Terminal Emulator

for Android

8.7 19 Reviews
1.0.70 by Jack Palevich
Apr 15, 2015

About Terminal Emulator

Reviewed byBernadine WisokyContent Editor

Terminal Emulator is a tools app that opens your Android device’s built in Linux command line shell.

Terminal Emulator suits users who need a local shell to run commands, test scripts, or manage files on Android. It gives direct access to the system’s built in utilities, so routine tasks are possible without a PC. Terminal Emulator latest version keeps the familiar experience of the classic app name while focusing on local command use. It is not a game emulator and it does not provide root. Users get the best results if they already know Linux basics.


Terminal Emulator Features

Full Linux terminal emulation

Terminal Emulator provides a local command line with standard input and output on supported devices. After installing the Terminal Emulator APK, you can run built in commands and interact with the Android shell directly. The app does not change system settings and will not alter your IMEI.

Multiple windows

For multitasking, open several terminal windows to handle different tasks in parallel. Switch between sessions to monitor logs, edit files, or run long jobs without closing other work.

UTF 8 and multilingual text

When working with international text, UTF 8 support ensures languages like Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Thai display correctly. This is useful when viewing logs or editing files that include non Latin characters.

No ads or in app purchases

Additionally, use the terminal without interruptions. The app includes no advertising, no in app purchases, and no nag screens.


Get started with Terminal Emulator

Terminal Emulator offers a local Linux shell with multiple windows and multilingual text support. To begin, download Terminal Emulator and open a new session to run your commands. Users familiar with the Linux command line will be able to work efficiently.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.70

Last updated on May 11, 2015
v1.0.70 Allow hiding Material Design Action Bar
Improve text paste.
Fix UTF-8 support.

Additional APP Information

Latest Version

1.0.70

Uploaded by

Lucas Keder

Requires Android

Android 1.6+

Content Rating

Everyone

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