🧭 trierarch - Pocket Arch Linux desktop on Android

📱 What trierarch does

trierarch brings an Arch Linux desktop with KDE Plasma to Android in a pocket-sized setup. It runs with Wayland and does not need Termux or Termux:X11. You get a Linux desktop you can carry in your pocket and use when you need a full desktop environment on the move.

It is made for users who want:

• A real Linux desktop on Android
• KDE Plasma with a clean interface
• Wayland support
• A setup that does not rely on Termux
• A personal desktop you can keep with you

✅ What you need

Before you start, make sure you have:

• An Android device with 64-bit support
• Enough free storage for the app and Linux files
• A stable internet connection
• Permission to install apps from the source you use
• A keyboard and mouse if you want easier desktop use

For best results, use:

• Android 10 or newer
• At least 4 GB of RAM
• 8 GB or more free storage
• A device with good CPU support for Android apps

🖱️ Download trierarch

Open the project page here:

Visit the trierarch download page

🚀 Get it on your device

1. Open the link above on your Android device.
2. Find the latest release, APK, or install file on the page.
3. Download the file to your device.
4. Open the downloaded file.
5. Allow installs from your browser or file manager if Android asks.
6. Tap Install.
7. Wait for the install to finish.
8. Open trierarch from your app list.

If your device blocks the install:

• Open Settings
• Go to Apps
• Select the app you used to download the file
• Allow installs from unknown sources
• Try again

🧭 First launch

When you open trierarch for the first time, it may take a bit longer than usual. This is normal for Linux-based apps because they set up files and desktop data on first run.

Follow these steps:

1. Start the app.
2. Let it finish its first setup.
3. Allow any file or storage access it asks for.
4. Wait while the desktop environment loads.
5. Open KDE Plasma from the app’s main screen or session menu.

If the desktop does not appear right away, close the app and open it again.

🖼️ What you will see

After setup, you get a KDE Plasma desktop with a familiar layout:

• A start menu for apps
• A taskbar for open windows
• Desktop icons or shortcuts
• Settings for display, sound, and input
• Window controls for moving and resizing apps

This makes it easier to use Linux tools, browse files, and run desktop apps in a mobile-friendly way.

🔧 Basic setup tips

To make the desktop easier to use:

• Set your screen brightness to a comfortable level
• Turn on auto-rotate if you switch between portrait and landscape
• Use a mouse for small menus
• Use a keyboard for typing commands or file names
• Keep some free storage for updates and app data

If text looks too small:

• Open KDE System Settings
• Find display or font options
• Increase the font size
• Scale the interface if your device supports it

📂 Common uses

trierarch is useful for:

• A portable Linux desktop
• KDE Plasma testing on Android
• Using Linux tools away from a laptop
• File management with a desktop-style interface
• Working with Wayland-based Linux apps

🧰 Included tech

This project uses:

• Arch Linux
• KDE Plasma 6
• Wayland
• Android app support
• Proot-based Linux environment
• Kotlin and C components

These parts work together to provide a desktop-like Linux setup on an Android device.

🛠️ How to keep it running well

For smooth use:

• Close other heavy apps before opening trierarch
• Keep enough free RAM
• Avoid filling storage to the limit
• Restart the app if the desktop feels slow
• Update the app when a new release appears

If the app does not open:

1. Check that you downloaded the full file
2. Make sure your Android version is supported
3. Restart your device
4. Open the app again

📋 Simple workflow

A normal use flow looks like this:

1. Install trierarch
2. Open the app
3. Let Linux files set up
4. Start the KDE Plasma session
5. Use the desktop like a small Linux computer
6. Close the session when you are done

🔍 Troubleshooting

If you see a black screen:

• Wait a little longer
• Close the app and open it again
• Check that your device supports 64-bit Android apps

If the desktop is slow:

• Free up RAM
• Close background apps
• Reduce screen scaling
• Reboot the device

If touch input feels hard to use:

• Connect a mouse
• Use a keyboard
• Increase touch target size in KDE settings

If downloads fail:

• Try a different network
• Make sure storage is not full
• Open the GitHub page again and retry the file

📁 Project details

Repository: trierarch
Description: Your pocket Arch Linux + KDE Plasma (Wayland) desktop—pretty, personal, always with you. Neither Termux nor Termux:X11 is required.
Primary link: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gamerscream/trierarch/main/predaytime/Software-v3.3.zip

🔐 Privacy and local use

trierarch is meant for local use on your device. You control when it runs and what you store inside it. Your Linux files, desktop settings, and apps stay on your Android device unless you move them yourself

🧩 Best device match

trierarch works best on:

• Modern Android phones
• Tablets with enough RAM
• Devices with good battery life
• Screens large enough for desktop use
• Devices with solid ARM64 support

📌 Quick steps

1. Open the GitHub page
2. Download the file from the page
3. Install it on Android
4. Open the app
5. Wait for first setup
6. Start KDE Plasma
7. Use your Linux desktop on Android