How to install VS Code in an Android Phone?
Step 1: Install Termux
Install Termux via F-Droid:
- Download F-Droid
- Search for Termux in F-Droid and install it.
Change Repository (if needed)
termux-change-repo
Step 2: Install Ubuntu using Termux
pkg install wget openssl-tool proot -y && hash -r && wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EXALAB/AnLinux-Resources/master/Scripts/Installer/Ubuntu/ubuntu.sh && bash ubuntu.sh
Start Ubuntu
./start-ubuntu.sh
Step 3: Download Code Server
wget https://github.com/cdr/code-server/releases/download/v3.10.2/code-server-3.10.2-linux-arm64.tar.gz
Extract Code Server
tar -xvf ./code-server-3.10.2-linux-arm64.tar.gz
Navigate to the bin folder
cd code-server-3.10.2-linux-arm64 cd bin
Step 4: Set Up Password & Start VS Code
Set Password
export PASSWORD="yourpassword"
Start Code Server
./code-server
Conclusion
Congratulations! 🎉 You have successfully installed VS Code on your Android phone using Termux and Ubuntu. Now you can start coding from your mobile device.
Happy Coding! 🚀