Looking for a new Linux project? These days you can install Linux on almost anything: tablet, laptop, even a router! Linux is perhaps the most versatile OS available. Capable of running on a variety of devices, the open source operating system is used in a variety of uses.

Can I replace Android with Linux on tablet?

While you can’t replace Android OS with Linux on most Android tablets, it is worth investigating, just in case. One thing you definitely can’t do, however, is install Linux on an iPad. Apple keeps its operating system and hardware firmly locked, so there is no avenue for Linux (or Android) here.

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.