[XFCE4] Emergency pocket workstation
I've used Termux with proot-distro to install Debian with xfce4 on my Android phone.
I can use it on a monitor with a usb-c to hdmi cable, or just vnc into it from a PC, or use the phone itself with RVNC to have a desktop "in hands".
Sensor data is sadly not working properly, so no CPU usage and temperatures are a bit off as well.
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Nooo Wayland, it doesn't work on android...it's gonna break my emergency workstation xD
Tbh, I wanted to install gnome3, 'cause well...it's basically a mobile desktop, the interface is very touch friendly. But it doesn't work cause Wayland, and it would probably be a lot heavier to run.
How?
You can install Termux from the F-droid store, which is a Android terminal emulator and Linux environment. Then install the proot-distro package and you can install stuff like Ubuntu, Debian, Arch...
you dont even need a rooted device.
As OP said, you use Termux. You can use AnLinux or Andronix for easier setup with Termux. You will likely also need a VNC Viewer to actually see and use the desktop. It's been a while, so I don't recall exactly how to do it, sorry.