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Python Installation Guide (Termux A–Z)

Introduction

Python is one of the most popular programming languages. By installing Python inside Termux, you can run scripts, start local servers, practice coding, or even do automation and data analysis directly on your Android device. This guide explains step-by-step how to install, update, and use Python in Termux.

Installing Python

Step 1: Update packages

pkg update && pkg upgrade

This ensures everything is up to date.

Step 2: Install Python

pkg install python

This installs the latest stable release of Python available in Termux repositories.

Note: Termux repositories are updated frequently. If you need the absolute latest release that is not yet available in Termux, you can compile it manually from source (explained below).

Installing the Latest Python Manually (Advanced)

  1. Install required dependencies:

    pkg install build-essential clang python git wget
pkg install libffi-dev openssl-dev bzip2 libbz2 libsqlite liblzma

  2. Download the latest source code from the official Python website:

    wget https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.x.y/Python-3.x.y.tgz

    Replace 3.x.y with the latest version number. See releases here: https://www.python.org/ftp/python/

  3. Extract the archive:

    tar -xvzf Python-3.x.y.tgz
cd Python-3.x.y

  4. Configure and compile:

    ./configure
make
make install

This way you can run the absolute latest version of Python.

Verifying Installation

Check Python version:

python --version

or

python3 --version

Check pip version (Python’s package manager):

pip --version

Using Python

Start Python shell

python

Example inside the shell:

print("Hello Termux")

Exit with:

exit()

or press Ctrl + D.

Run a Python file

  1. Create a file:

    nano hello.py

    Inside the file, write:

    print("Hello, Termux Python!")

    Save and exit.

  2. Run the file:

    python hello.py

Package Management with pip

  • Install a package: 
    pip install requests
  • Upgrade a package: 
    pip install --upgrade requests
  • Show installed packages: 
    pip list

Virtual Environments

To manage dependencies per project, use virtual environments.

Create and activate:

python -m venv myenv
source myenv/bin/activate

Now all packages will be installed inside myenv.

Deactivate with:

deactivate

Conclusion

For most users, simply running pkg install python is enough to start using Python in Termux. This provides a stable, updated version. If you require the absolute latest release, you can compile it manually from source. With Python inside Termux, you can learn programming, run servers, and develop projects — all from your Android device.