I am installing python on termux but I am getting this error:
$ pkg install python
Checking availability of current mirror: ok
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
E: Unable to locate package python
Gino Mempin
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asked Dec 9, 2020 at 4:30
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I think you haven’t update repo, look like you have just install termux. Anyway, execute
apt update
and then install any package.
wjandrea
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answered Dec 11, 2020 at 11:04
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The following combination of answers from this post worked for me:
termux-setup-storagetermux-change-repo(I selected Albatros)pkg updateandpkg upgradeexitand then restart termuxpkg install python -y
answered Feb 13, 2022 at 2:32
termux has haulted all update through google playstore download it from f-droid
then change mirror it works (sometime)
termux-change-repo
or change it manually by editing
sources.list
file in directory
$PREFIX/etc/apt
check out my blog post for more link
answered Jun 24, 2021 at 4:39
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Make sure you have an internet connection, then allow access to your storage;
Run termux-setup-storage, this should ask you for permission to allow termux use your device storage.
Then to confirm storage is accessible, run ls ~/storage/shared to list directories contained in shared storage.
If this doesn’t work, try switching repos as some other answers suggest, as the node you’re on may be down.
answered Jul 9, 2021 at 19:37
ruzorruzor
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Try to upgrade your Termux via pkg upgrade then it finds the packages on pkg
answered Oct 9, 2021 at 16:24
Only for mobile termux
termux-change-repo
There might be services for game and science need to select all the 3 options and select the A1batross’s options there by completes all the permission process steps
Once done with all this steps you can install and do operation as Linux terminal
Ps: update the apt would be better before any other steps
answered Jun 15, 2022 at 12:35
renish p.rrenish p.r
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I changed my termux repository to A1batross’s
answered Jul 15, 2021 at 16:21
Just give storage permission and restart the app, it worked fine for me.
answered Mar 9, 2021 at 18:08
Are you using termux app on your android?
If, yes, then i think you’re stuck with this error called “Unable To Locate Package” if you trouble with that then here I have a 99% working solution for you.
Yeah, if you’re using termux or if you’re thinking to install packages on your termux terminal or getting this error then definitely you should follow my steps to fix unable to locate package in termux easily with some simple commands.
So to fix this error we need to set up our storage first, and then we can fix this error, so let’s jump into our main topic and setup our termux storage location and fix the error.
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Steps To Fix Unable To Locate Package in Termux App Android or Pc
First open your terminal and place thise codes:
apt updateNow you ned to do Upgrade your terminal after updating:
apt upgradeNow its time to place the command to setup your internal storage for package location:
termux-setup-storageNow you will get a popup message to “allow or deny” so just click on the “Allow” button to get access to your internal storage.
Now when you click on “Allow” then its time to check is it worked or not? so to check this just write another command called.
lsThen you need to place another command:
cd storageNow this is the last command to check all folders of your storage to final checking:
lsThat’s set, if you see your internal storage folders are over here then you’re completely set up your location to your internal storage, and now it’s time to install your package to see if the “unable to locate package” error has or not?
I’m dammed sure that, if you successfully follow all the commands then you will didn’t get any error on your terminal, and now you can install anything on your termux app.
Bottom Line
So, it’s time to leave, because i will complete practically showed you the exact way of how to fix unable to locate package error of termux app? and now it’s your turn to follow my all commands and fix your issue.
Also, in return, if you found anything helpful from this article then please do share on your social media or leave a good comment below to motivate me and that’s why I will create for you latest articles related to termux terminal.
Looking for a step by step guide to fix ‘unable to locate package’ in Termux on Android? Then you are on the right page.
Introduction
Termux is one of the best terminals for Android devices that allows you to run linux commands without having to root your device.
Some of the most popular packages are metasploit, hydra, python, nmap, gem, and Ubuntu. These modules are freely available at the resource server. You can install these packages without rooting your device. In some cases, however, termux throws an unexpected error message, saying, “unable to locate package ___“. It is due to the fact that termux does not have permission to access the local storage.
Termux does not have storage access by default.
So here in this guide, we are going to see ‘how to fix unable to locate package in termux’.
You must manually grant termux access to the local storage to fix this issue.
Let’s see the step by step guide:
- First of all, Open termux terminal.
- And then run “termux-setup-storage” command without the quote.
- Then, a pop-up box will appear asking you to provide permission to get access to the local storage.
- Then, tap ‘Allow’.
- That’s it.
You can now verify whether the issue is fixed or not. You can run the linux commands as shown below.
| ls | This command lists all the files and folders in the current folder. |
| cd | This command lets you navigate throughout the folder. Like cd $HOME to navigate to the home directory. |
| df | This command shows the amount of disk space used and available. |
| mv | This command lets you move files between folders. |
You are now done.
Conclusion
Unable to locate packages is one of the common problems. A user’s issue arises when the termux terminal isn’t installed with the appropriate permissions on their android device. The solution stated above works with all packages such as metasploit, hydra, nmap, ubuntu, python, etc.
Thank you for reading this article. With the above step-by-step guide, I hope that you have been able to resolve your issue regarding the package. Feel free to post a comment if you’re still having trouble. I would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Today we are going to learn
There are many reasons behind it. May be package you are searching for not available in the Termux repository.
You may need to correct the spelling for the particular package name or that package has not been added to the repository list. Today we are going to add all the possible packages for Termux.
These are the available package list container for some extra programs for Termux. You can also install Black Termux to add some more packages and follow the commands below:
Ensure that you already have installed the latest version of Termux and Termux API from the F-droid app store (provide all the permissions to termux and Termux API manually).
$ pkg update && pkg upgrade #Provide storage permissions $ termux-setup-storage #Locate package in termux $ termux-change-repo or $ nano $PREFIX/etc/aptsources.list $ pkg list-all |grep "package name you want to install" Or install some more packages containers types. $ pkg install unstable-repo $ pkg install x11-repo $ pkg install root-repo $ pkg install science-repo $ pkg install game-repo $ curl -LO https://its-pointless.github.io/setup-pointless-repo.sh $ bash setup-pointless-repo.sh #Check $ ls ~/storage/shared [ Final step ] Update and upgrade $ pkg update && pkg upgrade -y #This will also fix unable to locate package python on Termux $ apt install python $ apt install ruby $ apt install php $ apt install git $ apt install curl $ apt install wget $ apt install vim $ apt install tor
You can install termux black it has more Hacking repositories.
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