New sideloaded app 'Essentials' adds 30+ hidden customization tools to Android
A free app called Essentials offers more than 30 power-user tweaks for Android, including button remapping, app freezing, status bar customization, edge lighting, and Always-On Display options. The app isn't available on the Google Play Store and must be sideloaded via APK from its official GitHub repository, requiring users to enable restricted settings and various permissions.