What is Termux?

Termux is one of the finest Android terminal emulators without being minimally intrusive, offering a Linux environment. It enables one to run a full-fledged and complete Linux distribution on Android. Termux is complete with a package manager and shell access, and the possibility of installing and running different command-line applications.

What is a Ghost Process?

A phantom process Is defined as a process that runs in the background despite the user's assumption that it has already been killed. Such processes consume huge amounts of system resources, such as CPU cycles and memory.

This considerably degrading the performance of the device and decreasing battery life.

Why Do Phantom Processes Happen in Termux?

One of the reasons behind phantom processes in Termux is:

1. Wrong Termination

In case the process is not killed properly, it may run in the background. For instance, this occurs in a scenario whereby a process is killed without properly cleaning up.

2. Background Tasks:

If the running tasks are in the background, and not managed properly, then it may lead to phantom processes. Normally, most users run scripts or commands which spawn background processes without monitoring them.

3. System Constraints

The Android memory management system can sometimes kill processes to free resources, and the processes can occasionally live a life of their own in an inconsistent state.

4. Misconfigured Scripts :

Scripts mistreated at termination may lead to orphaned processes. This might include, but is not limited to, failing to use proper exit traps or cleanup routines.

5. Software Bugs :

This might further be caused by bugs in the applications or the scripts running in Termux. Comprehending the causes can guide users in taking appropriate measures on preventing and handling phantom processes on Termux so that their Android device runs smoothly and efficiently.

Prerequisites for fixing phantom processes in termux

This are what we needed for solving phantom process in termux.

1. PC

2. Adb devices software install

3. USB debugging

4. Cable

Charge your PC or connect it to power and download adb from here.

After downloading the adbs devices on your laptop, install it by extracting it and add it to windows path.

Enable developer option on your android phone and switch USB debug on .

Connect it the system and your phone with the cud and accept the connection of the USB connection.

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Then after you connected it run this codes to disable Phantom process in termux android

First command

adb shell"/system/bin/device_config set_sync_disabled_for_tests persistent”

Second command

adb shell"/system/bin/device_config put activity_manager max_phantom_processes 2147483647”

Third command

adb shell settings put global settings_enable_monitor_phantom_procs false

Fourth command

adb shell"/system/bin/dumpsys activity settings | grep max_phantom_processes” adb shell"/system/bin/device_config get activity_manager max_phantom_processes”

Before you run this command you have to connect your phone to respond with adb device from this tutorial