diff --git a/terminal-view/src/main/java/com/termux/view/TerminalView.java b/terminal-view/src/main/java/com/termux/view/TerminalView.java
index b80b1844..a6ef7106 100644
--- a/terminal-view/src/main/java/com/termux/view/TerminalView.java
+++ b/terminal-view/src/main/java/com/termux/view/TerminalView.java
@@ -764,6 +764,10 @@ public final class TerminalView extends View {
 
         if (mTermSession == null) return;
 
+        // Ensure cursor is shown when a key is pressed down like long hold on (arrow) keys
+        if (mEmulator != null)
+            mEmulator.setCursorBlinkState(true);
+
         final boolean controlDown = controlDownFromEvent || mClient.readControlKey();
         final boolean altDown = leftAltDownFromEvent || mClient.readAltKey();