how to install Anbox on ubuntu 24.10

Anbox lets you run Android apps natively on your Ubuntu Linux desktop by containerizing Android. If you want a lightweight Android environment on Ubuntu 24.10, Anbox is a solid option.

Step 1 – Update Your System

Make sure your packages are up-to-date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2 – Install Required Kernel Modules

Anbox requires ashmem and binder kernel modules:

sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r) dkms build-essential -y

Check if modules are loaded:

lsmod | grep -e ashmem_linux -e binder_linux

If missing, load them:

sudo modprobe ashmem_linux
sudo modprobe binder_linux

To load at boot, create the config:

echo -e "ashmem_linux\nbinder_linux" | sudo tee /etc/modules-load.d/anbox.conf

Step 3 – Install Snapd (if not installed)

Anbox is best installed via Snap on Ubuntu 24.10:

sudo apt install snapd -y
sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket

Step 4 – Install Anbox via Snap

Install the stable Anbox snap package:

sudo snap install --devmode --beta anbox

Step 5 – Start Anbox and Verify

Launch Anbox:

anbox launch --package=org.anbox.appmgr --component=org.anbox.appmgr.AppViewActivity

Or search for “Anbox Application Manager” in your app menu. Anbox on Ubuntu 24.10 is now ready for you to run Android apps seamlessly inside Linux.