A comprehensive Linux terminal emulator for Android
Termux Android is a Linux terminal emulator for Android devices that comes equipped with a comprehensive collection of installable packages. This app is capable of emulating the Linux environment on a mobile device, functioning directly without any kind of set up or root access.
How to use Linux on Android
To use the Linux terminal on an Android mobile device, all we have to do is download Termux for free. In the app, we will find a minimal base system, although we can also install a wide variety of additional packages by entering the appropriate command. And it is even possible to request and program applications, but this will require a certain degree of IT knowledge.
Termux combines powerful terminal emulation with an extensive Linux package collection.
Termux - key features
- Secure remote access to servers using the SSH client from OpenSSH.
- Over 1000 packages ready to be installed from the app itself.
- Fully customizable, even allowing us to sync it with files in online repositories.
- Updated versions of Python, Perl, Ruby and Node.js.
- Supports an external keyboard and mouse via a bluetooth connection.
- Compilation and development of projects programmed in C with Clang.
- Run text-based games with frotz.
- Compilation tools.
In short, if you want to use Linux on your Android mobile device, all you need to do is download Termux APK. However, to be able to use this app, the user must be minimally acquainted with the environment.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 11.0.
- Instructions to install XAPKs on Android
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