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

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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

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Start Ubuntu

./start-ubuntu.sh

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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

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Extract Code Server

tar -xvf ./code-server-3.10.2-linux-arm64.tar.gz

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Navigate to the bin folder

cd code-server-3.10.2-linux-arm64
cd bin

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Step 4: Set Up Password & Start VS Code

Set Password

export PASSWORD="yourpassword"

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Start Code Server

./code-server

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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! 🚀