Hey, is there a way I can run scripts on Android devices? I do not want to root my phone or go through all that hassle.
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3 months ago
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Actually, yes. Google recently introduced terminal access on Android devices with the Android 15 QPR2 update. You can find it under Developer Options, then Debugging, and then Linux Development Environment. Tap on it to install the terminal.
This gives you access to a full Linux terminal. You can use it as a package manager or to run scripts, especially if you are familiar with Linux. It is powered by the Android Virtualization Framework and runs a local virtual machine based on Debian.
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3 months ago
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Thanks for the info. But I do not see Linux Development Environment under the debugging section. Could it be because I am on One UI 6.0? If so, I can try updating to One UI 7.
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2 months ago
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I should have explained that part better. Right now, this Linux terminal feature is only available on Pixel devices. Since you are using a Samsung device, it does not support the Android Virtualization Framework yet. However, there are strong rumors that Linux support will be extended to other Android devices with the release of Android 16 later this year.
Until then, I suggest trying the Termux app. It provides a command line interface that lets you run scripts and perform many tasks similar to what you would do in a Linux environment.
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