Where Does Linux Deploy Store Images on Android?
Linux Deploy keeps distro disk images on flash storage, commonly as linux.img image files on SD card.
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Linux Deploy stores each distro as a disk image file on flash storage. The image mounts in a chroot where the full Linux userland runs beside Android. Profiles in the app remember distro, size, filesystem and mounts.
Size limits bite on FAT32 cards. Images over 4095MB need ext4 or a different install target like directory or partition. SSH and VNC passwords generate at first install. All changes stay reversible by removing the image.
Where Linux Deploy stores this, by platform
Disk image on flash storage (e.g., /storage/sdcard0/linux.img)
Distro images plus profiles in the app. FAT32 caps images near 4GB. Mounts bridge Android storage into the chroot. Back up the image file itself.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move a Linux Deploy setup?
Copy the disk image file to the new device at the same path and recreate the profile with matching settings. Large images exceed FAT32 limits, so use ext4 or split storage. Reinstall mounts after moving.
How do I share Android files with Linux?
Add the Android path in Mount points so the chroot mounts it at boot. SD access needs the right storage groups on newer Android. Restart the container after changing mounts.
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