Android · Jul 2, 2026
Debloating the Lenovo Idea Tab (TB336FU): A Practical ADB Guide
A practical guide to safely debloating the Lenovo Idea Tab TB336FU and modern Lenovo tablets using ADB, without root or bootloader unlock.
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Android · Jun 16, 2026
Android Emulator for Testing: A Practical AVD Command-Line Guide
A practical Android testing guide focused only on AVD and emulator commands: creating devices, launching them, resetting state, tuning performance, testing networks, using snapshots, and keeping emulator setups repeatable.
android · Jun 11, 2026
Kaspresso: Android UI Tests Without Espresso Pain
A practical guide to using Kaspresso for Android UI automation, when to pick it over Espresso, Appium, or Robolectric, and how to actually write and run tests.
Certificates · Jun 8, 2026
Certificates and Browsers: How HTTPS Trust Actually Works on Mobile and Desktop
A practical explanation of how SSL/TLS certificates work in browsers across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux — and why certificate behavior is not the same everywhere.
Android · Jun 6, 2026
Trying Out Frida Scripts: Root Bypass and App Crash Experiments
A practical Android security lab article showing how Frida can hook Java methods at runtime, bypass simple root detection, and deliberately crash a test app for learning purposes.
Android · Jun 4, 2026
Android Reverse Engineering Toolkit: Repos Worth Using
A practical guide to Android-focused reverse engineering and mobile security tools from my GitHub star lists: static analysis, dynamic analysis, APK patching, traffic inspection, Frida workflows, emulators, and vulnerable labs.
Android · Jun 4, 2026
SELinux in Android: Why It Exists and How It Protects the System
A simple practical explanation of SELinux in Android: mandatory access control, domains, contexts, app sandboxing, enforcing mode, audit logs, and what it means for QA and Android security research.
Linux · Jun 4, 2026
SELinux Policies on Linux vs Android: Same Engine, Different Game
A practical explanation of how SELinux policy works on regular Linux distributions compared to Android phones, why Android uses SELinux differently, and what it means for QA, AppSec, reverse engineering, and system debugging.
Android · Jun 3, 2026
ADB Shell for QA Engineers, Android Enthusiasts, and Cyber Researchers
A practical Android guide explaining how adb shell helps with app testing, debugging, emulator control, logs, packages, permissions, network checks, screenshots, file access, and mobile security research.
Android · Jun 3, 2026
Where Android Certificates Are Stored
A practical Android security guide explaining system CAs, user-installed certificates, Network Security Config, TLS trust, certificate pinning, and what this means for mobile app testing.
Big Tech · May 30, 2026
The Rise of Closed Platforms: How Big Tech Is Turning Computers Into Appliances
A personal look at how Apple, Google, Microsoft, and modern platform rules are slowly removing control from users and developers.
Android · May 28, 2026
How to Debloat Your Android Phone and Take Back Privacy
A practical Android privacy guide: remove unnecessary apps, reduce background tracking, control permissions, and make your phone faster, cleaner, and less annoying.