How to start using the new Linux terminal on your Android device

My themed Android keyboard is spacy. Jack Wallen/ZDNET I knew it was only a matter of time before Android had its own terminal app. Little did I know that Google would use the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF) to run a local virtual machine, powered by Debian, to give users access to a lot of powerful commands, even a package manager. And I am 100% on board with the addition. Also: 5 Linux terminal apps better than your default With the Linux terminal on Android, you can do so much more (assuming you are comfortable with the Linux command line). If this sounds like something you want to add to your Android phone, keep reading, and you will find out how. How to enable the Linux terminal on Android What you'll need: The only thing you will need for this is an updated Android device. If you do not find the option on your phone, it means you are either running an older version of Android or the terminal app has not made its way to your phone. 1. Enable developer options To enab ... Read full article.