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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.