How to Run Python on Android Without a Computer

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You don’t need a laptop or PC to start coding in Python. With Termux, you can run Python directly on your Android phone. It’s a free terminal app that turns your phone into a portable coding environment. This guide shows you how to install Python, write your first script, and start practicing programming without a computer.

Read the complete tutorial here: How to Install and Use Python in Termux for Beginners

Why this works

Termux provides a Linux environment right inside Android
Python can be installed with a single command
You can code offline once it’s set up
Perfect for beginners and quick practice

What you’ll do

Update Termux so you avoid errors
Install Python in seconds
Open the Python shell and test commands
Create and run your own Python script
Use pip to install packages

Quick install steps

Here’s a preview of the main commands:

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y pkg install python -y python --version python

Create your first script:

nano hello.py print("Hello from Android Python!") python hello.py

Beginner projects you can try

Calculator: Perform simple math operations
To-do list: Save tasks in a text file
Password generator: Build a script that creates strong passwords
Weather app: Fetch weather info using an API

Fixing common problems

Python not found: Re-run pkg install python -y
Pip issues: Upgrade with pip install --upgrade pip
Permission errors: Make sure you’re in your home folder with cd ~
Storage access: Use termux-setup-storage to link Termux to your phone storage

Keep coding daily

The more you practice, the faster you’ll learn. Write small scripts every day, keep them in a project folder, and try building simple apps. Termux makes Python learning simple and portable.

Read the full guide now and start running Python on your Android phone without a computer.