Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions, is known for its stability, security, and vast community support. Combined with the elegant Budgie desktop environment, you'll enjoy a seamless and intuitive interface right on your Android device. 🚀🌌
We'll walk you through the installation process, from preparing your device to configuring the necessary tools. Discover the power of Ubuntu's open-source ecosystem and the beauty of the Budgie desktop, all in the palm of your hand. 🌟✨
So, whether you're a Linux enthusiast, an Android power user, or simply curious about expanding the capabilities of your device, this article is for you. Join us on this exciting journey as we unlock the potential of Ubuntu with the Budgie desktop on Android. Let's get started! 💪🔥
Prerequisites
Installation Procedures
pkg update ; pkg install proot-distro
After that, install Ubuntu with the command below ↓↓↓
proot-distro install ubuntu
proot-distro login ubuntu
Now that you're logged in to ubuntu, update your repository with the command below
apt update
Now that your repos are updated, we proceed to installing Budgie desktop and gnome-flashback, do that with the command below
apt install budgie-desktop dbus-x11 gnome-terminal gnome-session-flashback -y
After that, make a custom vnc startup script for VNC, to do that use the command below ↓↓↓
mkdir ~/.vnc ; nano ~/.vnc/xstartup
A new window will pop-up, paste the script below in that window
#!/bin/sh
export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
unset SESSION_MANAGER
unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
xsetroot -solid grey
budgie-panel &
metacity &
gnome-flashback &
Save the script by typing Ctrl+x on your keyboard and hit y 'yes' to save
Give the script above executable permission with the command below;
chmod +x ~/.vnc/xstartup
Now that you're done with that, we create a command that allows us to connect to an open TCP protocol, do that with the command below
nano /usr/local/bin/startserver
Paste the script below in the new window that comes up↓↓↓
#!/bin/sh
rm -rf /run/dbus/pid
dbus-daemon --system
dbus-launch
DISPLAY=:1 ~/.vnc/xstartup
Save the script by typing Ctrl+x on your keyboard and hit 'y' yes to save
Now give the script executable permission with the command below;
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/startserver
Now that you've done that, create a new session to Termux and install the packages below to install VNC and make it public via TCP protocol.
pkg install x11-repo tigervnc xorg-xhost
Now let's create a VNC connection command and link it to a local TCP protocol↓↓↓
echo "vncserver -listen tcp :1 ; DISPLAY=:1 xhost +" > $PREFIX/bin/connectvnc ; chmod +x $PREFIX/bin/connectvnc
Now start your VNC server with the command below
connectvnc
Now that VNC server has been started, switch back your session to Ubuntu connect the budgie desktop to the open protocol with the command below.
startserver
Now you can launch the Nethunter Kex application and connect to the VNC server by choosing ultra connection in the VNC type and connecting to the localhost 1
Optional
rm ~/.bashrc ; cp /etc/skel/.bashrc ~
You can exit the terminal now and login again and your localhost will come out in green color