How to install Termux and have a Linux box inside Android for learning linux, hacking or programming

Termux is a free and open source Terminal Emulator for Android. After installing it, you will get a terminal box where you can install required tools and use them just like you do on a Unix machine.

This tools lets you educate yourself about GNU/Linux and programming (C, Python, Rust, …) in a *real* environment even if you do not have access to a PC. And even if you have a PC, this tool will give you access to a Linux terminal (and all the man pages, curl commands and ssh sessions) wherever you have your phone / tablet.

00:00 – Intro to termux
01:35 – How to install termux
02:00 – run and get familiar with termux
05:44 – install vim and write a program
07:21 – install python and run programs in termux
11:10 – install tmux on termux
12:30 – Next steps with termux: attach external monitor, keyboard and mouse

Termux site: https://termux.dev
Termux docs: https://termux.dev/en/docs/index.html
Termux on google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&hl=en_US