How to Customize Termux with Tstyle (Fonts, Themes, and Reset Guide)

If you use Termux every day, you know how it feels. Same black background. Same font. Same look.

It works fine. But after some time, it feels boring.

The good news is you don’t need heavy tools or complicated setups to change how Termux looks. There’s a simple tool called Tstyle that lets you switch fonts and themes in just a few steps.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to install it, how to use it properly, and most importantly, how to reset everything back to default if you don’t like the changes.

Let’s start.

Why Use Tstyle Instead of Other Customization Tools?

If you search online, you’ll find other ways to customize Termux. Some people use Oh My Zsh. Others use Termux:Styling from the Play Store.

Those tools are powerful. But they are not always beginner-friendly.

Oh My Zsh changes your shell environment. It adds plugins, themes, and extra configurations. It is great, but it can feel heavy if you just want to change colors or fonts.

Termux:Styling works well too, but it requires installing an additional app.

Tstyle is different.

It is lightweight.
It runs directly inside Termux.
No extra app.
No complicated configuration.

If you just want a quick visual change without touching deeper shell settings, Tstyle is a simple and practical choice.

How to Install Tstyle in Termux

Before installing anything, always make sure your system is updated. This prevents errors.

Step 1: Update Termux

Open Termux and run:

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

This updates your package list and upgrades installed packages.

Step 2: Install Git

Tstyle is hosted on GitHub, so you need Git:

pkg install git -y

Step 3: Clone the Tstyle Repository

Now clone the tool:

git clone https://github.com/htr-tech/tstyle

Step 4: Move into the Directory

cd tstyle

Step 5: Run the Setup Script

bash setup.sh

After installation is complete, the tool is ready to use.

How to Use Tstyle (Fonts and Themes)

This is where things get simple.

To open the Tstyle menu, just type:

tstyle

Press Enter.

You will see a menu with options. From here, you can control everything.

Instead of separating fonts and themes into repetitive steps, let me explain how the menu works clearly.

Option 1: Change Font

When you select Option 1, Tstyle shows a list of available fonts.

You just type the number of the font you want and press Enter.

That’s it.

After selecting a font, restart Termux to apply the change properly. If it does not update immediately, closing and reopening the app usually fixes it.

Changing fonts can improve readability a lot. Some fonts are better for long coding sessions. Others just look cleaner.

You can test different ones until you find what feels comfortable.

Option 2: Change Theme

If you select Option 2, you will see theme options.

Tstyle gives you Dark and Light categories. Inside them, there are multiple color themes. There are more than 53 available styles.

For example if you want something green and hacker-style, choose 21. If you prefer a clean light background, you can switch to that instead.

Just type the theme number and press Enter. The change applies immediately.

No extra configuration needed.

That’s what makes Tstyle easy.

How to Reset Termux Back to Default (Very Important)

This is something many guides skip. Whenever you customize your terminal, one question always comes up: “what if I don’t like it?” or worse: “what if something breaks?”

With Tstyle, resetting is simple.

Open the menu again:

tstyle

Then select:

Option 3 – Reset to Default

That’s it.

Your Termux appearance will return to its original default look.

You don’t need to manually delete files. You don’t need to reinstall Termux.

This option makes it safe to experiment. You can try different fonts and themes without fear.

How to Completely Remove Tstyle (Optional)

If you decide you no longer want Tstyle at all, you can remove it manually.

First, delete the cloned folder:

rm -rf tstyle

If the command shortcut still exists and you want to clean everything fully, you can also remove related configuration files if created during setup.

But for most users, using “Reset to Default” is enough.

Is Tstyle Worth Using?

If your goal is deep shell customization, plugins, aliases, and advanced configuration, tools like Oh My Zsh might be better for you.

But if your goal is simple:

• Change font

• Change theme

• Keep it lightweight

• Avoid complex setup

Then Tstyle does the job.

It doesn’t try to be powerful. It tries to be simple.

And sometimes simple is exactly what you need.

Final Thoughts

Customizing your environment may seem small, but it actually improves your daily workflow. When your terminal looks clean and comfortable, you enjoy using it more.

Tstyle gives you that flexibility without complexity.

You can install it in minutes.
Change fonts and themes easily.
And reset everything back if needed.

If you use Termux regularly, it’s worth trying at least once.

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