Re:Run full Linux distros or specific applications on top of...
by therealmarv on Saturday March 09, 2019 @09:18AM
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I'm also interested if you can use a sdcard fully with termux without root. I think it's not possible.
As far as I know you can only use a specific path like described here: https://github.com/termux/termux-app/issues/954#issuecomment...
But a specific path is not a big deal once you get accustomed to it.. the external sdcard is anyway mostly a FAT serial number path so going a few levels deeper is not a big deal.
btw: Just finished a rsync transfer to sdcard with Termux today ;)
Re:Run full Linux distros or specific applications on top of...
by yjftsjthsd-h on Saturday March 09, 2019 @09:31AM
(#19346252)
Yeah termux is amazing but it has some discoverability issues. It took me ages to discover that long-pressing the keyboard button pulls up the helper bar. I don't know that I ever did find docs for how to use some of the Android interop features (widget, share to termux, etc.).
Re:Run full Linux distros or specific applications on top of...
by Ultramanoid on Saturday March 09, 2019 @08:50AM
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What problems do you have with external SD cards ? I use Termux and don't keep any data in-device, always in encrypted SD cards via device reader or attached via USB OTG. I haven't had any issues.
Edit : My devices are rooted.
The virtual keyboard integration is neat:
* Volume keys do ctrl and alt
* You can type into an intermediate text area to use the usual glide typing and spell checking.
Stuff that caught me out:
The root apps repository needs to be manually enabled. `pkg install root-repo`
Swiping from the left edge lets you manage multiple sessions.
My only problem is not being able to fully use an external SD card.