Old ChangeLog for

My Howtos for Android




24.09.2025

updated the section How to replace the FakeStore in MicroG with the original Playstore (see also here)          


21.09.2025

moved the info about Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android to a separate page


19.09.2025

updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)


17.09.2025

added the section How to compile a dynamic linked C++ binary without dependency on libc++_shared.so          


16.09.2025

updated the section How to compile /e/ based on Android 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)
updated the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image (see also here)   
added the section How to Install an OS image file with an older timestamp      


11.09.2025

removed the section "How to replace the Fake Store from OmniROM with MicroG with a patched Playstore" 
updated the section How to replace the FakeStore in MicroG with the original Playstore (see also here)          


09.09.2025

updated the section How to configure MicroG via Script (see here)         


06.09.2025

updated the section How to replace the FakeStore in MicroG with the original Playstore (see also here)          


03.09.2025

updated the section How to replace the FakeStore in MicroG with the original Playstore (see also here)          


24.08.2025

updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)


21.08.2025

added the section How to create a OrangeFox Recovery for LineageOS 22.x or newer on the ASUS Zenfone 8 using the OrangeFox Recovery Builder 2024      


19.08.2025

added the section How to create a OrangeFox Recovery using the OrangeFox Recovery Builder 2024  


10.08.2025

added the section How to compile the evolutionX Custom ROM for the ASUS Zenfone 8 with kernelSU    


08.08.2025

updated the section How to enable root access using Magisk in a script


07.08.2025

add the section How to temporary disable the config files for a specific phone in the repositories         
      

05.08.2025

added the section How to compile the evolutionX Custom ROM for the ASUS Zenfone 8  
added the section How to compile other CustomROMs for the ASUS Zenfone 8      


03.08.2025

added the section How to compile the crDroid CustomROM for the ASUS Zenfone 8   


02.08.2025

added the section How to compile the official LineageOS 22.2 for the ASUS Zenfone 8    

updated the section How to compile LineageOS 22.x for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)         


28.07.2025

added the section How to compile /e/ based on Android 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8  


26.07.2025

updated the section How to compile the OrangeFox Recovery for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)   


24.07.2025

added the section How to use the OrangeFox addons when the phone is booted from the OrangeFox recovery image file        
added the section How to compile the OmniROM 16 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)         
updated the section How to compile the OrangeFox Recovery for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)   


23.07.2025

added the section How to create a TWRP recovery image for LineageOS 22.x   
updated the section How to use TWRP if LineageOS 20.x is installed 
updated the section How to create a TWRP image for LineageOS based ROMs using a script (see also here)


21.07.2025

updated the section How to install a Toolchain for clang on phones without root access (see also here)


19.07.2025

added the section How to compile the OmniROM 16 for the ASUS Zenfone 8        
updated the section How to use TWRP if LineageOS 20.x is installed 
updated the section How to create a TWRP image for LineageOS based ROMs using a script (the download link did not work -- see also here)


10.07.2025

The list of Magisk Modules and the documentation for the Magisk Modules can now be found on a separate page.
added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with Perl 5.42   
updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)
updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with the compression tools   


06.07.2025

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with OpenVPN 


30.06.2025

updated the section Compiling /e/ for the ASUS Zenfone 8 using the docker image (see also here)      


25.06.2025

updated and published the section How to use overlay mounts in Android to make /system writable 


21.06.2025

updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with OpenSSH (see also here
added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with Debug tools   
added the section How to use overlay mounts in Android to make /system writable 
  


18.06.2025

updated the infos about the repository with the Magisk Module for overlay filesystems in the section How to change any file or directory using Magisk
updated the section How to list bind mounts (see also here)    
updated the section How to list all installed modules in adb session (see also here


10.06.2025

added the section How Magisk handles boot loops  


07.06.2025

updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)
added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with bash  


06.04.2025

updated the section How to create a TWRP image for LineageOS based ROMs using a script (the download link did not work -- see also here)


