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Open-source Android workstation combining multi-window desktops, Linux graphical apps, terminals, external displays and automation. The latest update improves Shroot compatibility and Linux service stability, and adds a graphics synchronization fallback for older kernels.
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About this app
Open-source Android workstation: native multi-window desktops, X11/Wayland, Termux and MCP automation. Shroot runs Linux, systemd, Docker and Podman via Shizuku/Shevery without root. Android 14+; managed Desktop 15+.
MagicDesk
An open-source Android workstation.
MagicDesk combines native Android app windows, Linux graphical applications, terminals and independent workspaces on multiple displays. Use the phone, an external monitor, or a computer connected through scrcpy. Files, clipboard, application launchers and automation connect the same tools whether or not a managed Desktop is running.
Android 14+ for the APK; Android 15+ for managed Desktop. Privileged features use Shizuku, a compatible provider such as Shevery, or optional direct root. Termux terminals and Termux-hosted Linux graphics can work without any privileged service or managed Desktop.
Core Features: - Native overlapping Android windows with move, resize, snap, maximize and true fullscreen - Taskbar, Start menu, global Recents, desktop shortcuts, files and Android widgets - DeX-style keyboard shortcuts, key repeat, layout switching and application right-click - Notification center, calendar, screenshots and the REDMAGIC phone touchpad - Configurable external-display recording with internal audio - Display DPI, per app DPI output mode selection, Fill display, bypass charging and cooling controls - A full terminal with, or without desktop - Use your existing desktop mode
License: GPL-3.0 License
What's new
Improved Shroot compatibility with Linux 5.15 kernels. - Fixed resource handling and crashes affecting Linux services, containers and sandboxed applications. - Added Turnip/Zink graphics synchronization fallback for older kernels; requires updated Mesa inside Linux.
About this version
- Version
- 2.2.5 (232)
- Size
- 22.07 MB
- Requires Android
- 14
- Target SDK
- 34
- Architecture
- arm64-v8a
- Downloads
- 28
- Updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Package
- io.github.mekhontsev.magicdesk
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