How to use the command 'anbox' (with examples)

This article will illustrate different use cases of the command ‘anbox’ which allows users to run Android applications on any GNU/Linux operating system.

Use case 1: Launch Anbox into the app manager

Code:

anbox launch --package=org.anbox.appmgr --component=org.anbox.appmgr.AppViewActivity

Motivation: Using this example, users can launch Anbox into the app manager, which allows them to manage and use Android applications on their GNU/Linux operating system.

Explanation:

• anbox: This is the command used to interact with the Anbox system.
• launch: This argument is used to open a specific Android application or component.
• --package=org.anbox.appmgr: This option specifies the package name of the application/component to be launched. In this case, it is the package name of the Anbox app manager.
• --component=org.anbox.appmgr.AppViewActivity: This option specifies the component name to be launched. In this case, it is the main activity of the Anbox app manager.

Example output: The app manager of Anbox will be launched, allowing users to manage Android applications.

Conclusion:

The ‘anbox’ command provides a convenient way to run Android applications on any GNU/Linux operating system. The provided use case demonstrates how to launch Anbox into the app manager, allowing users to manage and use Android applications seamlessly.