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# Stabilizing shell

#### Stabilize your shell: <a href="#heading-stabilize-your-shell" id="heading-stabilize-your-shell"></a>

1. Import pty module and spawn bash shell

   ```
   python3 -c 'import pty;pty.spawn("/bin/bash")'
   ```
2. Press `CTRL + Z` to background process and get back to your host machine
3. Use stty command to set terminal line settings and foreground back the target terminal

   ```
   stty raw -echo; fg
   ```
4. Set the terminal emulator to xterm:

   ```
   export TERM=xterm
   ```
5. Press Enter