what do you do with the terminal emulator app?

[Guest tkelly0727]

the terminal emulator came on when i install a rom. what is it use for ?

[Guest t0mm13b]

To enter commands to navigate or troubleshoot :)

Its really the same as any terminal/console that you see on Linux these days.

For example to tweak android files, one can go in there and edit it or if you have wifi enabled, you can ssh into your home server (if you have one that is accessible either on your internal LAN or internet)

Edited August 30, 2011 by t0mm13b

[Guest targetbsp]

It's basically the Android equivalent of Windows command prompt. The average person is going to have much use for it but on occasion it may prove useful whilst following a guide to change some setting for which there's no UI option or something.

[Guest unrandomsam]

the terminal emulator came on when i install a rom. what is it use for ?

Not much use at all (Far easier to use adb from a computer over usb or wireless)

[Guest k0zmic]

Not much use at all (Far easier to use adb from a computer over usb or wireless)

I think it's okay for simple, quick commands like df -h just to check partition sizes or the amount of free space remaining.

For lengthier things then ADB from a computer is probably a better idea.