TotalCross / TotalCross/totalcross

lack of text input responsiveness.

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Description

Describe the bug

When I test my compiled apk on my android 9 device, it lacks input responsiveness.

Devices:

Please complete the following information:

  • System OS - Android 9 Pie
  • TotalCross Version: 7
  • TotalCross backend: OpenJDK
  • Architecture: ARM64

To Reproduce

create a text input field with some control buttons. Try to run on an android device.

Screenshots or videos

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F1uNr7Mm2P6iDsr5uRE7Yv_kbOekQOlx/view?usp=sharing
for bug video

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Reproduce the issue on an Android 9 ARM64 device using TotalCross 7 with a text input field and control buttons, and review the linked bug video. Trace the text-input interaction and identify why responsiveness is degraded; done means typing and button interaction respond promptly in the compiled APK.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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