Forget the Play Store: I built a self-hosted app updater on Android

You must install Shizuku and Obtainium to start self-hosting app updates. Shizuku is on the Play Store, but Obtainium isn't.

Scary Android GhostMap Exploit Traps Devices In Permanent Boot Loop

A new Android exploit, dubbed GhostMap, can force Android phones into a boot loop through a malicious app install, with no launch needed.

Android November Security Update. Fixes for 'Critical' flaws released. Steps to check your phone's update date right now

When was the last time you checked the date of your phone's "security update"? On November 2, Google released the November ...

Android SMS of Death Flaw: How to Check If Your Phone Is Patched

Android's SMS of Death flaw can crash cellular service and interrupt calls. Learn which versions are affected and how to ...

This open-source app lets you run practically any phone app on your Android Auto car screen

Android Auto Maker lets you repackage phones apps to run on your car display, but it comes with several technical trade-offs.
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Android apps can now check security patches down to individual device components

New AndroidX Security State libraries provide a more granular way to determine how securely patched an Android device is. The stable Security State v1.1.0 and Security State Provider v1.0.0 libraries ...