How to install Termux
For instance what is Termux and what can I use for?
Termux is an Android terminal emulator and Linux environment app that works directly with no rooting or setup required. A minimal base system is installed automatically — additional packages are available using the APT package manager.(termux.dev)
Termux is a very powerful tool and you can do whatever you want with it, and limit is your imagination and skills. And here a few examples:
- Development
- Cyber Security
- Automation
- Games
- News App
- Desktop
Basically Termux is a small Linux on your device, so the list is almost endless.
To install Termux, you can download the latest build from their github, or from PlayStore (deprecated). The recommended way is through F-Droid. If you Don’t have F-Droid installed, go to https://f-droid.org/ and download the app
Click on download button depending on your language, after downloading install and open it
after opening it, refresh the repositories scrolling up
after updating the repositories, click on the search button and search for termux and choose “Termux Terminal emulator with packages”
If Termux is not installed click the install button that will appear
In my case I already have it installed, so it shows me open. During the installation give F-Droid permisson to install apps and continue to install termux. And you’re good to go. now you just have to install termux and do your magic.
open Termux
after opening termux type the following command and press anter
pkg update && pkg upgrade
Type ‘y’ to accept and let it download, (Don’t worry you packages will be smaller lol, I bloated my installation)
Bonus Tip:
After all done type the following command to see Covid-19 reports right on your terminal
pkg install curl && curl -L https://covid19-cli.wareneutron.com/mzjust change mz for your country's, mz stands for Mozambique. Result:
That’s all, see ya!