30.05.2025

added the section How to compile LineageOS 22.x for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)         


29.05.2025

created a tar file with the Android NDK r28b to be used with the clang19 toolchain -- see How to install a Toolchain for clang on phones without root access


25.05.2025

updated the section How to list all installed modules in adb session (see also here
updated the section Temporary fix for using the Google PlayStore in the OmniROM_with_MicroG  


21.05.2025

updated the section How to install a Toolchain for clang on phones without root access (see also here)


15.05.2025

added the section Hiding files or directories with Magisk  
updated the section How to compile Magisk (see also here)  


12.05.2025

updated the documentation for the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with OpenSSH (see also here)         
updated the section How to connect to Android via ssh as user shell without root access (see also here


07.05.2025

added the section Some hints for using the new action.sh script for Magisk Modules in Magisk v28.0 or newer       
updated the section How to enable adb via WiFi with a fixed TCP port (see also here)             


06.05.2025

updated and published the section How to start or stop an app via CLI command (see also here)     


05.05.2025

added the section How to change settings in the Android GUI via cli commands  


04.05.2025

added the section How to enable adb via WiFi with a fixed TCP port         


29.04.2025

added the section How to create Magisk Modules that install new files in /system   


23.04.2025

added the section How to install clang20 on phones without root access   


19.04.2025

updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)


18.04.2025

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with clang20 and the NDK r29 beta1  
updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with clang19 and the NDK r27b (see also here)    


16.04.2025

updated the section with Tool chain HowTos (see also here


15.04.2025

updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)


13.04.2025

updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)


12.04.2025

updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with Python 3.14 (see also here)      


11.04.2025

add the sectdion How to handle missing definitions in the source files when compiling under Android       


10.04.2025

updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with Python 3.14 (see also here)      
updated the section How to compile python3 in Android using the GCC toolchain (see also here)       


09.04.2025

added the section How to compile LineageOS 22.x for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)         
added the section How to compile python3 in Android using the GCC toolchain      


30.03.2025

Updated the section Temporary fix for using the Google PlayStore in the OmniROM_with_MicroG  (see also here


25.03.2025

added the section How to change the name of the ZIP file with the OS image while building a new image      
updated and published the section Some hints for repo sync troubleshooting (see also here)  
updated the section How to create a new dynamic partition in the partition super (see also here
updated and published the section How to start or stop an app via CLI command (see also here)     


24.03.2025

added the section How to compile LineageOS 22.x for the ASUS Zenfone 8          
added the section How to find the repository used for a directory in the AOSP tree        
updated and published the section How to install a Toolchain for clang on phones without root access (see also here)


19.03.2025

updated the section Compiling /e/ for the ASUS Zenfone 8 using the docker image (see also here)      


15.03.2025

added the section Compiling /e/ for the ASUS Zenfone 8 using the docker image    


08.03.2025

added the section Temporary fix for using the Google PlayStore in the OmniROM_with_MicroG 
updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here
updated the section TWRP images for ASUS Zenfone 8 with /e/ (see also here)           



27.02.2025

updated the section How to list all installed modules in adb session (see also here)       


25.02.2025

added the section TWRP images for ASUS Zenfone 8 with /e/            


22.02.2025

updated the section How to connect to Android via ssh as user shell without root access (see also here


21.02.2025

updated the documentation for the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with OpenSSH (see also here)        

  
18.02.2025

updated the section How to create a new dynamic partition in the partition super (see also here


14.02.2025

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with tools to use an additional dynamic partition (see also here)       
updated the section How to access the system partitions while the phone is booted into the LineageOS recovery (see also here)  
updated the section How to create a new dynamic partition in the partition super (see also here


01.02.2025

added the section How to compile nano in Android with the clang19 toolchain on the phone (see also here)
  

