Hey everyone,
It’s been a while. Maybe too long.
If you’ve been following my Termux content, you know I stepped back. The last few years were... tough. The gut-punch of losing a 1.5K-strong Telegram group, and the constant battle with platform policies that felt like they were actively working against sharing the kind of power Termux offers—it was demoralizing, to say the least. It’s hard to build a community when the foundations keep shifting beneath your feet.
For a long time, the only logical answer felt like giving up. Why pour heart and soul into something that gets censored or shut down overnight?
But here's the thing about Termux: it's not just an app. It's a philosophy. It's about turning a device designed for consumption into a pocket-sized powerhouse of creation and learning. That fire doesn't go out easily.
The landscape has changed, but the passion hasn't.
🔥 The Real Question Isn't Can I, But Should I?
I’ve been tracking the community, and let me be clear: Termux is still vibrant.
- Policy Hurdles are a Reality: We can’t ignore the Google Play Store situation and the ongoing struggle with Android API restrictions (like the
execrestriction on newer Android versions and the infamous "Phantom Process Killer"). This is what made posting clean, compliant content so difficult before. - The F-Droid & GitHub Pivot: The core community has largely shifted to F-Droid and GitHub for the most stable, up-to-date versions. This means the audience is now more technical, more dedicated, and more resilient to platform shifts—exactly the kind of users we want to engage.
- New Use Cases are Emerging: From Python scripting and web server hosting to using the Termux:API addons for incredible device automation, the use cases have only grown more sophisticated. People are using it for genuine development, education, and ethical hacking/pentesting practice.
My old setback—losing the group and the policy stress—was a personal tragedy. But maybe it was also a sign: the way we connect needs to be as resilient as Termux itself.
🛠️ A New Chapter Needs a New Strategy
If I jump back in, I won't be doing it the old way. We need a strategy that embraces the platform limitations and focuses on where the real Termux community thrives.
The plan for a restart would look like this:
- Focus on F-Droid/GitHub Builds: Acknowledge the official sources and target guides for the most robust Termux versions.
- Highlight the "Power-User" Content: Instead of basic commands, let’s dive into automation, Termux:API scripts, running specific dev stacks (Node.js, Python frameworks), and secure SSH access.
- Build a Policy-Resilient Hub: Invest heavily in the blog itself, a newsletter, and potentially a new, distributed community model (like a Discord, Matrix, or a private forum) where the community ownership is clear and not reliant on a single corporate platform.
But a content creator without an audience is just talking to the wall. This isn't my decision alone.
🙏 Your Decision: Do We Restart?
I’m putting the most honest, raw question out there to you, the users who actually make Termux what it is.
Given the history, the hurdles, and the passion that's still clearly out there...
Should I Quit - Your Decision.
Option A: Restart. You want the in-depth tutorials, the troubleshooting guides, and a new community space. You think there's still a massive need for dedicated, high-quality Termux content.
Option B: Let it Rest. You feel the platform restrictions and the stability issues on newer Android versions are too significant. You'd rather see the passion directed elsewhere.
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