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To install Linux on Android, UserLAnd is your best bet.
UserLAnd is free, but the Pro version is the only way to go.
It's not without its faults, but it's certainly worth a try.
In the name of science and experimentation, I decided to try running a full-blown Linux desktop on an Android tablet. Turns out it's not only possible but also easy -- thanks to an app called UserLAnd.
Before I continue, note that there are two versions of UserLAnd: free and paid. I spent most of the weekend working with the free version, and getting a Linux desktop running on that was an interminable headache. Eventually, I broke down and paid the $4.99 for the Pro version, so I could get this done.
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