How to start termux on Android phone?

What is Termux and how to start termux on Android phone?

Lets start by knowing what is Termux, Termux is just an Android terminal emulator that have a Linux environment app that allows users to run Linux commands on their Android devices.

Termux provides a full-fledged Linux environment with package management, networking utilities, and access to a wide range of Linux tools and applications.

I have Nethunter and Termux installed on my android phone , I don’t even bother sometimes to put on my laptop except I want to access some data from my laptop.

If you want to install Termux on your android follow this tutorial

👉How to install termux on Android phone

If you have Termux installed, you can develop, compile, and run code, perform system administration tasks, and even run server applications directly on your Android phone.

Termux is a powerful tool for developers, hackers, and anyone who wants to know the capabilities of their Android device beyond what’s typically available through the user interface.

This is another big reason why Android is still better than iPhone. Android allows you to control what you want on your phone by modification of everything in your phone.

The big Question is how to start up termux in your phone.

After install termux from this tutorial above then you have give termux some privileges like the privileges below.

How to start termux after installation

After the installation of termux from the above tutorial you have to locate termux on your Android app list then click on it.

Then when it opens follow the steps below to grant it access to storage , network , and camera permissions.

1. Storage Access: You have to grant Termux access to your device’s storage this will allow you to read and write files, which is important for many tasks such as editing code, managing files, and storing data. If you don’t allow access you won’t be able use your termux to store data.
2. Microphone Access: Some Termux packages and functionalities require access to your device’s microphone for tasks such as recording audio or using voice commands.
3. Camera Access: There are some activities on termux that requires camera access therefore If you plan to use Termux for tasks involving image processing or computer vision, grant access to your device’s camera so that you would be able to use them effectively.
4. Location Access:I don’t support this but if it requires by the application you are running then allow it some task includes geolocation or mapping.
5. Telephone Access: Some features, such as making phone calls or sending SMS messages programmatically, may require access to your device’s telephone functionality.
6. Internet Access: Termux requires internet access to download and install packages, update repositories, and perform tasks.So give it access to use Internet

What are the code to start Termux ?

The code for starting Termux are below and explained.

1. Storage Access:
   Go to Settings > Apps > Termux > Permissions.
   Enable the Storage permission.
   Or just type termux-setup-storage
2. Microphone Access:
   Go to Settings > Apps > Termux > Permissions.
   Enable the Microphone permission.
3. Camera Access:
   Go to Settings > Apps > Termux > Permissions.
   Enable the Camera permission.
4. Location Access:
   Go to Settings > Apps > Termux > Permissions.
   Enable the Location permission.
5. Telephone Access:
   Go to your phone Settings > Apps > Termux > Permissions.
   Enable the Telephone permission.
6. Internet Access: Just enable your internet access then it is enabled for termux as well

As you have seen there is no best method of starting Termux just follow the above tutorial then you are good to go.

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