Run containerized Android environments on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS using Waydroid, now available via standard package installation.
Explore how it integrates clipboard sharing, GNOME notifications, and hardware acceleration.
Easy installation
You no longer need to add complicated sources or follow difficult instructions. Just open the terminal and type the command:
sudo apt install waydroid
Once the installation is complete, open the program from your application menu. The first time you run it, the system will ask you to download a version of Android, giving you the option to include Google Play and related services. The file that will be downloaded is about 1,1 GB, while if you install several applications, the total space it will occupy on your disk will be about 4 GB.
How it works
Waydroid doesn't create a "virtual machine" like other programs. Instead, it "runs" Android inside an isolated environment, allowing applications to directly use your computer's hardware for better speed. Plus:
- You can copy text and paste it in both systems.
- Application notifications appear normally in the Ubuntu (GNOME) environment.
- The internet connection works automatically.
As for graphics, the program works directly with Intel and AMD graphics cards. If you have an NVIDIA card, you may need to configure the program to use software rendering.
An important detail about the battery
Waydroid remains active in the background even when you close the Android applications you are using. If you do not stop it manually, it will continue to consume power, which will drain your computer's battery faster. To properly close it, right-click on the Waydroid icon and select the stop command.
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