Can I install Linux on a tablet?

These days you can install Linux on almost anything: tablet, laptop, even a router! … Unlike Windows, Linux is free. Simply download a Linux OS and install it. You can install Linux on tablets, phones, PCs, even game consoles—and that’s just the beginning.

Is it possible to install Linux on Android?

In almost all cases, your phone, tablet, or even Android TV box can run a Linux desktop environment. You can also install a Linux command line tool on Android. It doesn’t matter if your phone is rooted (unlocked, the Android equivalent of jailbreaking) or not.