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You can, but IME, it's all terrible. I've tried so many android ssh-clients, and they are all either closed source, or don't work smoothly.
by CaptSpify 11y ago
You can, but IME, it's all terrible. I've tried so many android ssh-clients, and they are all either closed source, or don't work smoothly.
- bcook 11y agoYou could use Terminal Emulator and run the CLI ssh client. I know CyanogenMod includes "ssh". It's probably closed-source, but I use JuiceSSH and it is great. The Pro version has a cloud backup that makes SSH migration a breeze.
- CaptSpify 11y agoI've used TE, and it does the job, just not well. Same with CM's ssh. I've heard juicessh is great, but I'm not going to use a closed-source app, especially to manage my ssh-keys. I have my own migration method (svn repo), that works great on laptops, it just sucks on android's shells.
- spurgu 11y ago+1 for JuiceSSH, I also have the pro version and I'm very happy with it.
- oddlydrawn 11y agoIf you're rooted on Android, you could put a full Linux distro on it with chroot.[1] You could even set up a vnc server and use that to get into Xorg. I'd recommend using a physical keyboard for any long term use or may quickly learn how strange RSI feels at the shoulder. You may also need a busybox installer app to get things working. [1] - https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Change_root https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Change_root
- CaptSpify 11y agoI've done the chroot, and it's slow and bulky. Although you are correct that it does work, I still don't feel it works well. I also want to be able to configure my tablet from within my shell, and that means I'd have to be outside of the chroot.