Developer malebuffy has released Android Auto Maker, an open-source utility that modifies APK or XAPK files so they register in Android Auto's 'parked apps and games' category, letting users run games, video players and other apps on a car's infotainment screen while parked. An advanced version reportedly extends this to navigation apps usable while driving, provided Shizuku stays active and the phone screen remains unlocked.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-26
Android Authority highlights an open-source fork of the popular Shizuku app that solves its most persistent problem — failing to stay active in the background and not restarting after a device reboot. Because Shizuku grants other apps access to restricted system APIs, its instability has long forced users to manually relaunch it, breaking tools like uninstallers and adaptive theme switchers. The fork, built by developers working from Shizuku's GitHub repository, adds automatic recovery so dependent apps keep working without manual intervention.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-14
Developer TakaiSaisei has released a modified version of the Pixel IMS app, originally created by kyujin-cho in 2023, that lets Pixel owners enable VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling in markets Google doesn't officially support. Unlike the original tool, this version doesn't require the Shizuku system app and its settings persist after a device reboot, simplifying setup to sideloading the app and pairing it via wireless debugging.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-28
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