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Android Apps > Productivity > Debian noroot
Debian noroot icon

Debian noroot

20.07.22
pelya
3.87
6,495 reviews
500,000+
Downloads
Free

Debian - no root required!

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AppBrain's verdict

Established
Rating on Google Play
3.87
6,495 ratings
Installs
690 thousand
Last updated
July 29, 2020
Ads
No ads
Size
176.6 MB

Debian noroot has 690 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 6,495 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Debian noroot for Android

★★★★☆ AW Gamer · Mar 22, 2023
Good app but can you tell how to install virtual box in it
★★★★★ Nicolò Cetrulo · Mar 23, 2024
This app is just the perfect debian experience for those that don't have a computer capable of running it! Although i don't like how the mouse pointer glides way too much when using the touchscreen. Hooking up a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse is better, but you need an otg adapter if you don't want any latency
★★★★★ IAN FLEX · Nov 20, 2022
Oh God pls thanks for developing debian a linux I have always wanted to install one especially kali on my android but I have face hell thanks to you, I have a linux distro on my phone oh pls thanks alot😍😍😍😍
★★☆☆☆ Pierre Erard · Oct 16, 2022
The app works as expected, but can crash when too much RAM is used, no matter what I do. I have at least 4-6 GB of RAM free on my S21 Ultra, and this app somehow crashes while only using 1 GB. I think the virtual OS is limited to 1 GB and crashes when it goes above that amount. Changing the display resolution has little to no impact on this. Also, I can't run some programs in terminal because they don't work. The app only allows to prompt for media permission, not program files.
★☆☆☆☆ Ankit Kumar · Sep 4, 2025
Please fix the error, terminal crashes may be during installing chrome or synaptic etc
★☆☆☆☆ Mohammad Sahidul Islam · Oct 22, 2025
Updates via sudo return fake host ID 44233, fake host command not supported. Unfortunately this does not work on Harmony OS 4.0.0, will improve once patched-perhaps synaptic can come in pre-installed and not liable for superuser permissions
★☆☆☆☆ Ankit Kumar · Nov 25, 2025
Not working, crashes when installing chromium

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Store listing

By pelya, from Google Play
Description by pelya Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
This app will install Debian Buster with Xfce desktop environment.
You do not need to root your device.
You will need 1.2 Gb free on internal storage.
A mouse or stylus is highly recommended.

This app is NOT full Debian OS - it is a compatibility layer, based on PRoot, which allows you to run user-land Debian applications.
Your phone is not rooted during installation.
Running Wireshark or Aircrack-ng will fail, because they require root.
This is not an official Debian.org release.

To install packages (web browser for example), open Terminal and run commands:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install chromium


You can check full list of packages in Synaptic package manager.

Packages that work:
synaptic gimp inkscape clementine chromium vlc mplayer audacity lmms

In VLC and Audacity, select PulseAudio as audio output.

To run Chromium, use command:

chromium --disable-dev-shm-usage --no-sandbox

Packages that fail to run:
firefox-esr libreoffice konqueror kodi kdenlive blender, and anything that uses OpenGL.

Sources are here:
https://github.com/pelya/commandergenius/tree/sdl_android/project/jni/application/xserver-debian
Previous versions are here:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/libsdl-android/files/ubuntu/

Recent changes:
Fixed mouse input lag
Fixed dark mode on Android 10

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
7
App size
176.6 MB
Needs Android
4.1+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Debian noroot

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
20.07.22
Launched
May 2012
  • Jul 29, 2020UpdateVersion 20.07.22
  • Jun 16, 2020Installs500,000+ installs
  • Feb 26, 2020UpdateVersion 20.02.18
  • Oct 21, 2015UpdateVersion 15.10.21
  • Sep 27, 2015UpdateVersion 15.09.24
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
150
Play install range
500+ thousand
Launched
May 2012

Installs over time

Debian noroot has been installed 690 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 150 times.

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About the app and developer

About Debian noroot

Debian noroot is a productivity app developed by pelya.

Install Statistics

Debian noroot has been installed 690 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 150 times.

User Ratings

Debian noroot is rated 3.87 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 6.5 thousand ratings.

App Information

Debian noroot is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 176.61 MB. The latest version available is 20.07.22. The last update was on July 29, 2020.

Technical Requirements

Debian noroot requires Android 4.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2012.

Debian noroot is made and published by pelya. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with pelya. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to pelya and are shown as published on Google Play.

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Frequently asked questions about Debian noroot

Is Debian noroot free?

Yes. Debian noroot is free on Google Play.

Is Debian noroot still available?

Yes. Debian noroot is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on July 29, 2020.

Does Debian noroot contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Debian noroot as containing ads.

What Android version does Debian noroot require?

Debian noroot runs on Android 4.1 and higher.

How large is Debian noroot?

Debian noroot is 176.61 MB.

Is Debian noroot suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Debian noroot as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Debian noroot been installed?

Google Play lists 500,000+ installs for Debian noroot.

How do people rate Debian noroot?

Debian noroot scores 3.87 out of 5 stars, from 6,495 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Debian noroot?

Debian noroot was developed by pelya. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Debian noroot?

People looking at Debian noroot also look at these productivity apps: PocketLinux - Linux on Android, Andronix - Linux on Android, UserLAnd - Linux on Android, AnLinux - Run Linux on Android, Internet.

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