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DistroHopper • Linux desktop 2.6.3

3.4 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 3.8 - 212 reviews


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DistroHopper • Linux desktop, developed and published by Robin Jacobs, has released its latest version, 2.6.3, on 2023-12-21. This app falls under the Personalization category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.8, based on 212 reviews.

DistroHopper • Linux desktop APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 6.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: be.robinj.distrohopper

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: Robin Jacobs

Category: Personalization

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing DistroHopper • Linux desktop on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.8
Total 212 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2025-03-17
dogwater

4 ★, on 2025-03-14
It's a pity this app isn't updated anymore, some more functions would be nice. But it's really cool to have a Unity-like environment on my phone and this app delivers well on that

5 ★, on 2025-02-05
Best yet

5 ★, on 2025-02-03
The ultimate Linux experience on Android

5 ★, on 2024-04-09
Nice app! I really like it

5 ★, on 2022-02-10
Love this app

Previous Versions

DistroHopper • Linux desktop 2.6.3
2023-12-21 / 3.4 MB / Android 6.0+

About this app

Are you a Linux/open-source enthusiast? Whether you are or not, if it seems cool to be able to have the Linux desktop on your Android device, then this app is what you're looking for. Currently there is a choice between the Unity desktop, elementary OS' Pantheon desktop, and Gnome. Missing your desktop of choice? Get in touch and if there's enough interest I might just add it 😉

Features include a couple of different themes, a search feature which allows you to search from a multitude of different search sources (both local and remote), and customisation options.

If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to get in touch. The project is open-source with the source code publicly available at https://github.com/RobinJ1995/DistroHopper. If you're less technically-inclined but would still like to contribute, you can join the project's translation team over at https://www.transifex.com/distrohopper/.

elementary is a registered trademark of elementary LLC. Gnome is a registered trademark of the Gnome Foundation.

New features

v2.6.3
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- Added workarounds and fallbacks for wallpaper-based dominant colour calculation, which Android 13 broke
- Added fixes and better handling for the top 3 most common errors

v2.6.2
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- Updated for better compatibility with Android 13
- Removed donations section

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.