Is Android Debian Based?
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At its most basic, Linux means the Linux kernel. A kernel is the core part of any operating system. … That’s why some people think the term GNU/Linux should be used for “Linux distributions” like Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, and others. Android uses the Linux kernel under the hood.

Is Debian a android?

Although Debian is the root, both systems are heavily dependent on the Android system and its init , since it’s the “owner” of the hardware (i.e. runs init ).

What Linux distro is Android based on?

Android’s kernel is based on the Linux kernel’s long-term support (LTS) branches. As of 2020, Android uses versions 4.4, 4.9 or 4.14 of the Linux kernel.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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