PaperTerm

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Editor's Overview

PaperTerm is a development application developed by PaperTerm, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.1 weighing in at 15.29 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 15.29 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "PaperTerm" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

PaperTerm is an SSH terminal built for e-paper devices such as the Onyx Boox range, where
screens redraw slowly and leave ghosting behind. It pairs the Termux terminal engine with a
pure-Java SSH client, and adds the details that make a terminal usable on e-ink.

It is a pure SSH client: there is no local shell and no local code execution.

Readable on e-paper
A dark-on-white ANSI palette keeps nvim, less and top legible instead of washing them out.
Ghosting was stress-tested with fast streaming output, large dumps, full-screen inversion,
repeated clears and TUI scrolling: the device's own EPD handling turned out to beat app-level
refresh calls, which caused keyboard flashing, so PaperTerm deliberately stays out of the way.

Page turning, e-reader style
Turn pages with the volume keys or on-screen triangles. Auto, Page-keys and Wheel modes let
editors and terminal multiplexers each behave the way they should.

Korean and CJK input
Composed syllables appear as they are finalized, without sending backspaces, so vim and other
full-screen apps stay safe. Latin text is sent immediately. Jamo can optionally be shown while
composing.

A keyboard row you control
The extra-keys row is fully customizable: a comma separates keys, a semicolon starts a new row,
and KEY=label sets the icon. Any other token is typed literally, so symbols or whole words can
become keys.

SSH essentials
Password and key authentication with a shared key store, known_hosts verification, keepalive,
reconnect after an unexpected disconnect, clipboard support including OSC 52, and per-host
environment injection so remote shells can switch to light themes.

Typography
Four bundled monospace fonts (CJK-capable by default), font import, and pinch-to-zoom sizing.

PaperTerm is free software under the GPLv3.

Details

Version	v0.1
Size	15.29 MB
Developer	PaperTerm
Category	Development
Package	io.paperterm.app
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	6

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PaperTerm free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does PaperTerm require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is PaperTerm safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by PaperTerm. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update PaperTerm?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install PaperTerm

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded io.paperterm.app.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «PaperTerm» by PaperTerm and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.