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Many 0.79 distributions come with "preinstalled bootstraps," meaning the base Linux system is already included in the APK, reducing the need for initial downloads that might fail on old servers.
Frequently used on Android 5.0 to 7.0 devices where newer versions might exhibit stability issues. Technical Limitations & Risks.
Modern versions of Termux (v0.83 and later) officially dropped support for Android 5 and 6 on January 1, 2020. For those with "ancient" tablets or smartphones, version 0.79 is often the only stable choice that will actually open and run. Key reasons users seek this specific version include:
Termux - a terminal emulator application for Android ... - GitHub
