Linux Terminal Helper

Heads-up before you install: this app only helps on devices whose Android already includes the built-in Linux Terminal. Today that means Google Pixel 6 and newer on Android 15 QPR2 (API level 35) or later. Most other phones, older Pixel models, emulators and older Android versions don't have it, and this app can't add it: there it only tells you the Terminal isn't available. Not a Linux installer. Linux Terminal Helper doesn't download, bundle or emulate Linux. It finds the Linux Terminal that Android itself already ships on supported devices, helps you switch it on, and opens it with one tap. Which devices? Only devices whose Android includes the built-in Linux Terminal: Android 15 QPR2 or later with the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF), such as Pixel 6 and newer. Google Play only offers this app to devices with Android 15 or later and virtualization support. If your device doesn't have the Terminal, the app tells you so - it can't add it. What it does • Checks whether your device has the Linux Terminal (hidden by default inside the Virtualization Mainline module) and whether it's switched on • Walks you through Developer options and the "Linux development environment (Experimental)" switch • Opens the Terminal with one tap, also from a home-screen shortcut or a Quick Settings tile • Explains what the Terminal is, with links to official docs, source code and ideas to try Good to know • The Terminal and its Debian Linux come from Android, not from this app. On its first launch the system downloads a Debian image (about 600 MB), so use Wi-Fi. • The Linux development environment is experimental and may change with system updates. • Looking for a terminal emulator, or a Linux distro for any phone? This isn't that app - it's for Android's own Terminal. • Unofficial app, not affiliated with Google or Debian. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.