Plymorph

Achieving a true, modern desktop Linux setup on Android requires heavy lifting via complex middleware like Termux/proot-distro or specialized builds like PostmarketOS (pmOS).

The divide separates the casual tester from the dedicated tinkerer. Canuck on android advises beginners to stick to app wrappers like Andronix for low-risk testing. Meanwhile, pelya confirms complex environments are possible through manual package management in Termux. The heavy artillery comes from balsoft, citing pmOS and Mobian for advanced users, while 1peter10 slams the roadblock: stable VoLTE calling remains unreliable regardless of the ROM. Beyond corrected a deep misconception, noting Android already shares the Linux kernel structure.

The consensus isn't that it's impossible, but that it's a layered compromise. While the underlying OS is Linux (beyond), the practical reality for daily use is constrained by carrier dependencies, specifically VoIP reliability. Beginners have wrappers; experts require extensive, brittle builds.