Install Android Apps on Linux Using Waydroid

1. Waydroid Installation Steps for Linux Mint

1. Open a terminal and run the following commands to install Waydroid:

   # Install pre-requisites
   sudo apt install curl ca-certificates -y
   # Add the official repository
   curl -s https://repo.waydro.id | sudo bash
   # Download and install Waydroid
   sudo apt install waydroid -y
   # Start container service (if not started automatically)
   sudo systemctl enable --now waydroid-container
   # Download Android image VANILLA (no Google) for Waydroid
   sudo waydroid init -s VANILLA
   

2. If you want or need to use Google Play Store, replace VANILLA with GAPPS in the command above:

   sudo waydroid init -s GAPPS
   

3. After installation you can start Waydroid by running:

   waydroid show-full-ui
   

2. Sources

• https://waydro.id/#install
• https://docs.waydro.id/usage/install-on-desktops#ubuntu-debian-and-derivatives