Upcycle your old Android: A guide to running a full Linux media server via Termux (No Root required) ♻️

We all have that one old Android phone gathering dust. Instead of letting it become e-waste, I created a GitHub guide that pushes the limits of Android hardware by turning it into an automated media server.

Using Termux (via F-Droid) and proot-distro, the guide shows you how to install a lightweight Ubuntu environment natively on Android. No rooting, no custom ROMs needed. Inside that environment, we install the native ARM64 binaries for Jellyfin, Sonarr, Radarr, and Prowlarr.

It’s a fun weekend project that proves how capable older Android devices still are when you unlock their Linux underpinnings.

Check out the repo here: https://github.com/Boss17536/android-media-server

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Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 6% YoY in Q1 2026 Amid Memory Crunch; Apple Leads Q1 for First Time
https://counterpointresearch.com/en/insights/global-smartphone-shipments-q1-2026

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Tap to Share is coming to Android: Here is our best look yet at the new interface
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-tap-to-share-ui-apk-teardown-3656467/

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Samsung Galaxy A37 review
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952.php

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Exclusive: First Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 5K CAD Renders and 360° Video
https://www.mymobiles.com

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3DMark delisting of REDMAGIC 11 Pro phones - UL Solutions
https://benchmarks.ul.com/news/3dmark-delisting-of-redmagic-11-pro-phones

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Android Needs Better Apps More Than Ever - Shane Craig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_NBYdOaIF4

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Samsung Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 are now on sale in the US
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37_galaxy_a57_usa_price_sale_date-news-72319.php

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Why did Circle to Search lost it's share feature?

It was nice to quickly circle what I wanted to send as an image to someone. Google deprecated the feature and is suggesting users use the screenshot function - but that takes longer if you want to crop the screenshot down to a portion of an image.

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The Craziest Smartphone from 2018 - Oppo Find X - frokfrdk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVUf8EaGMVw

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Daily Superthread (Apr 11 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Please post your questions here. Feel free to use this thread for general questions/discussion as well.

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Saturday APPreciation thread (Apr 11 2026) - Your weekly app recommendation/request thread!

Note 1. You can search for previous [weekly Saturday threads\](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/search/?q=Saturday+APPreciation+thread&type=posts&sort=new)

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This weekly Saturday thread is for:
* App promotion,
* App praise/sharing

If you are a developer, you may promote your own app ONLY under the bolded, distinguished moderator comment. Users: if you think someone is trying to bypass this rule by promoting their app in the general thread, click the report button so we can take a look!

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First Exynos 2700 Geekbench 6 result on Exynos Reference Device spotted
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/17525180

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Omdia: Global smartphone market edges up 1% in 1Q26, beating expectations despite growing supply chain bottlenecks and cost pressures
https://omdia.tech.informa.com/pr/2026/apr/global-smartphone-market-edges-up-1percent-in-1q26-beating-expectations-despite-growing-supply-chain-bottlenecks-and-cost-pressures

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Oppo Find X9s Pro will launch globally.
https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9s_pro_global_debut_date_colors_confirmed-news-72338.php

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Pixel Update Bulletin: April 2026! - 9to5Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugz8IIfGN-g

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Samsung and Google are Falling Behind.. - Shane Craig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=06wEa0_zrxw

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Daily Superthread (Apr 12 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Sunday Rant/Rage (Apr 12 2026) - Your weekly complaint thread!

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This weekly Sunday thread is for you to let off some steam and speak out about whatever complaint you might have about:

Your device.

Your carrier.

Your device's manufacturer.

An app

Any other company



Rules

1) Please do not target any individuals or try to name/shame any individual. If you hate Google/Samsung/OnePlus etc. for one thing that is fine, but do not be rude to an individual app developer.

2) If you have a suggestion to solve another user's issue, please leave a comment but be sure it's constructive! We do not want any flame-wars.

3) Be respectful of other's opinions. Even if you feel that somebody is "wrong" you don't have to go out of your way to prove them wrong. Disagree politely, and move on.

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One UI is Better Than Pixel UI. - 9to5Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYW1gcTCofw

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Google Pixel 10A - Congratulations, You Bought The Same Phone Twice - Flossy Carter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLpTEfFKZBA

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