The Problem
The default Debian terminal introduced in Android 16 via AVF, while promising, is heavily restricted. It lacks persistence, has severe storage limitations, and misses the essential features required for any practical development work.
AVF Pro / AVF+
Transforming Android's basic terminal into a persistent, full-featured Linux desktop and development environment.
The Solution
This project overcomes these limitations through deep system analysis, reverse engineering, and advanced Linux techniques. It unlocks AVF's potential to provide a truly usable, powerful, and persistent Linux environment right on your mobile device.
Key Features
Full Linux Desktop
Run standard desktop environments like XFCE4 or GNOME, accessible via any VNC client.
Massive Storage
Overcomes the default disk limit using a robust LVM on `qcow2` solution for ample space.
Development Toolchains
Easily install environments for Python, Node.js, C/C++, Go, Rust, and more.
Seamless Integration
Leverages `virtiofs` for straightforward file sharing between Android and the Linux VM.
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Showcase
Visual demonstrations of AVF Pro+ in action.
Technical Highlights
This project required navigating a highly undocumented and evolving Android feature. It demonstrates full-stack problem-solving across the Android host, AVF framework, `crosvm` hypervisor, Linux kernel, and Debian guest OS.
Key Accomplishments
- Deep AVF Analysis: Reverse-engineered the VM boot process and `vm_config.json` behavior without official documentation.
- Hypervisor Interaction: Captured and analyzed low-level `crosvm` commands to understand secure resource provisioning.
- Novel Storage Solution: Designed and implemented a complex but reliable method to attach and manage large `qcow2` disk images with LVM.
- Robust Automation: Developed comprehensive shell scripts and custom `systemd` services for automated setup and reliable operation.
The Future: A Dedicated App
Manually replicating this environment is highly complex. To provide a streamlined and reliable experience for all users, a dedicated Android application is in development.
The app will handle the complex setup, provide the necessary pre-configured components, and manage the environment, making the power of a full Linux desktop on Android accessible to everyone.
Contact & Collaboration
I am actively seeking collaboration and am open to new opportunities. If this project interests you, let's connect.