Windows CMD → Android/Linux Terminal Cheat Sheet

This cheat sheet helps you run common Windows CMD commands on Android/Linux terminals (like Termux or Terminal Emulator for Android). Includes dark mode-friendly tips for aliases, scripting, and advanced tasks.

1. Common Commands

Windows CMD	Linux / Termux / Terminal Emulator	Notes
dir	ls	List files and directories
cd folder	cd folder	Change directory
copy file dest	cp file dest	Copy file
del file	rm file	Delete file
move file dest	mv file dest	Move file
mkdir folder	mkdir folder	Create directory
rmdir folder	rmdir folder	Remove empty directory
cls	clear	Clear terminal screen
type file	cat file	Display file contents
attrib	chmod / chown	Change file permissions or ownership
tasklist	top	Show running processes
echo text	echo text	Display text
exit	exit	Close terminal session

2. Creating Aliases in `.bashrc`

Make Windows-like commands work in Linux/Android terminals using aliases:

Open or create the .bashrc file:
```
nano ~/.bashrc
```

Add aliases:


alias dir='ls'
alias copy='cp'
alias del='rm'
alias move='mv'
alias md='mkdir'
alias rd='rmdir'
alias cls='clear'

Save and exit (Ctrl+O, Enter, Ctrl+X)
Apply aliases immediately:
```
source ~/.bashrc
```

Aliases now work. Example:

dir        # lists files
copy file1 file2  # copies file1 to file2
cls        # clears the screen

Every new terminal session automatically executes .bashrc and sets up aliases.

3. Advanced Commands & Android Internals

These commands help with filesystem navigation, app inspection, and basic Android internals:

Task / CMD	Linux / Termux	Notes
View storage root	ls /	Shows all top-level directories
Navigate to SD card / internal storage	cd /sdcard	Access user files
Show hidden files	ls -a	List all files, including dot-files
Find large files	du -h * \| sort -h	Disk usage sorted by size
Check running apps / processes	top	Live process monitoring
List installed packages	pm list packages	View all installed apps
Check app details	pm list packages -f	Shows APK paths
Force-stop an app	am force-stop package.name	Stop a running app
Clear app cache/data	pm clear package.name	Resets app (like uninstall/reinstall)
Search files by name	find /sdcard -name "filename.txt"	Locate files anywhere
Check free space	df -h	Disk space usage
Check memory usage	free -h	RAM usage summary
Run scripts	chmod +x script.sh & ./script.sh	Execute custom shell scripts
Edit files	nano filename	Text editor inside terminal

4. Tips & Notes

Aliases can be extended for any commands you frequently use.
Use `.sh` scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
On older devices, some commands may be missing; installing BusyBox adds many utilities.
This cheat sheet works on Termux, Terminal Emulator for Android, and most other Android terminal apps.
Always be cautious with commands that modify system or app data (like `rm`, `pm clear`, `am force-stop`).

Windows CMD → Android/Linux Terminal Cheat Sheet

1. Common Commands

2. Creating Aliases in .bashrc

3. Advanced Commands & Android Internals

4. Tips & Notes

2. Creating Aliases in `.bashrc`