> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # blendOS v4 Released With Android App Support - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/blendos-v4-release/ - Published: 2024-06-07T14:21:44.000Z - Updated: 2024-06-07T14:21:44.000Z - Description: blendOS's next big upgrade is here - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 blendOS is a [future-proof immutable Linux distro](https://itsfoss.com/immutable-linux-distros/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) based on Arch Linux, which also acts as a unique immutable and atomic variant of the former. I previously came across this when I covered the [blendOS v3 release](https://itsfoss.com/blendos-v3-released/), which was a game-changer for the project, with major changes and additions across the board. Almost a year later, we now have a new release. Termed by its developers as “*a groundbreaking release that redefines blendOS*”, the blendOS v4 release marks an important new chapter in the development of this relatively new Linux distro. Join me as I explore this new release. 💡 Fun fact: blendOS's logo was inspired from our featured image when we first covered about the project. ## 🆕 blendOS v4: What's New? ![a screenshot of blendos v4 desktop view with the welcome and system details windows open](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/blendOS_v4-1.jpg) As a [rolling-release](https://itsfoss.com/rolling-release/) distro, blendOS always keeps itself updated with the most recent advancements in the Linux world. So, with this release we have **Linux kernel 6.9.3-arch1-1** powering it all, and [GNOME 46](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-46-release/) being the default desktop environment, with other options like KDE Plasma, Xfce, Budgie, and MATE also being made available. Moreover, starting with this release, **blendOS has become fully declarative**, allowing users to install any kernels, packages, and drivers from the various Arch repos and AUR. You also get **support for Android applications**, which can be enabled through the “*System*” app on Wayland sessions of GNOME and KDE Plasma. Additionally, there is a new GUI application, paired with a CLI counterpart, that will let you **create custom containers** for emulating other distros such as Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and CentOS. When this is used, packages such as *.deb*, *.rpm*, and *.apk* will be installed to their relevant containers, and users would be able to launch them like any other app on their system. ![a screenshot of the container system in action on blendos v4](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/blendOS_v4_b.jpg) The developers gave an example of how this could be used: > For instance, apt in a Debian container named deb can be accessed and used in the host shell as apt.deb. > Any applications (GUI or CLI) open within containers are indistinguishable from native applications installed on the host, and automatically appear in the app grid/launcher if you're using a desktop environment. That reminds of [QubesOS](https://itsfoss.com/qubes-os-4-2-release/), which features something similar that is implemented on a more foundational scale. In any case, to get more details on the new blendOS release, you can go through the official [announcement blog](https://blendos.co/blog/2024/06/05/blendos-v4-released-arch-linux-made-immutable-declarative-and-atomic/?ref=itsfoss.com). ## 📥 Get blendOS v4 The [official website](https://blendos.co/download/?ref=itsfoss.com) lists many download mirrors for you to get the blendOS v4 release, but, at the time of writing, many of those were offline. I had downloaded from the German mirror “*Sahilister*” to test this release out. [blendOS v4](https://blendos.co/download/?ref=itsfoss.com) If you need help with installation, the [documentation](https://blendos.co/install/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a great place to start. You will also find [instructions](https://blendos.co/install/post-install/arch-user-guide/?ref=itsfoss.com#switching-to-other-desktop-environments-or-a-clean-arch-like-system-tracks) to switch the desktop environment using the “*tracks*” feature, if the default one (GNOME) is not your cup of tea. Those interested in contributing to the development, or just want to look at the source code, can visit its [GitLab](https://git.blendos.co/blendOS?ref=itsfoss.com) repo. **Suggested Read** 📖 [12 Future-Proof Immutable Linux DistributionsImmutability is a concept in trend. Take a look at what are the options you have for an immutable Linux distribution.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/list-of-immutable-linux-distros--1-.png)](https://itsfoss.com/immutable-linux-distros/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)