What is Termux - Why Do We Use Termux ?

What is Termux ?

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Termux is an android terminal emulator that allows for running a Linux Environment on a Android device which work directly without root or any setup required. 

Termux installs a minimal base system automatically when you install. Termux in your device and and additional packages are available by using a package manager. Most of the commands available in Linux are accessible.

Termux has its own package ecosystem with more than a thousand packages which is easily available/accessible on internet .

One more thing that sometimes it shows 'termux repository under maintenance.' Today I am gonna talk about what is termux and why do we use Termux.

Why do we use Termux ?

Some of you know the answer of this question but let me explain why do we use termux.

Let's suppose you are a boy or girl and you are intersted or passionate about coding and about softwares and many more. You can't afford a pc or Laptop.

That's where the "Termux* comes in to help you out from this problem.

And Don't say that I don't have smartphone, how would I do or try Termux. Nowadays everyone have smartphone whether it is cheap with less specifications or 

Is Termux safe to use ?

Yes , Termux is safe to use but there is a risk and a safety issue when you randomly run scripts from internet without knowing about it. 

But if you decide to run/execute one,

Just make sure of one thing that your storage permission is revoked.

So it would be much better to run/execute scripts that you know about it , what they do.

Do Hackers use Termux ?

Absolutely Yes , most of the Hackers uses Termux for their Hacking purposes.

Nowdays, Termux is the most preferable Android Application for Ethical Hackers/White Hat Hackers and also Black Hat Hackers.

Hackers uses Termux for performing  penetration testing, pen-testing, DDoS attack and to find vulnerability and  many more things are left to define or discuss.

Is Termux real or fake ?

Termux is totally a real Android terminal emulator application.

Termux is a special terminal emulator which has its own package management.

How do I get Termux ?

Termux application can be simply  obtained from F-droid website. 

You do not need to download F-droid app to download Termux.

You can directly download the Termux APK from the Site by clicking Download APK link at the bottom of each version names.

Termux APK Download Latest version :  Download Now

Can I use Termux without root ?

Yes , you definitely can use Termux app without root on your android device/phone.

Termux is a terminal emulator for android and Linux Environment app.

Unlike other apps 😃, You don't need to root your device.

Some Famous Termux Tools Name : 

• TBomb
• Zphisher
• XLR8
• Fsociety
• Camphish
• Nethunter bomber 

Termux basic commands 2022 List 

1. To install a package in your termux 

pkg install package name 

Example of installing python 3

pkg install python3

2. To search a package

 pkg search package name

3. To uninstall a package

 pkg uninstall package name

4. To Update Termux and its package

pkg upgrade -y

5. To see the list of all packages

pkg list-all

6. To reinstall a package

pkg reinstall package name

7. To see l installed packages in termux

pkg-list-installed