diff --git a/docs/termux.md b/docs/termux.md index 6970b358..ff5f6ff8 100644 --- a/docs/termux.md +++ b/docs/termux.md @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ - [Upgrading](#upgrading) - [Known Issues](#known-issues) - [Search issue](#search-issue) + - [Backspace not working](#backspace-not-working) @@ -16,7 +17,7 @@ Termux is an Android terminal application and Linux environment, which can also ## Installation -1. Install Termux from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&hl=en_US&gl=US) +1. Install Termux from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux) 2. Make sure it's up-to-date by running `apt update && apt upgrade` 3. Install required packages: `apt install build-essential python git nodejs yarn` 4. Install code-server: `yarn global add code-server` @@ -44,3 +45,17 @@ ln -s $PREFIX/bin/rg ./lib/vscode/node_modules/vscode-ripgrep/bin/rg ``` For more context, see [comment](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1730#issuecomment-721515979). + +### Backspace not working + +There is a known issue with the backspace key not working correctly when using the on-screen keyboard on Android. This is due to an upstream issue. Read more: + +- [Issues with Backspace in Codespaces on Android (Surface Duo)](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/107602) +- [Support mobile platforms](https://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js/issues/1101) + +Workaround: use a Bluetooth keyboard. + +For more context, see issues: + +- [500 error: 3.9.2 not working on Android + Termux](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/3036) +- [Document Android backspace issue](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/3079)