termux / termux/termux-api

"termux-wallpaper -u <url>" says "Unknown host!"

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Description

termux-info 
Termux Variables:
TERMUX_APP_PACKAGE_MANAGER=apt
TERMUX_VERSION=0.108
Packages CPU architecture:
arm
Subscribed repositories:
# sources.list
deb https://packages.termux.dev/apt/termux-main/ stable main
Updatable packages:
All packages up to date
termux-tools version:
1.31.0
Android version:
9
Kernel build information:
Linux localhost 3.18.120-21534220 #2 SMP PREEMPT Mon Jun 21 22:40:05 KST 2021 armv7l Android
Device manufacturer:
samsung
Device model:
SM-J415F

Problem description

termux-wallpaper -u option with a valid URL to a jpg, gives "Unknown host" error


$ termux-wallpaper -u <URL>

Unknown host!

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the command shown in termux-wallpaper with a known valid image URL on the reported Android setup. Trace where the -u argument is handled and where "Unknown host!" is produced; done means a valid URL is accepted instead of producing that error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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