29.01.2025

added the section How to connect via fastboot to a phone connected to another PC        
added the section How to become the user shell in a local terminal on the phone   
updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with the network tools (see also here)    


27.01.2025

updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)


23.01.2025

published the section How to compile jq in Android with the clang19 toolchain on the phone      
added the section How to compile nano in Android with the clang19 toolchain on the phone   


22.01.2025

added the section How to compile jq in Android with the clang19 toolchain on the phone        
added the section How to compile bash in Android with the clang19 toolchain on the phone   
published the section How to define the directory for temporary files for the shell
updated the section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android (see also here)


20.01.2025

added the section How to compile Perl in Android with the clang19 toolchain on the phone     
added the section How to create TWRP with different branches for the device repositories  


15.01.2025

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here
updated the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image (see also here


14.01.2025


updated the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image (see also here


09.01.2025

updated the section How to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository (see also here)  




27.12.2024

updated and published the section How to install a Toolchain for clang on phones without root access 


25.12.2024

added the entry How to define the directory for temporary files for the shell  
updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with OpenSSH (see also here
updated the section How to connect to Android via ssh as user shell without root access (see also here


23.12.2024

updated the section How to run long-running programs in an adb shell (see also here)   


21.12.2024

added the section How to run long-running programs in an adb shell   


18.12.2024

added the section How_to_create_dynamically_linked_binaries_for_Android_using_C_or_C   
updated the instructions to compile Perl section in the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang  (see also here)
added the section How to install a Toolchain for clang on phones without root access 



12.12.2024

updated the section Remote Access to an Android phone (see also here)   
added the section How to connect to Android via ssh as user shell without root access  


08.12.2024

added the section Some hints for compiling Unix binaries for Android  


07.12.2024

added the section Some hints about the settings command  
added the section Remote Access to an Android phone   


06.12.2024

added the section How to configure MicroG via Script      


05.12.2024

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here
added the section How to find a hidden Magisk App   



04.12.2024

added the section How to replace the FakeStore in MicroG with the original Playstore  


30.11.2024

updated and published the section Some hints for creating Magisk Modules (see also here)


29.11.2024

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here


27.11.2024

moved the hints for trouble shooting compile errors to the new section Troubleshooting some common problems for compiling programs for Android  


25.11.2024

updated the section How to compile the OrangeFox Recovery for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here)   


24.11.2024

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see also here
updated the section How to install packages (apk files) for Android via script


23.11.2024

added the section How to compile the OmniROM 15 for the ASUS Zenfone 8  


19.11.2024

added another solution to the section with trouble shooting hints for compiling programs for Android (see also here)       
corrected the instructions to compile ngrep for Android 


14.11.2024

updated the section How to print the security patch level used in repositories or ROM image zip files    


12.11.2024

updated the section with Tool chain HowTos (see also here


11.11.2024

updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with clang19 and the NDK r27b (see also here)    
added another solution to the section with trouble shooting hints for compiling programs for Android (see also here)       


10.11.2024

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with tools to use an additional dynamic partition        


09.11.2024

added the section How to list all installed modules in adb session     
updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 13 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 


06.11.2024

added the section How to recreate bind mounts for files in Magisk Module       


02.11.2024

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with clang19 and the NDK r27b      
added another solution to the section with trouble shooting hints for compiling programs for Android (see also here)       


27.10.2024

added the section Links for running Android on the Raspberry PI      
added another solution to the section with trouble shooting hints for compiling programs for Android (see also here)       


19.10.2024

updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with OpenSSH (see also here


17.10.2024

added another solution to the section with trouble shooting hints for compiling programs for Android (see also here)    
updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with the network tools (see also here)    



15.10.2024

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with the compression tools  
updated the troubleshooting hints in the section with the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang  (see also here)
updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with the network tools (see also here)    


11.10.2024

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with Python 3.10 
updated the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with Python 3.14 (see also here)      


