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.Additionall packages are available using the APT package manager.

Developer: Fredrik Fornwall

Download link: https://termux.com 

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Steps and Instructions :

1.Download Termux app and install it.Open Termux and wait for its complete installation.

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2.Now, for first time you need to use this command (as shown in screenshot):

apt update 

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3.Now,we can use  apt command. To know how to use apt , click on Help in Termux app  (Long press in Termux Terminal window will bring menu ).

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4. To get list of available packages,use this command:

apt list

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5. To install any package,say python ,use this command:

apt install python

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6. To search any package,say python. Use this command:

apt search python

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7. To remove/uninstall a package,say python , use this command:

apt remove python

8. To see installed packages, use this command:

apt list --installed

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I hope this post will be useful to Android users who want to use Terminal with Linux environment on Android  without need of rooting their phone.

Thanks to my family and friends.

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