Fix Hikvision and Annke push notifications on GrapheneOS
Fix Hikvision and Annke camera apps that stop sending push notifications after a fresh GrapheneOS install by patching the GSF check.
Article category
Guides
Step-by-step instructions, practical setup guidance, and technical decision help.
12 articles in Guides
Read article
A Modern Guide to Blocking Ads on Android
How system-wide DNS and firewall tools, browser content blocking, and root-based hosts filtering fit together on a modern Android phone.
Carrier unlocked does not mean OEM unlockable
What an “unlocked” phone listing actually tells you, how to check OEM unlocking, and what to verify before buying or shipping a phone.
Which Android operating system should I choose?
A practical comparison of GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, /e/OS, LineageOS, and crDroid based on phone support, Google services, apps, security, and customization.
Check the support clock before buying an Android phone
A phone can still be fast, attractive, and officially installable while having too little firmware support left to be a sensible purchase.
How to Install GrapheneOS on a Pixel 6a
Device-specific instructions for installing GrapheneOS on a Google Pixel 6a (bluejay) from a Windows PC using the command line.
Install TWRP, LineageOS, and Root on a Nextbit Robin
A command-line guide for unlocking the Nextbit Robin bootloader, installing TWRP, and flashing LineageOS with optional applications and root.
How to Convert a TM-AC1900 to an ASUS RT-AC68U/P
A step-by-step method for converting TM-AC1900 firmware and boot data to the ASUS RT-AC68U or RT-AC68P configuration.
Install TWRP, LineageOS, and Root on a Samsung Galaxy S7
A Windows-based installation guide for TWRP, LineageOS, optional Google applications, and root on supported Galaxy S7 variants.
DD-WRT on an ASUS RT-N66U
A concise installation guide for flashing DD-WRT on an ASUS RT-N66U hardware revision B1, followed by recovery and operating notes.
How to Root an HTC myTouch 4G (Glacier)
A Windows and ADB procedure for obtaining permanent root and S-OFF on an HTC myTouch 4G running Android 2.2.1.
How to Use Google Voice with TrapCall
A historical configuration for combining Google Voice, TrapCall, and carrier voicemail through conditional call forwarding.