08.10.2024

added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with Python 3.14         


05.10.2024

added the section Magisk Module documentation 
added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with OpenSSH  
added the section Documentation for the Magisk Module with the network tools  


02.10.2024

updated the section Compiling C programs in Android using gcc (see also here)  


30.09.2024

added the section Compiling C programs in Android using gcc   


22.09.2024

added the section How to install Magisk modules via a script  


11.09.2024

added the section How to compile the OrangeFox Recovery for the ASUS Zenfone 8 


09.09.2024

updated and published the section How to create logical devices for disk image files  


08.09.2024

added the section How to create logical devices for disk image files  


07.09.2024

added the section How to create a new dynamic partition in the partition super  
added the section How to access the system partitions while the phone is booted into the LineageOS recovery 
updated the section How to create logical devices using the device mapper from Android (see also here)    


06.09.2024

added the section How to create logical devices using the device mapper from Android     


29.08.2024

published the section Hints for writing init scripts for Magisk 
added the section How to add missing SELinux policies dynamically using Magisk 


28.08.2024

added the section How to use a log host within the Android operating system      
updated the section Some hints for SELinux usage in Android (see also here)    
added the section Some hints for creating Magisk Modules 
updated the section How to re-sign an apk file  (corrected at typo: $ZIPALIGN} instead of ${ZIPALIGN} and added the infos about the script to resign an apk file)
updated the section How to add missing SELinux policies dynamically using Magisk 


25.08.2024

added infos about new Magisk modules  
added the section Hints for writing init scripts for Magisk 
added the instructions to compile NcFTP using the Android SDK to the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here)    


19.08.2024

updated the troubleshooting hints in the section with the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang  (see also here)


18.08.2024

added some more info to the instructions to compile Perl 5.40 using the Android SDK to the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here)    
updated the section How to start or stop an app via CLI command (see also here)     


17.08.2024

added the section How to start or stop an app via CLI command      


16.08.2024

corrected some typos in the code in various sections introduced while doing the page cleanup
added another error and solution to the section with trouble shooting hints for compiling programs for Android     
added instructions to compile Perl 5.40 using the Android SDK to the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang  (see also here)


13.08.2024

added instructions to compile a static linked nmon executable to the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here)


12.08.2024

added instructions to compile vim to the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang
added instructions to compile a static linked bvi executable to the Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here)
created a new TWRP image for the ASUS Zenfone 8 -- see this list


11.08.2024

added the section How to apply an Android patchlevel to the repositories for the StatiXOS   


10.08.2024

added another TWRP image (see here) and added code to the script install_os_via_twrp.sh to handle OmniROM OS updates with patch level 8/2024 


09.08.2024

added the section How to compile Perl for Android  


07.08.2024

added some Magisk Modules with standard Unix programs compiled for Android


05.08.2024

added instructions to compile OpenSSL for arm64 to the section Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here


04.08.2024

updated the section How to install packages (apk files) for Android via script


01.08.2024

published the section How to list bind mounts     


28.07.2024

updated the list with Magisk modules  
updated the section How to list bind mounts
published the section Compiling C programs in Android 
published the section Some hints for SELinux usage in Android  


27.07.2024

added the section How to list bind mounts  
updated the section Compiling C programs in Android (see also here)


26.07.2024

updated the list with Magisk modules  


25.07.2024

added the section Compiling C programs in Android 


24.07.2024

updated the list with Magisk modules  


23.07.2024

added the section Some hints for SELinux usage in Android  
updated the section How to automatically start adbd as root user after starting the phone (see also here)
added Magisk module with SELinux tools for Android  


22.07.2024

moved the list of public available Magisk modules to a separate table        
added the section Hints for writing init scripts for Magisk 


21.07.2024

added the section How to automatically start adbd as root user after starting the phone  


18.07.2024

updated the section How to install Magisk into the boot partition using a script (the links did not work -- see also here
updated the section How to create a TWRP image for LineageOS based ROMs using a script (the download link did not work -- see also here)


