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FOS Terminal - SSH, Mosh, SFTP

LiveFos Apps1 app · 3.2K installsToolsFreeIn-app purchases: $6.49 - $27.99 per itemcom.fosterminal.app

Secure Terminal SSH client with built-in file manager, editor & server tools.

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Total installs
3,206
exact · Play shows 1,000+
Installs / day
—
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
4 Apr 2026
6mo ago
Last update
1 Oct 2026
v2.0.4 · 10d ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

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Installs per day · last 90 days

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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • Collects data Personal info, App activity and 2 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

13 in 4 groups
5 Sensitive2 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
OtherNotable8

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
FOS Terminal is a professional SSH client and terminal emulator for Android, built for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who need reliable remote server access from their phone or tablet. Connect to any Linux, macOS, or BSD server using SSH, Mosh, or SFTP. Manage remote files, run shell commands, and stay productive from a single app with no ads. Remote Access and Shell • Secure Shell (SSH) connections with unlimited multi-tab sessions • Mosh support for stable mobile connectivity on intermittent networks • Full emulation with ANSI, xterm-256color, and true color support • Mouse reporting (X10, SGR, ANY) and OSC 52 clipboard for tmux and vim • DEC line drawing and Unicode/CJK wide character support • Command history with search across all active sessions • In-terminal text search for finding output quickly • Keep screen on during active sessions to prevent sleep SFTP File Management • Integrated file manager with transfer queue, pause/resume, and multi-file operations • Built-in file viewer with syntax highlighting; full editing and save with Premium • Dual-panel mode for browsing; host-to-host transfer with Premium • Operations: rename, mkdir, create, chmod, symlink, and recursive delete • Resume interrupted uploads and downloads via offset and APPEND mode • Bookmarks for frequently accessed remote paths • Batch select, download, and delete with confirmation Server Monitoring and Management (Premium) • Real-time server monitoring with CPU, RAM, disk, and network charts • Git integration: status, pull, push, checkout, and diff from your console • Record sessions in Asciinema and video format for documentation • Encrypted session logs stored locally on device • Connection analytics with usage history, error tracking, and server stats Networking and Security • Port forwarding: Local, Remote, and SOCKS5 proxy with dedicated UI • SSH Agent Forwarding supporting RSA, Ed25519, and ECDSA key types • ProxyJump for connecting through jump hosts and bastion servers • Private SSH keys protected in Android Keystore with AES-256-GCM encryption • Host key verification using Trust-On-First-Use with SHA-256 fingerprints • Biometric, PIN, or pattern app lock included free • Your credentials never leave the device — no cloud key storage Customization • 68 built-in color themes including Catppuccin, Dracula, Nord, and Tokyo Night • 52 monospace fonts with search picker (Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, and more) • Import community themes for free; custom theme builder and export with Premium • Configurable extra keys with drag-reorder, presets (General, Vim, Tmux), and hex macros • Font size range 6–72sp for accessibility • Cursor blink speed and volume key action settings Productivity • Cloud sync via Google Sign-In — hosts, themes, and snippets sync across devices (Premium) • Import and export connections in JSON and SSH config format • AI Command Helper with 416 shell commands across 24 categories (fully offline) • Home screen widgets: Starred hosts, Recent connections, and Quick Connect • App shortcuts: long-press icon for Quick Connect and Add Widget • QR code scanning to import connections; QR generation for sharing (Premium) • Shake gestures with 12 configurable actions for quick control • Workspaces to organize related remote servers into groups • Foldable device support with Jetpack WindowManager FOS Terminal is a full-featured SSH client with optional premium upgrades for advanced tools including the SFTP editor, server monitoring, Git integration, session recording, cloud sync, custom theme builder, connection analytics, and snippets. Privacy policy: https://fosfiles.com/terminal/privacy Terms of service: https://fosfiles.com/terminal/terms Open source licenses: https://fosfiles.com/terminal/open-source-licenses

What's new

• Updated for Android 16 (API level 36) compatibility to meet the latest Google Play requirements. • Stability and security improvements under the hood.

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