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.
iSH
The Linux shell
on iPadOS
UTM
Run virtual
machines on iOS & iPadOS
QMole
Linux
Compatibility Container for iPad
Project
Sandcastle
Linux and Android on iPhone 7
checkra1n /
PongoOS
Semi-tethered jailbreak to all, based on the βcheckm8β bootrom
exploit.
Linux Apple
Resources
Guide to building and booting Linux on iDevices w/ custom
Linux kernel by SoMainline
postmarketOS
Touch-optimized and pre-configured Alpine Linux
February 19, 2023
Since the release of the first iPad in 2010, the tablet...
June 8, 2022
How we got Linux on the iPhone, iPad and other iDevices
January 12, 2021
Video of Ubuntu running on an Apple A10 processor.
March 20, 2020
A summary has of the latest options of Linux on iPad in March of 2020.
March 4, 2020
Corellium used the Checkra1n jailbreaking tool to port Googleβs 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.
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