Termux Qemu Ubuntu Guide
cat > user-data << EOF #cloud-config users: - name: termuxuser sudo: ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL shell: /bin/bash lock_passwd: false passwd: $(openssl passwd -6 'ubuntu123') ssh_pwauth: true packages: - vim - net-tools EOF This creates a user termuxuser with password ubuntu123 . You can change the password inside the single quotes.
qemu-img resize jammy-server-cloudimg-arm64.img +6G This adds 6GB, making the total around 8GB. Cloud images use cloud-init to configure users and SSH. Create a configuration file:
Introduction Termux is a powerful terminal emulator for Android that provides a Linux environment without rooting your device. But what if you need a full desktop Linux distribution? Enter QEMU – a hardware emulator that lets you run complete operating systems like Ubuntu right inside Termux. termux qemu ubuntu
This guide will walk you through installing QEMU in Termux, setting up an Ubuntu virtual machine, and even accessing a graphical desktop (LXDE) via VNC.
ssh termuxuser@localhost -p 2222 Password: ubuntu123 (or whatever you set) cat > user-data << EOF #cloud-config users: -
wget https://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/jammy/current/jammy-server-cloudimg-arm64.img For x86_64 devices (older/Intel-based Android):
Now create a meta-data file (can be empty): Cloud images use cloud-init to configure users and SSH
touch meta-data Generate the cloud-init disk image:
: Try installing Docker inside the VM (requires nested virtualization – unlikely to work), or set up a web server, or just explore Ubuntu's command line from your phone! Enjoy running Ubuntu in your pocket? Share this guide with fellow Termux enthusiasts!