Android

The Problem After switching to HyperOS (POCO, Xiaomi), links from apps (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.) open in the cloned Chrome account instead of the main one - even when the main Chrome is set as default browser. Symptoms: Click link → Chrome opens in second space Default browser settings show main Chrome Resetting settings doesn’t help Cause: HyperOS prioritizes cloned apps when handling intents, ignoring user preference. 💡 Issue reproduces on MIUI 14 / HyperOS 1.0+ with “Dual Apps” / “Second Space” enabled. ...

Obtainium is an Android update manager that downloads apps directly from developer repositories (GitHub, GitLab, Codeberg, F-Droid), bypassing third-party stores. Why you need it: Get updates faster than Google Play / F-Droid Avoid trackers and ads from third-party stores Control which versions are installed (stable, beta, pre-release) Automate updates without manual confirmation 💡 Obtainium doesn’t host apps - it only points where to download them. You always know the source. ...

Shizuku is a service that gives apps access to Android system APIs without root. It works via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), using shell privileges. Why you need it: Install apps without confirmation (Obtainium, SAI) Freeze/unfreeze apps (Ice Box, Hail) Manage permissions (AppOps, Permission Pilot) Change system settings (DarQ, Naptime) Remove system apps (Canta, AppManager) 💡 Shizuku doesn’t grant full root - only limited access to system functions. Safer than root, but more powerful than a regular app. ...