🔥 How to Install and Run Jupyter Notebook on Android

If you're a Python enthusiast or data scientist who loves working on the go, installing Jupyter Notebook on your Android tablet can be a game-changer. Whether you're practicing Python, analyzing data, or writing machine learning models, Jupyter provides an intuitive and interactive coding environment.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through two reliable methods to get Jupyter Notebook running on Android:

• Method 1: Using Pydroid 3, a Python IDE for Android
• Method 2: Using Termux, a powerful Linux terminal emulator for Android

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Table of Contents

1. What You'll Need
2. Method 1: Pydroid 3
   • Step 1: Install Pydroid 3
   • Step 2: Install Plugin
   • Step 3: Install Jupyter
   • Step 4: Launch Jupyter
   • Step 5: Open in Browser
3. Method 2: Termux
   • Step 1: Install Termux
   • Step 2: Update & Install Python
   • Step 3: Install Jupyter and Tools
   • Step 4: Run Jupyter
   • Step 5: Open Notebook
   • Bonus: Bash Script
4. Tips and Tricks
5. Conclusion

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What You'll Need

• An Android tablet (Android 7.0 or newer recommended)
• A stable internet connection
• At least 1 GB of free storage space
• Termux or Pydroid 3
• A little bit of patience for terminal work

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Method 1: Installing Jupyter Notebook with Pydroid 3

Step 1: Install Pydroid 3

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Search for “Pydroid 3 – IDE for Python 3”
3. Install the app by IIEC
4. Open the app after installation

Grant storage permissions when prompted.

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🔧 Step 2: Install Pydroid Plugin (Recommended)

1. Search for “Pydroid repository plugin” in the Play Store
2. Install it alongside Pydroid 3

This ensures proper compilation of scientific libraries like NumPy or Matplotlib.

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Step 3: Install Jupyter via Terminal

1. Open Pydroid 3
2. Tap the Terminal icon
3. Run the following:

pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
pip install jupyter notebook jupyterlab

Optional (for data science):

pip install numpy pandas matplotlib seaborn scikit-learn

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Step 4: Launch Jupyter Notebook

To start Jupyter Notebook:

jupyter notebook

For JupyterLab (modern interface):

jupyter lab

You'll see a URL like:

http://127.0.0.1:8888/?token=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Step 5: Access Jupyter from Your Browser

1. Copy the tokenized URL from the terminal
2. Open Chrome or Firefox
3. Paste and go
4. You're now in Jupyter!

Pydroid notebooks are saved in:

/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/ru.iiec.pydroid3/files

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Method 2: Installing Jupyter Notebook Using Termux

Step 1: Install Termux

1. Go to F-Droid
2. Download and install Termux
3. Launch the app

⚠️ Don’t use the Play Store version (outdated).

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🔄 Step 2: Update and Install Python

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
pkg install python git curl -y

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Step 3: Install Required Packages

pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
pip install jupyter notebook jupyterlab
pip install numpy pandas matplotlib seaborn scikit-learn

You can install any additional libraries the same way.

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Step 4: Start Jupyter Notebook

Run this command:

jupyter notebook --ip=127.0.0.1 --port=8888 --no-browser

Or for JupyterLab:

jupyter lab --ip=127.0.0.1 --port=8888 --no-browser

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Step 5: Open in Browser

1. Copy the local URL (with token) from the terminal
2. Open it in Chrome, Firefox, or any Android browser
3. Jupyter will open in your browser tab

If browser doesn’t connect to localhost, try using 127.0.0.1 instead of localhost.

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Bonus: Automated Installation Bash Script

Save this as install_jupyter_termux.sh:

#!/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/bash
pkg update && pkg upgrade -y
pkg install python git curl -y
pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
pip install jupyter jupyterlab numpy pandas matplotlib seaborn scikit-learn
echo "Jupyter Notebook Installed. Run: jupyter notebook --ip=127.0.0.1 --port=8888 --no-browser"

Then run it:

bash install_jupyter_termux.sh

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💡 Tips and Tricks

• Switch to JupyterLab for a modern interface:

  pip install jupyterlab
  jupyter lab
  

• Stop Server: Use Ctrl + C in Termux or Pydroid terminal.

• Use VNC for GUI (Advanced):

  • Install: pkg install tigervnc
  • Pair with noVNC for browser access

• Using an External Keyboard: Enjoy full Jupyter shortcuts (Shift+Enter, Esc+A/B, etc.)

• Open files from storage:

  • In Termux, use termux-setup-storage
  • Files will be in /storage/emulated/0/

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Conclusion

You now have two powerful options to run Jupyter Notebook on Android:

• Pydroid 3 – Easiest for beginners and casual scripting
• Termux – Best for Linux users and CLI lovers

This unlocks the ability to learn Python, analyze data, or test ML models anywhere, anytime — straight from your Android device!