Key features of the Termux app

• Execve – launching the command line program by using the execve system call, the Termux app redirects standard input, output, and error streams onto the display
• Software – the Termux app ports common software usually available on GNU and Lunux systems to Android OS for an extensive set of utilities to override terminal application settings
• Data processing – the Termux app is commonly used for data processing with Python. Making processing and programming easy on Android, Termux is accessible for all
• Synchronize – organize and manage your files with the Termux app to keep necessary backups of your device, files, and documents stored in the cloud

How to download Termux

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Click on the search bar at the top of the screen
3. Type ‘Termux’ and select the first option
4. Hit the 'Download' button and wait for the app to begin to install onto your mobile device. Depending on your download speed, this should only take a couple of moments

More about the Termux app

• Root – no device rooting is needed with the Termux app. Developed especially for non-root users, Termux is ideal for Android users who need easy access to data processing and programming software
• Access – the Termux app facilitates full rewrite access to all file systems on your Android device and allows direct access to hardware devices including BT/WiFi modules and serial lines for modem access
• Freedom – Termux provides complete control over your Android device. From modifying the firmware to reprogramming software; synchronizing files to running SSH clients, the Termux app offers total freedom
• Tips – Termux app users should learn shell scripting, keep packages up to date, run backups to protect data, avoid executing things they don’t know, and carefully read everything printed to the terminal