Doesn't require root, installed on top of Android, launches like an app.

Best, lowest risk way to get familiar with the capabilities without requiring a new device with specific distro support. I'm a huge believer in having things you can actually experience in your hands.

Mobile distros:

Mobile desktop environments options to try on your distro:

You could even try installing Waydroid in it for Xzibit-style Android-ception

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[–] 1 point 8 months ago (1 child)

Anything that uses any of the One UI designs and kits? eg https://github.com/lavazlife/one-ui-kit-galaxy

No One UI, no deal for me

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 8 months ago

    I'm sure it's possible, but you'd need a device specifically supported by the distro, you'd probably need a custom bootloader, among other things that make it not as easy as doing dual-boot on a less locked down device. It's probably harder on purpose by Google.

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