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A phone with Termux recently had the USB port go bust. I could neither charge it nor use ADB to back it up. But I was able to SSH into my desktop and back up th
by dotancohen 2y ago
A phone with Termux recently had the USB port go bust. I could neither charge it nor use ADB to back it up. But I was able to SSH into my desktop and back up the important files (voice notes, photos) via scp with the clock ticking at 3% charge and dropping. Very impressive and honestly being able to install ncdu on the phone to quickly find large, important files was a revelation in the usability of both bash and Android.
- usr1106 2y agoYeah, I have installed Termux. And learned to hard way that you need to install extra packages e.g. to access the clipboard. I also read something about some turmoil in the community with unmaintained packages or what it was. Yet more time needed to really understand the situation.
- h73 2y agoTermux is a game changer for any power user out there. I would still like a dedicated handheld Linux device (case in point Gemini PDA) simple because it's neat. GPD MicroPC is still one of my favorite machines in my gadget drawer, but it still has "portable PC" vibes, not "tinkering/hacking device" ones. Maybe I'm just trying to justify spending more money on neat hardware.
- dotancohen 2y ago> Maybe I'm just trying to justify spending more money on neat hardware. Just get a good bluetooth keyboard. In my opinion, best money spent.
- afandian 2y agoThis one's excellent if you need a recommendation. Folds up into a pocket. https://us.targus.com/products/ergonomic-foldable-bluetooth-antimicrobial-keyboard-akf003us https://us.targus.com/products/ergonomic-foldable-bluetooth-...
- dotancohen 2y agoYes! That is the one that I use too - it's always in my bag.
- saidinesh5 2y agoAdb over network also would work for this no?
- dotancohen 2y agoYes, I suppose so had I already had that set up. I should probably do that now before the next contingency.