Running a Blog Server on Android Using Termux and Google Pixel 5
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indigodaddy
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
A developer successfully runs a personal blog server on a recycled Google Pixel 5 Android phone using Termux, inspired by others running websites on microcontrollers and Android devices. The article details the technical setup process, challenges overcome, and serves as a comprehensive guide for running web services from mobile devices.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledAfter setting up numerous Linux proot desktops on phones, I wanted to see if I use a phone as a server and run my blog from an Android phone
I was inspired by a few Mastodon posts earlier this week to give it a go
First, I stumbled on a post from @kaimac who is running a site from an ESP32 microcontroller
completely on an Android device and a solar panel
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