Termux is terminal emulator for Android, where users can perform a range of Linux functions. From managing files to running programs to accessing servers, Termux will let users do most of the things they does with the command-line prompt in PCs. Termux is capable of drawing hundreds of Linux packages, which can be used for various purposes. Termux can be used for running NodeJS, Ruby, or Python, and can be accessed via any external keyboard if connected.
Termux Features
Accessing a device (phone or a PC) that's having a proper interface is easy, but often slow if you're not having the high-end hardware. Thus, most software geeks, developers in fact use command-line prompt for managing applications in their device. Apart from just handling the apps, they can also manage any connected devices remotely.
Thus, advantages of using terminal (or a command-line prompt) are endless. But, what's good if it is only limited to PCs, which is hard to carry everywhere. And that's why the Fredrick Fornwall Inc thought and made a similar terminal for Android devices - Termux.
Termux is free and open-source terminal with similar abilities of a command-line prompt, which can be used for accessing files, managing them and handling devices. Termux emulation has access to Linux package collection, which is extensive and helpful if leveraged.
Once installed, Termux downloads a small base file, which is essential for its configuration. And when done, you will be presented with the terminal just as you see in your PC. You can use your device's inbuilt keyboard to type in commands, and also other functions like ESC, CTRL, ALT and the character cursor is being provided. These special keys help in entering the commands which need combinations.
And with all set, here are the things you can do with Termux on Android:
Termux can be accessed by an external keyboard too, by connecting it to the device. Also, there's an inbuilt Help option available for learning Termux, if you stumble anywhere. Long press on anywhere on the terminal to check the Help menu.
Termux is an Android Tools app developed by Fredrik Fornwall and published on the Google play store. It has gained around 1000000 installs so far, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 in the play store.
Termux requires Android with an OS version of 5.0 and up. In addition, the app has a content rating of Everyone, from which you can decide if it is suitable to install for family, kids, or adult users. Termux is an Android app and cannot be installed on Windows PC or MAC directly.
Android Emulator is a software application that enables you to run Android apps and games on a PC by emulating Android OS. There are many free Android emulators available on the internet. However, emulators consume many system resources to emulate an OS and run apps on it. So it is advised that you check the minimum and required system requirements of an Android emulator before you download and install it on your PC.
Below you will find how to install and run Termux on PC:
If you follow the above steps correctly, you should have the Termux ready to run on your Windows PC or MAC. In addition, you can check the minimum system requirements of the emulator on the official website before installing it. This way, you can avoid any system-related technical issues.
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