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
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Outdated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
In Development
Beta
Project
Sandcastle
Linux and Android on iPhone 7
iPad 2018 iPad 2019 Bootable OS
Work in Progress
postmarketOS
Touch-optimized and pre-configured Alpine Linux
iPad 1 Bootable OS
Dev Tools
Released
checkra1n
Semi-tethered jailbreak to all, based on the ‘checkm8’ bootrom exploit.
iPadOS 12.3+ Boot Exploit
News
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.Contact Us
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