Termux

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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.

See also

• Terminal emulator

Favorite site

• Termux web site
• Running Linux apps on Android: Using the Linux Terminal Emulator (Termux)
• Turning an Android device into a Linux desktop | GeekNews
  • [Original] Transform Your Android Device into a Linux Desktop | by Mrs. T | Aug, 2023 | Medium
  • Setting up a desktop environment with Termux, an Android app that emulates a Linux shell
  • Requires installing the F-Droid version of Termux
  • Install tigervnc in the Termux shell and run it as a server
  • Install the XFCE desktop environment
  • Install RealVNC Viewer on Android and connect to localhost to use it