An Linux App

Abstract

1. Introduction

This is repo for the main application. If you are looking for the images and scripts used in this app, please visit here

The bash script download image over internet, then decompress the image and then mount it using PRoot.

We currently support 5 Desktop Environments, and only some distros are supported.

2. Objective

AnLinux allow you to run Linux on Android without root access.

This project demonstrates how Java, Android can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• JDK 11 or later
• Maven / Gradle
• IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse or Android Studio
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-App.git
cd AnLinux-App

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Add offline support with local caching
• Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
2. How is app state managed across screens?
3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by EXALAB and published on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.