Autostart web browser on boot on specific URL in fullscreen mode

[Kehino]

Hi,
I would like to configure Termux on my old Samsung tablet to open a web browser in kiosk mode (or similar behaviour) at boot. If I want to rely on Termux, I understand I need the Termux:Boot addon, and maybe the Termux:API addon? (I have found a few similar apps, but I'd like to use Termux as I also need the SHHD backend).

[williampiti]

Hi(*゜▽゜)_□

Here’s a setup you can try to launch a web browser in kiosk mode with Termux on boot:

Steps:

1. Install Termux:Boot: This addon allows scripts in the ~/.termux/boot/ directory to run automatically when the device boots. Install it from the Play Store or F-Droid if you haven’t already.

2. Create a startup script: In Termux, create a new script in the boot directory by running:

mkdir -p ~/.termux/boot
nano ~/.termux/boot/start_kiosk.sh

3. Script content: In your start_kiosk.sh file, add the following code. It uses the am start command to open Chrome (or your preferred browser) to a specified URL.

#!/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/bash

Launch Chrome in kiosk mode to open a specific URL

Delay to ensure the system has booted completely

sleep 10

Start Chrome in kiosk mode

am start --user 0 -n com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main -d "http://example.com"

Replace "http://example.com" with the URL you want to display.

4. Make the script executable:

chmod +x ~/.termux/boot/start_kiosk.sh

5. Testing: Reboot the device to see if Chrome opens automatically at startup. If Chrome doesn’t open in true kiosk mode, you might need to explore other third-party browser apps or use a specialized kiosk app from the Play Store.

Additional Notes:

Using Termux:API: If you need more control over device functions, install Termux:API to issue system commands.

SSHD: Since you mentioned needing SSHD, ensure it’s running by adding sshd to your startup script if necessary.

Hope this helps(T^T)
Lemme know if you run into any issues(pls not(._.))