Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Open Source and Free Software

madokie

(51,076 posts) Mon Sep 19, 2016, 10:53 PM Sep 2016

Galaxy 5 and linux

I've got a galaxy 5 thats broken so it can't be used for a phone anymore but it still connects to my wifi. What I'd like to do is install Linux on it if that is possible. I seem to have read that there is a version of linux that can be installed on it but for the life of me can't remember which it was or where I read that.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

No real reason other than something to play with when I get bored with all my other toys

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Galaxy 5 and linux (Original Post) madokie Sep 2016 OP

Techradar has a pretty comprehensive guide teach1st Sep 2016 #1

teach1st

(5,969 posts)

1. Techradar has a pretty comprehensive guide

Reply to madokie (Original post)

Sun Sep 25, 2016, 10:37 AM

Sep 2016

How to install Linux on an Android phone

The guide sideloads any of several Linux distros, but doesn't replace Android. Your device must be rooted, and Techradar's guide relies on the Complete Linux Installer app, which only has two written reviews on Google Play, none of which are encouraging.

Reply to this discussion