How to Copy, Move, and Manage Files in Termux (With Commands You Can Use)

If you're using Termux on your Android phone, you can manage files just like on a computer. In this post, you will learn how to copy, move, rename, delete, and create files or folders using simple commands in Termux.

Let’s get started.

Give Termux Access to Your Storage

Before managing files, allow Termux to access your internal storage.

Command:

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termux-setup-storage

Copy a File

To copy a file from one folder to another, use the command below.

Command:

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cp myfile.txt /sdcard/

To copy it into another folder:

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cp myfile.txt Documents/

Move a File

To move a file from one folder to another:

Command:

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mv myfile.txt Downloads/

Rename a File

To rename a file:

Command:

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mv oldname.txt newname.txt

Delete a File

To delete a file:

Command:

bash
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rm myfile.txt

To delete a folder and all files inside it:

Command:

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rm -r myfolder/

Create a New Folder

To make a new folder:

Command:

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mkdir mynewfolder

Enter a Folder

To go into a folder:

Command:

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cd Downloads

To go back to the previous folder:

Command:

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cd ..

To go to the main Termux folder:

Command:

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cd ~

Show Files in a Folder

To list the files in the current folder:

Command:

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ls

Final Notes

These are the most basic and useful commands to manage files and folders using Termux. With these, you can easily copy, move, delete, and organize your files right from your Android phone.