Redditor proves Linux desktop environments can run on your Google Pixel
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Google gave developers and tinkerers access to a new Terminal app on Pixel phones last week. Just like the name suggests, this native app unlocks possibilities for developers, security researchers, and other app creators looking to create novel, Linux-first applications. The app shows up in the app drawer once you activate the corresponding setting through the Developer options in the 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. You'll also need a one-time 500+MB download followed by a manual setup process for the on-device Linux instance.
Reddit user /u/gianlucab81 posted about getting the Terminal app to run on their Pixel 9 Pro XL. In a short post, they recommended allocating sufficient device storage to the Linux partition (16GB) and enabling port forwarding for port 5901, which redirects incoming traffic to the internal IP address and port of the Linux instance.