Recent content by Smithfield

FINAL UPDATE This app will not run on rooted any Android devices. I got in contact with them, and despite not admitting my device is rooted, they said it "matches previous patterns of abuse". It looks like I can no longer depend on it. So even getting it installed didn't work. Despite my...

Major Update I fixed the installation issue. Was able to install it from Google Play after trying to install the APK and then being directed to install from Google Play. Installation problem is solved, now I just have to see if this app will even let me sign in. Another Update I am now having...

I tried downgrading to Android 11. Now my Switch passes MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY, but this app still refuses to install from Google Play. So I will need a new method. Is there another rooted way to bypass this catch-22 situation? The app I am trying to install may potentially require...

Trebuchet from CyanogenMod/LineageOS. Older versions of it are better.

This changes nothing. You can easily continue sideloading these apps from APK files.

Android 9 killed any way to record calls without root access. So the very first thing you need to do is to unlock your bootloader so you can root your phone. Some phones have perma-locked bootloaders. If your phone is one of those, upgrade to one that can be bootloader unlocked. Given that you...

I am from the United States, and occasionally need help with Android stuff. After all, being educated is basically just being confused at a higher level. I own a ton of Android devices, but mostly use Android through Waydroid on Steam Deck. I am unable to use unrooted Android anymore due to new...

Play Integrity now has features that make it very easy for app developers to prevent app sideloading. More info on this: https://www.androidpolice.com/google-making-it-easier-detect-block-sideloading/ On top of that, developers can arbitrarily make their app unable to be installed from Google...