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Compile LaTeX files on Android

  • Install Termux from F-Droid. This part is important, not from Google Play Store. GPlay restricts some functionality of Termux.
  • Upgrade dependencies: pkg update && pkg upgrade
  • To access device storage, run this command. It's needed to access created LaTeX and PDF files: termux-setup-storage
  • cd into local storage: cd ~/storage/shared
  • Create LaTeX project folder. We'll save our files here and access them from this folder from our device: mkdir LaTeX
  • Install TeX Live installer: pkg install texlive-installer
  • Install TeX Live. Important note, do not change any option here: termux-install-tl
  • Fix missing binaries: texlinks
  • cd into home directory: cd ~
  • Create symlink for LaTeX folder: ln -s /data/data/com.termux/files/home/storage/shared/LaTeX LaTeX
  • cd into LaTeX folder: cd LaTeX
  • Start creating files!
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