The official installation instructions involve hooking up your phone or tablet to a computer running Ubuntu Linux and using an installer app.

JingOS is a Linux-based operating system that’s capable of running desktop Linux applications and some Android apps.

One of Ubuntu Touch's biggest challenges is its limited app ecosystem. Unlike Android and iOS, which have massive app stores, Ubuntu Touch leans heavily on web apps and community-built alternatives.

A dedicated website is now available for collaborating on this key component of the Linux-based mobile platform.