PhoneGap Quick Start for Elementary OS
The Step-by-Step Guide shows you How to Install the Latest Adobe PhoneGap for Elementary OS GNU/Linux i386/amd64 Desktops.
The PhoneGap is Tied to Node.js npm installer, so you need to have a working Node.js on System.
PhoneGap Supports App Development for the Following Mobile Devices:
- iPhone
- Android
- Blackberry
- WebOS
- Windows
- Symbian
- Bada
PhoneGap is a Free and Open Source Framework for Mobile Apps Development using Standardized web APIs for the platforms you care about.
Here is a List of PhoneGap Supported Features: PhoneGap API for Devices

How to Install the Latest Node.js on Elementary OS Linux
Open a Command Line Terminal Window
Ctrl+Alt+t
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
Installing PhoneGap for Elementary OS
cd
sudo su -c "npm install -g phonegap"
Then to Create and Run App
phonegap create myApp
cd myApp
phonegap run Android
Getting-Started with PhoneGap App Development