14.07.2024

updated the section How to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository (see also here)   
updated the section How to add the ASUS Hardware Testtool as prebuild app for the StatiXOS ROM (see also here
updated the section How to boot a phone from a TWRP recovery image via script (see also here)
updated the section How to install Magisk into the boot partition using a script (see also here
updated the section How to backup the data from the phone using rsync and ssh (including some hints for using sshd on an Android phone) 
updated the section How to fix the error Cannot load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. 
updated the section How to enable adb via WiFi 


08.07.2024

fixed some typos; added infos for some of the links


04.07.2024

updated the section Some hints about adb and fastboot usage in Linux (see also here)


01.07.2024

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 14 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see here)


29.06.2024

updated the section How to configure the WiFI in Android via CLI command 
updated the section How to backup the data from the phone using rsync and ssh (including some hints for using sshd on an Android phone) 


27.06.2024

added the section How to create a TWRP image for LineageOS based ROMs using a script


25.06.2024

updated the section How to use TWRP if LineageOS 20.x is installed  
updated and published the section How to add files to the ramdisk used for the recovery boot 


24.06.2024

added the section How to install "fastboot images"? 
updated the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image (see also here)  


23.06.2024

added the section How to change files in the boot image using Magisk if there is no ramdisk in the boot partition  
fixed some typos in the section How to run a script at shutdown 
added the section How to add files to the ramdisk used for the recovery boot 


11.06.2024

updated the section Some hints about EDL mode 


26.05.2024

updated and published the section Some hints about adb and fastboot usage in Linux (see also here)
updated the section How to install an OS image via sideload using the TWRP binary twrp (see here
added the section How to add the ASUS Hardware Testtool as prebuild app for the StatiXOS ROM 
updated the section How to add additional prebuild apks to a custom ROM (see here


25.05.2024

updated and published the section Some hints about adb and fastboot usage in Linux  


24.05.2024

updated and published the section Some hints about adb and fastboot usage in Linux (see also here)


22.05.2024

updated the section How to install and configure the Android OS (see also here)


21.05.2024

published the section How to reset the USB port used to connect an Android phone 


20.05.2024

added the section How to boot the phone into the bootloader using the physical buttons  
added the section How to reset the USB port used to connect an Android phone 
published the section Some hints about EDL mode 


19.05.2024

updated the section How to "simulate" prebuild apps using Magisk (see also here)


16.05.2024

added the section Some hints about EDL mode 


15.05.2024

published the section How to add additional prebuild apks to a custom ROM  
published the section How to "simulate" prebuild apps using Magisk 
published the section How to add the ASUS Hardware Testtool as prebuild app for a Custom ROM  
updated the section Some hints about the adb daemon in Linux  Some hints about adb and fastboot usage in Linux


14.05.2024

added the section How to add missing SELinux policies dynamically using Magisk  
added the section How to "simulate" prebuild apps using Magisk 
updated the section Instructions to use the ASUS Hardware Testtool
published the section How to re-sign an apk file  
added the section How to add the ASUS Hardware Testtool as prebuild app for a Custom ROM  


11.05.2024

added the section How to add additional prebuild apks to a custom ROM  
added the section How to re-sign an apk file  


07.05.2024

updated the section How to install and configure other ROMs via script 


03.05.2024

added the section How to install and configure other ROMs via script 
updated the section How to install and configure the Android OS (see also here)
update the section How to install packages (apk files) for Android via script 
added the section Some hints about the adb daemon in Linux  Some hints about adb and fastboot usage in Linux



28.04.2024

added the section How to install an OS image via sideload using the TWRP binary twrp  


26.04.2024

Removed the TWRP image for use with LineageOS 20.x
updated the section How to use TWRP if LineageOS 20.x is installed  
updated the section How to install and configure the Android OS (see also here)


21.04.2024

cleanup for the section with the links (e.g. delete duplicate links, delete now dead links, etc)


