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Valve's version of Android on Linux (based on Waydroid) is now called Lepton (www.gamingonlinux.com)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/linux@programming.dev
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Lepton appears to be the new official name for Valve's version of Waydroid (Android in a Linux container).

We still don't have a whole lot of details about how this is all going to work, outside of Lepton enabling Android APKs for developers on the upcoming Steam Frame VR kit, but it's now that little bit more official with a proper name and even a logo.

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[–] 71 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Has been for a long time with Waydroid. This is probably gonna make it easier to use.

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  • [–] 24 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    That's the greatest thing about this. I've tried multiple times to set up Waydroid and it never worked properly, and had a ton of issues with my system for reasons I still can't figure out.

    If there's one thing Valve's incredibly good at, it's providing easy to use services. Proton is damn easy to set up, and once it is, you can run all sorts of shit you would otherwise have a hard time running.

    I have a feeling Lepton will be very similar, and that's what makes it so cool compared to regular 'ol Waydroid.

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