The iPad is too powerful to not get the Linux treatment.
Linux on iPad
Linux on the iPad isn't a reality yet, at least not like on a desktop platform. With hardware becoming more and more powerful every year, obsolete iPads (according to Apple) should be allowed to continue to serve a purpose. Obsolete iPads could be affordable personal computers and useful for project builds. We believe Linux is the key to bring new life to these devices.
Current Options
Released
Current
iSH
The Linux shell
on iPadOS
iOS 11+ iPadOS 13+ App
UTM
Run virtual machines on iOS & iPadOS
iOS 11+ iPadOS 13+ App
Outdated
QMole
Linux Compatibility Container for iPad
iPad 1 Compatibility Layer
Dev Tools
Released
Project
Sandcastle
Linux and Android on iPhone 7
Bootable OS
checkra1n / PongoOS
Semi-tethered jailbreak to all, based on the ‘checkm8’ bootrom exploit.
iPadOS 12.3+ Boot Exploit
Work in Progress
Linux Apple Resources
Guide to building and booting Linux on iDevices w/ custom Linux kernel by SoMainline
A7 – A11 Kernel & Guide Bootable OS
Additional Projects
Work in Progress
postmarketOS
Touch-optimized and pre-configured Alpine Linux
Bootable OS
Who to follow
People and Projects
iPad Linux@iPadLinux on Twitter
Konrad Dybcio@konradybcio on Twitter
Asahi Linux@asahilinux on Twitter
Markuss Broks@quaack723 on Twitter
News
February 19, 2023
Does Linux run on the iPad in February 2023?
Since the release of the first iPad in 2010, the tablet...
June 8, 2022
Linux on A7-A8X
How we got Linux on the iPhone, iPad and other iDevices
January 12, 2021
A developer got Ubuntu Linux booting on the Apple iPhone 7
Video of Ubuntu running on an Apple A10 processor.
March 20, 2020
The state of Linux on the iPad in March 2020
A summary has of the latest options of Linux on iPad in March of 2020.
March 4, 2020
Run Android on an iPhone With 'Project Sandcastle' Jailbreaking Tool
Corellium used the Checkra1n jailbreaking tool to port Google’s Android OS to the iPhone. The result is Project Sandcastle, which can load Android 10 on an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. Apple is likely to be displeased.Got a tip for us?
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