14.04.2024

added a Magisk Module with Android SDK binaries compiled for the aarch64 CPU -- see the list with Magisk Modules below


13.04.2024

added the table with the Magisk Modules 
updated the Magisk Module for btop  


12.04.2024

added the section How to fix a hanging restore in Titanium Backup  


09.04.2024

added the section How to print the security patch level used in repositories or ROM image zip files     


08.04.2024

added the section How to sign a zip file with a Custom ROM image  
added the section How to get the security patch level in a ROM image zip file 


04.04.2024

updated the section How to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository (see also here)   
moved the less important infos about applying an Android Security Patch level to a local repository tree to the separate section Observations while checking how to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository 


01.04.2024

updated the Tool chain HowTos   


31.03.2024

updated and published the section Infos for building a CustomROM image


29.03.2024

added the section Infos for building a CustomROM image  
updated the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image (see also here)  


18.03.2024

added more details in the section How to change any file or directory using Magisk


10.03.2024

updated the section Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here)  


02.03.2024

updated the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image (see also here)  


19.02.2024


corrected some links in section with links 
added missing infos to some table entries in the section with links  
updated the section Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here)  


18.02.2024

updated the section Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang (see also here)  


17.02.2024

added the section Examples for compiling C programs for Android using gcc or clang   


12.02.2024

added the section How to compile a C program for Android  
added the section How to compile a C program for Android using gcc 


09.02.2024

updated the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image (see also here)  
added the table with useful Android apps  


08.02.2024

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 14 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see here)
added the section Some hints for fixing errors building an Custom ROM Android image   
updated and published the section Some hints for repo sync troubleshooting (see also here)   
updated the section Some hints about the Android safe mode (see also here)


07.02.2024

updated the section How to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository (see also here)   


05.02.2024

added the section How to get the application name and version from an apk file  
updated the section How to compile Magisk   
updated the section Some hints for repo sync troubleshooting (see also here)   


04.02.2024

added the section How to compile Magisk   
added the section repo sync troubleshooting  


29.01.2024

Updated the section How to enable and configure the Magisk DenyList via cli commands 


22.01.2024

updated How to compile the OmniROM 14 for the ASUS Zenfone 8  (see here or here for details)


21.01.2024

updated How to compile the OmniROM 14 for the ASUS Zenfone 8  (see here)  


19.01.2024

updated the section Some hints about the Android safe mode 
updated the section How to install and configure the Android OS 


18.01.2024

updated the section How to enable adb via WiFi 
updated and published the section How to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository  


17.01.2024

updated the section How to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository  
added the section How to enable adb via WiFi 


14.01.2024

added the section How to apply the Android Security patches to a local repository  


13.01.2024

added the section How to compile the image for TWRP 3.7.0.12-1 w/ the bootctl binary  


12.01.2024

updated the section How to switch the active slot 
updated the section How to install and configure the Android OS 
fixed typos in various sections


11.01.2024

updated the section How to add additional files to an TWRP image 


10.01.2024

updated How to compile the OmniROM 14 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see here)  
added a link to a TWRP image for the ASUS Zenfone 8 running the LineageOS 20 
updated the section How to use TWRP if LineageOS 20.x is installed  


09.01.2024

updated How to compile the OmniROM 14 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 (see here)      


03.01.2024

added the section Links for MIcroG  


02.01.2024

added the section How to enable and configure the Magisk DenyList via cli commands 


26.12.2023

updated the section How to get or set the lock screen settings via CLI command (see here)


25.12.2023

updated the section How to get or set the lock screen settings via CLI command (see here) 


22.12.2023

added the section How to get or set the lock screen settings via CLI command


18.12.2023

added infos about how to install "outdated" apks in Android 14 to the section How to install packages (apk files) for Android via script 


26.11.2023

added the section How to compile the OmniROM 14 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 
added the TWRP images for the ASUS Zenfone 8 with Android 14 support (see below


