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{{note|Consider using native Linux programs instead, see [[FAQ]].}}
{{note|Consider using native Linux programs instead, see [[FAQ]].}}
{{note|Development on this feature can be done without running pmOS on a real device with [[QEMU]].}}
{{note|Development on this feature can be done without running pmOS on a real device with [[QEMU]].}}
{{note|Anbox currently only works on x86_64. See {{github|1357|anbox|anbox}} for the upstream issue.}}


'''[https://anbox.io Anbox]''' runs Android apps on Linux by running a (trimmed down?) version of Android next to Linux in a container. Using Anbox with Gapps installed would make it possible for a user to have both needed, sandboxed applications run alongside of native Linux programs. Having this working could be a major assistant in switch people off of Android into an operating that respects user privacy
'''[https://anbox.io Anbox]''' runs Android apps on Linux by running a trimmed down version of Android in a container. Using Anbox installed would make it possible for a user to have both needed Android applications sandboxed, running alongside of native Linux programs. Having this working can be a major assistant to help people switch from Android to an operating that respects their privacy.


See issue {{issue|17|pmaports}} for current progress.
See issue {{issue|17|pmaports}} for current progress.
== Installation ==
Install the <code>postmarketos-anbox</code> package. Launch using <code>anbox-launch</code> or the icon launcher.
== Troubleshooting ==
=== I don't have access to the internet ===
Anbox require an anbox0 bridge interface. It is currently created with network manager.
If <code>ip link</code> doesn't report an anbox0 interface, try reinstalling the anbox-networkmanager package: <code>apk fix anbox-networkmanager</code>.


[[Category:Technical Reference]]
[[Category:Technical Reference]]

Revision as of 02:17, 15 February 2020

Note Consider using native Linux programs instead, see FAQ.
Note Development on this feature can be done without running pmOS on a real device with QEMU.
Note Anbox currently only works on x86_64. See anbox#1357 for the upstream issue.

Anbox runs Android apps on Linux by running a trimmed down version of Android in a container. Using Anbox installed would make it possible for a user to have both needed Android applications sandboxed, running alongside of native Linux programs. Having this working can be a major assistant to help people switch from Android to an operating that respects their privacy.

See issue pmaports#17 for current progress.

Installation

Install the postmarketos-anbox package. Launch using anbox-launch or the icon launcher.

Troubleshooting

I don't have access to the internet

Anbox require an anbox0 bridge interface. It is currently created with network manager. If ip link doesn't report an anbox0 interface, try reinstalling the anbox-networkmanager package: apk fix anbox-networkmanager.