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Android’s Linux Terminal app just got a lot more colorful with theme support

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Why This Matters

The addition of customizable themes to Android's Linux Terminal app enhances user experience by allowing personalization and improved readability, aligning with modern UI trends. This update signifies Google's ongoing efforts to make terminal tools more accessible and visually appealing for developers and tech enthusiasts on Android devices.

Key Takeaways

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority The Linux Terminal running on the cover screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 7

TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 introduces a “Theme” menu in the Terminal app with light and dark defaults.

Users can now import external themes in Alacritty (.toml) format directly from the file manager.

While the terminal area adopts the new colors, the app’s header remains unchanged.

Recent Android Canary releases brought along a modern UI to Android’s Linux Terminal app. Google is extending the blessings to Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1, released this week, as it brings theme support for the Terminal app.

On the latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1, you can now import themes for the Terminal app. There’s a new “Theme” option in Terminal settings, with a few light and dark themes available by default.

There’s also a “Download more themes” option at the bottom, with subtext noting that users can download themes in Alacritty format (.toml).

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Clicking on the download option opens terminalcolors.com in the system browser, where you can explore and download themes in several formats (including Alacritty).

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