When you install Ubuntu on your phone or tablet, it will overwrite your Android operating system. To restore, download the latest factory image for your device.

Ubuntu: The Go-To for Most Devices Ubuntu is the most popular Linux operating system for a reasonit works on just about anything. That makes it an excellent pick for tablet PCs, and the active ...

After all, if it's x86-based then we can install pretty much anything on it, right? Erm, not quite. It turns out you can't just install any old Linux distro on a Bay Trail tablet.

The Ubuntu for Tablets developer preview went live yesterday, and Taylor shows how you can get Ubuntu up and running on your Nexus 7 in a few simple steps.