# AndroShell

> Secure Android terminal with SSH, local shell, and developer tools

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androshell.androshell](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androshell.androshell)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.androshell.androshell`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mukesh-SCS
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 145
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-25
- **First published:** 2026-02-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androshell.androshell)
- **Website:** [https://androshell.pages.dev/](https://androshell.pages.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://androshell.pages.dev/](https://androshell.pages.dev/)

## Description

AndroShell is a security-focused terminal and SSH client for Android, designed for developers, system administrators, and advanced users who need reliable command-line access on the go.<br><br>It provides a native local shell and secure remote shell (SSH) connections without requiring root access. AndroShell focuses on safety, transparency, and user control, with authentication, encrypted connections, and explicit authorization for remote access.<br><br>Key features<br><br>• Local terminal with interactive shell<br>• Secure SSH connections with encrypted communication<br>• Authentication with email and password<br>• Optional biometric app lock for added security<br>• Multiple terminal sessions<br>• Command history and tab completion<br>• ANSI color and formatted output support<br>• Built-in developer and system utility commands<br>• Session and connection management<br>• No root required<br><br>Security and privacy<br><br>• All authentication and network communication is encrypted in transit<br>• Credentials are stored securely using Android system protections<br>• Users can delete their account and associated data at any time from within the app<br>• No advertising SDKs<br>• No selling of user data<br><br>Intended use<br><br>AndroShell is intended for legitimate and authorized use only, such as:<br>• Managing your own servers<br>• Development and testing<br>• Learning command-line tools<br>• System administration<br><br>Users are responsible for ensuring they have permission to access any remote systems they connect to.<br><br>Who this app is for<br><br>• Developers<br>• System administrators<br>• Students learning Linux or networking<br>• Advanced users who need terminal access on Android<br><br>AndroShell does not include social features, content sharing, or media feeds. It is a productivity and developer tool focused on secure command-line access.

## Rankings

- #1,835,464 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.androshell.androshell.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androshell.androshell)