Surprisingly, Emacs on Android is pretty good
3 days ago
- #Productivity
- #Emacs
- #Android
- Emacs on Android provides a surprisingly good mobile-PC workflow.
- Emacs on Android has limitations like small screen size and virtual keyboard usage.
- Installation can be done via F-droid or Termux for better CLI tool access.
- Android-specific configurations include modifying UI for touchscreens and using virtual keyboards.
- Customize interface is highly recommended for initial setup on mobile devices.
- Special virtual keyboards like Hacker’s Keyboard or Unexpected Keyboard improve typing experience.
- Fonts can be installed in the Emacs app container for better readability.
- Volume buttons can be remapped for navigation purposes.
- The setup is device-specific, with the author using a OnePlus 7 Pro on Android 12.