termux / termux/termux-api

torch is slow to respond

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Description

Problem description

torch is slow to respond.

Steps to reproduce

when running termux-torch on it takes almost a second for the light to turn on. when doing the same thing in google chrome with the camera api, it responds much faster.

Expected behavior

termux-torch should enable the led immediately.

Additional information

my goal is to toggle the led in a pattern, like morse code. is there a way to achieve this with termux?

  • termux-api application version: 0.53.0
  • termux-api package version (installed through apt): 0.59.1-1
  • Android OS version: 15
  • Device model: moto g stylus 5G - 2024

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the delay with termux-torch on on the reported Android device and compare it with the Chrome camera API behavior. Trace the termux-torch command into the termux-api application; done means identifying and reducing the response delay while preserving reliable LED toggling, with timing verified against the reported behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
cli, mobile, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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