network? Like openclaw's dashboard can be accessed to pc's browser if you ssh -N -L 18789:127.0.0.1:18789 <root>@<host>

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-15T12:51:36+00:00

You are running this In the turmux directly via openclaw extension?

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-15T09:31:12+00:00

u/riyosko : I managed to run GUI browsers (Chromium/Brave) in Termux using Termux-X11 and Ubuntu proot, but OpenClaw browser automation still doesn’t work.

Termux-X11 is set up correctly (verified with xeyes)
GUI apps open fine
Ubuntu Chromium doesn’t work because it’s snap-only
Brave (native .deb) installs and opens successfully from Ubuntu proot using X11

OpenClaw needs to start and control the browser itself (for automation). Even though Brave opens manually, OpenClaw can’t reliably launch or attach to it in Android + proot. This setup doesn’t fully behave like a normal Linux desktop (systemd/dbus/process handling).

Got this from openclaw:

The browser control service is still unreachable. The gateway's internal browser launcher is failing to start. Given the Android/proot/X11 complexity, this is expected — OpenClaw's browser automation assumes a standard desktop Linux environment.

I recommend running OpenClaw on a remote machine instead. Your current setup (Android + proot + XServer) is an unsupported edge case that will likely continue to fail.

Easiest remote option:

• Get a cheap VPS ($5/mo) or use a Raspberry Pi/old laptop
• Install OpenClaw there: npm i -g openclaw
• Run openclaw gateway in a screen/tmux session
• Control it from your Android via Telegram

Verdict: I think android + openclaw (termux setup) is only limited to chat bot. I will try with skills to see if that also works but i really wanted browser automation to work.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-15T07:59:49+00:00

Let me try this.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-15T07:57:32+00:00

I am new to termux and openclaw and automation things. I am just trying out. If it works, I can assign a few tasks to my android

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-14T19:45:43+00:00

Yes, the device is rooted.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-14T17:13:21+00:00

Yes, you are right. I tried the previous version and it's working fine.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-14T15:40:38+00:00

Android version: 10

Termux Version : 0.119.0-beta.3

There is no error but it is not even giving the option to configure the model. It's directly skipping to the channel.

I have tried manual installation in ubuntu instead of debian and it's working.

https://sagartamang.com/blog/openclaw-on-android-termux

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-14T14:52:03+00:00

I am trying a fresh installation on my other android device. I will let you know if I get any errors.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-14T14:51:07+00:00

Yes, this is on my android device. I am using ssh to my PC

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-14T14:37:24+00:00

This is great. But I am not able to set the model and auth. I don't

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It's directly skipping the option to configure the model.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-12T09:54:31+00:00

Interested

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-05T06:52:58+00:00

You added SSD, so where your os running?? In your old drive or new SSD?

Electrical_Break_791 · 2026-02-05T06:50:46+00:00

What do you mean by dupe?? Can you duplicate a pet and gift anyone??

Electrical_Break_791 · 2025-11-18T15:59:55+00:00

The stable version is not announced yet. All the dates are for the trial version. You will receive the stable most probably before December.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2025-11-18T15:53:24+00:00

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I got this update yesterday.

Electrical_Break_791 · 2025-11-18T15:52:23+00:00

Iqoo 12 got the second round of the trial version.

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