Will Termux:API still install after September 30, 2026?

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Developer verification status for Termux:API

Verified developer — installs normallyLast checked: 2026-09-26

Usually installed from: F-Droid / GitHub
Category: Tools & system
Enforcement date: 30 Sep 2026

What this means for Termux:API

The developer of Termux:API has registered this package name with Google. On certified Android phones, Termux:API keeps installing and updating normally — including from F-Droid / GitHub.

How to keep using Termux:API

Already installed? Termux:API keeps running. The block applies to new installs and updates.
Start the advanced flow now (it takes 24 hours): see the step-by-step guide.
Installing from a store app (F-Droid / GitHub)? The store itself must also be allowed — check it too.
Developer of Termux:API? Registration costs $25 (free for hobby apps limited to 20 devices).

FAQ

Will Termux:API stop working on September 30, 2026?

No. Already-installed apps keep running. What changes is installing and updating: if Termux:API is from an unregistered developer, certified phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand will block normal installs and updates.

Is Termux:API affected outside Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand?

Not yet. Google plans a global rollout in 2027, so checking now helps you prepare.

How can I still install Termux:API if it is not verified?

Enable “Allow apps from unverified developers” in Developer options (24-hour wait), or install it from a computer with ADB.

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The advanced flow takes a full day to unlock. Do it before you need it.

Step-by-step: install apps from unverified developers