Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup is here, and if you’re interested in using Android’s built-in Linux terminal. There’s something important to know that not every model supports it.

Last year, Google added a powerful Linux terminal feature to Android. It first worked on Google Pixel phones and lets users run a real Linux environment directly on their device. This is especially useful for developers and tech enthusiasts who like to code or test tools on the go.

With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, many people wondered if Samsung phones would support it too. Now we have a clear answer.

The Linux terminal works only on the Exynos versions of the Galaxy S26 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus. These versions are mostly sold outside the United States, China, and Japan. In those regions, Samsung uses its own Exynos processors inside the phones.

However, the Snapdragon versions do not support the feature. This includes the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which uses a Snapdragon chip in all markets.

The reason is technical that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor does not support a feature called non-protected virtual machines, which is required for Android’s Linux terminal. When users try to open the terminal on these models, they see an error message.

There is some good news. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 also supports the Linux terminal. So, if having a Linux terminal on your phone is important to you, make sure you buy an Exynos-powered Galaxy S26 or S26 Plus. The processor inside the phone really matters this time.

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