🚀 Fastest Kivy + Android Setup on Ubuntu¶
Want to build Android apps in Python with Kivy, the fast and modern way?
Build. Run. Update. Reload. All with a single command.
curl -LsSf https://kivyschool.com/kivy-android-ubuntu.sh | bash
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View the script here before running it.
What’s Inside the Script¶
- Installs Python 3.11 (via uv)
- Installs all build tools and dependencies for Kivy and Buildozer
- Sets up a minimal Kivy app project, ready to deploy
- Installs Kivy-Reloader for instant hot reload
- Downloads scrcpy for Android screen mirroring
- Deploys to your Android device with a single command
Tested Platforms
- Only tested on Linux Mint 22.1 "xia"
- Should work on recent Ubuntu derivatives (untested)
Why This Approach?¶
- No more install errors
- Zero configuration for beginners
- Instantly see your Kivy app running and updating live on Android