Introduction to Ubuntu Touch
Ubuntu Touch (also known as Ubuntu Phone) is a mobile version of the Ubuntu operating system, being developed by the UBports community.
Features of Ubuntu Touch
- The Ubuntu Touch home screen showing applications
- Open-source
- Latest release 16.04 OTA-21 / 6 January 2021
- Latest preview OTA-21 / 6 January 2021
Mobile Linux Development
Mobile Linux is a relatively recent addition to the Linux range of use, with Google’s Android operating system pioneering the concept.
Supported Devices for Ubuntu Touch
UBports officially supports Ubuntu Touch images (and updates) for the Google Nexus 5, the OnePlus One, and the Fairphone 2.
Comparison with Android
In some aspects, Ubuntu Touch is better than Android and vice versa. Ubuntu uses less memory to run apps compared to Android, and does not require JVM to run applications.
Installing Ubuntu on Android Devices
To install Ubuntu on an Android device, you need to unlock the device’s bootloader, which wipes the phone or tablet.
Kali Linux for Android
The Linux deployment team has made it possible to run Kali Linux on Android devices.