10.10.2023

Corrected all links to the XDA forum to use the new URL https://xdaforums.com
Corrected some not working links
added the section How to install the Android OS and Magisk via script and also enable access via adb 


25.09.2023

added the section How to analyze the boot loader of an ASUS Zenfone 8   


23.09.2023

updated the list of links for the ASUS Zenfone 8 


11.09.2023

added the section How to configure the WiFI in Android via CLI command 


26.08.2023/bs


added a link to an XDA Forum entry with a list of firmware image availabe on non-ASUS websites


17.08.2023 /bs

added the section ASUS Zenfone 8 FIrmware Download 


11.07.2023 /bs

added more details about how to configure the SELinux context for the new file in the section How to change any file or directory using Magisk


08.07.2023 /bs

small error corrections in some of the howtos


30.06.2023 /bs

updated How to change the kernel boot parameter for the Android kernel 


29.06.2023 /bs

published How to change the kernel boot parameter for the Android kernel 


26.06.2023 /bs

published the section How to use TWRP if LineageOS 20.x is installed  
updated the section Some hints for using TWRP (see here)


25.06.2023 /bs

added the section How to change the kernel boot parameter for the Android kernel 
added the section How to use TWRP if LineageOS 20.x is installed


24.06.2023 /bs

added infos about using an overlayfs to make read-only filesystems writable to the section How to change any file or directory using Magisk  (see here)


12.06.2023 /bs

finished and published the section How to temporary change a file on a read-only filesystem in the Android OS 


11.06.2023/bs

updated the section How to install TWRP into the boot partition again after the installation of an OS update 
added the section How to upgrade the OS with another Android "distribution" 
added the section How to temporary change a file on a read-only filesystem in the Android OS 


08.06.2023 /bs

updated the trouble shooting instruction in the section How to install a more recent version of the Playstore in OmniROM  


05.06.2023 /bs

added a link to a Magisk module with another script to do the same to the section How to install TWRP into the boot partition again after the installation of an OS update 
added the section How to install a more recent version of the Playstore in OmniROM  


26.05.2023 /bs

added a small hint about the variable MAGISKTMP to the section Hints for adding files to the boot partition 


24.05.2023 /bs

corrected some not working links
added the section Hints for adding files to the boot partition 


19.05.2023 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using TWRP (see here)


16.05.2023 /bs

added the section How to install TWRP into the boot partition again after the installation of an OS update  


12.05.2023 /bs

added the section How to re-install the Android OS from ASUS on the ASUS Zenfone 8  
updated the section Some hints for using TWRP (see here)


07.05.2023 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.


06.05.2023 /bs

updated the section How to install Magisk into the boot partition using a script
added the version of the scripts in the list of available scripts 
fixed some typos


30.04.2023 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using TWRP (see here)


29.04.2023/bs

corrected the URL because for the XDA post about How to install Magisk v26.0 or newer via script was moved by the forum admins


23.04.2023 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using TWRP (see here)
added the section How to recover data from a phone with non-working touch screen 


18.04.2023 /bs

added the section How to install Magisk v26.0 or newer via script 


13.04.2023 /bs

updated the section How to install Magisk into the boot partition using a script with hints about installing Magisk v26.x via script


15.03.2023 /bs

added the section Other Android related files  


02.02.2023 /bs

added the section How to configure the WiFi in Android via script 


27.01.2023 /bs

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM 13 for the ASUS Zenfone 8
updated and released the section How to install and configure the Android OS via script 


18.01.2023 /bs

added the section How to install and configure the Android OS 
added the section How to change any file or directory using Magisk 


11.01.2023 /bs

updated the section How to enable access via adb on a new installed OS 
 

01.01.2023 /bs

added the section Some hints about the Android safe mode 


30.12.2022 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.
updated the section How to change files in the boot image using Magisk - see also here.


