How to use window.requestAnimationFrame in Tizen?

Original Created Jun 07, 2016 | Regeneration Apr 22, 2026

Question

I'm developing a basic game application that works in the simulator, but fails when running on an actual device. The error I'm getting is:

TypeError: 'undefined' is not a function (evaluating 'window.requestAnimationFrame(...)')

It seems Chrome supports this animation function, but I'm encountering issues with Tizen. Could this be due to version differences? Please advise on how to properly use requestAnimationFrame in Tizen.

Answer

Problem Understanding

The issue occurs because window.requestAnimationFrame isn't natively supported in some Tizen versions. While modern browsers like Chrome implement this feature, certain Tizen platforms might require alternative approaches.

Solution Methods

Use vendor-prefixed version: Try using window.webkitRequestAnimationFrame as a fallback
Implement a polyfill: Create a compatibility layer for unsupported platforms
Use setTimeout alternative: As a last resort, fall back to setTimeout with 60fps timing

Code Examples

// Solution 1: Vendor-prefixed version
var requestAnimFrame = window.requestAnimationFrame || 
                       window.webkitRequestAnimationFrame || 
                       window.mozRequestAnimationFrame || 
                       window.oRequestAnimationFrame || 
                       window.msRequestAnimationFrame;

// Solution 2: Polyfill implementation
if (!requestAnimFrame) {
    requestAnimFrame = function(callback) {
        return window.setTimeout(callback, 1000/60);
    };
}

// Usage example
function animate() {
    // Your animation code here
    requestAnimFrame(animate);
}
animate();

Additional Tips

Test your application on different Tizen versions to ensure compatibility
Consider using Tizen's native animation APIs for better performance
Monitor frame rate to ensure smooth animation performance