DIY: Turn Your Old Phone into a Home Linux Server (2 Easy Methods)

Do you have old Android phones lying around? What if I told you they can actually run Linux?! In this video, I’ll show you 2 simple and safe ways to turn any Android device into a Linux machine — no root required. Perfect for building a homelab, running lightweight servers, or just experimenting with Linux on mobile. I tested it myself on old devices and it works surprisingly well. ⚡ Method 1: Termux – lightweight and powerful terminal environment. ⚡ Method 2: UserLAnd – run full Linux distros like Ubuntu or Debian. So before you throw away your old phone, try giving it a second life with Linux! 🚀 👉 Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe 🔔 and share if you want more Linux and Android tutorials. Don't miss the next video: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:    / @wojciechlepczynski   You can find more tips on my YouTube channel and on my blog https://lepczynski.it/en. TIMESTAMPS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 ⏩ Introduction & Theory 0:32 ⏩ Termux 1:20 ⏩ UserLAnd FOLLOW ME : --------------------------------------------------- 📓 Blog: https://lepczynski.it/en 🚀 Facebook:   / lepczynski.it   ⭐️ Twitter:   / wlepczynski   #Homelab #android #linux #Termux #UserLAnd #linuxonandroid