29.12.2022 /s

added the section How to enable access via adb on a new installed OS 


27.12.2022 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using TWRP (see also here)
added the section How to fix the error Cannot load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. 


19.12.2022 /bs

added the links to some distributions for the ASUS Zenfone 8 


18.12.2022 /bs

added the section How to enable access via adb on a new installed OS  
updated the section How to boot a phone from a TWRP recovery image via script
updated the section How to install Magisk into the boot partition using a script to match version 2.1.0.0 of the script
added the section How to install an OS image using the TWRP binary twrp  


15.12.2022 /bs

updated the Magisk module addbin 


07.12.2022 /bs

updated and published the section How to boot a phone from a TWRP recovery image via script


06.12.2022 /bs

added the section How to enable root access using Magisk in a script 
updated the info about the touch screen bug the section TWRP related links 
added the section Where does the Magisk App store the settings? 


02.12.2022 /bs

updated the section How to boot a phone from a TWRP recovery image via script  (the script was rewritten using functions now)
updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.
added the section Some hints for using TWRP 


27.11.2022/ bs

added the section How to compile TWRP for the ASUS Zenfone 8


26.11.2022 / bs

updated the section How to boot a phone from a TWRP recovery image via script


25.11.2022 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.


23.11.2022 /bs

updated the section How to change files in Android XML Binary format 


21.11.2022 /bs

added the section How to change files in Android XML Binary format 


14.11.2022 /bs

added the section How to compile the OmniROM 13 for the ASUS Zenfone 8 


08.11.2022/bs

updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.


07.11.2022/bs

added the section How to restore the boot partition to remove Magisk
updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.
all links to the other posts in the posts are now links to the section in this page


06.11.2022 /bs

added the section How to boot a phone from a TWRP recovery image via script
updated the section How to switch the active slot 
updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.


04.11.2022/bs

added the section How to make files in /system writable 
added the section HowTo Overview  
updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.


03.11.2022 /bs

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM for the ASUS Zenfone 8 


02.11.2022 /bs

added the section How to process boot image files on a PC running the Linux OS 


29.10.2022 /bs

added the section How to add additional files to an TWRP image 
corrected invalid URLs in the section with the URLs

28.10.2022 /bs

added the section How to install TWRP via script 
added the section TWRP related links 
updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.
updated the section How to install Magisk into the boot partition using a script to match version 2.0.0 of the script


04.10.2022 /bs

added the section How to trigger an action when a property is changed  


02.10.2022 /bs

added the section How to run a script at shutdown 


30.09.2022 /bs

added infos about how to change files in the root filesystem using Magisk to the section How to change files in the boot image using Magisk 
updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.


29.09.2022 /bs

updated the section How to compile the OmniROM for the ASUS Zenfone 8 
added the section How to switch the active slot 


20.09.2022 /bs

added the section How to change files in the boot image using Magisk 
added the section How to disable or change the swap device in the Android 12 from ASUS for the Zenfone 8 
added the section How to create a swap device in the OmniROM 12 using Magisk  
added the section Misc Links   


07.08.2022 /bs

updated the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones - see also here.
updated the section with links


05.08.2022/bs

added the section with link to various tools 


04.08.2022 /bs

added test instructions to Instructions to use the ASUS Hardware Testtool   


23.07.2022 /bs

added the section Some hints for using Magisk on Android phones 


19.07.2022 /bs

updated the section with links

 
16.07.2022 /bs

added the section How to change the home directory for the user root on an Android phone
fixed some non-working links


05.07.2022 /bs

added the section How to install packages (apk files) for Android via script 
added the section How to replace the Fake Store from OmniROM with MicroG with a patched Playstore 


04.07.2022 /bs

updated the script to install Magisk 
added the section with Links


28.06.2022 /bs

added the section How to backup the data from the phone using rsync and ssh (including some hints for using sshd on an Android phone) 


26.06.2022 /bs

minor fixes in the Instructions to use the ASUS Hardware Testtool


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