Problem description

The kakoune editor package was recently updated and no longer works well in Termux because of visual glitches, even when running the linux version remotely over ssh. I reported the issue at mawww/kakoune#4339 and was told the problem is likely related to Termux not handling some terminal formatting sequences correctly, as kakoune v2021.08.28 replaced its ncurses dependency "with a custom terminal escape sequence backend."

Steps to reproduce the behavior.

Open any file in kakoune v2021.08.28, even when running over ssh in linux and viewed in Termux.

What is the expected behavior?

Proper formatting without certain lines being randomly highlighted in white, which changes when scrolling or if the on-screen keyboard pops up or down.

System information

• Termux application version: 0.83 - 0.117
• Android OS version: 6-11
• Device model: Samsung