By default, if you close Termux, the bot dies. To keep it running 24/7 on your Android:
| Risk | Details |
|------|---------|
| Account ban | WhatsApp bans non‑official API usage (temporary or permanent) |
| Outdated repacks | Many repos are abandoned – WhatsApp updates break them quickly |
| Malware risk | Repacks may contain backdoors, token stealers, or cryptominers |
| No cloud | Bot stops if Termux is closed (unless using termux-wake-lock + background process) | bot whatsapp termux github repack
If you want to run a bot on your Android phone using Termux, the process generally looks like this: By default, if you close Termux, the bot dies