android.

Manually installing proot-distro on Termux when the package is missing from apt-android-5 repos, by downloading the .deb from GitHub and patching TERMUX_PREFIX placeholders with sed.

Extending the hijack.js path-rewriting shim to also intercept fs.promises methods, which are a separate API surface from the synchronous and callback-based fs methods already patched.

Remove 31 stock Android packages without root using pm uninstall, freeing ~100 MB RAM on Moto E2. Permanent on Android 6.

Critical lesson: killing Google Mobile Services on Android 6 removes the default WiFi route, breaking all internet connectivity.

Configure static IP to decouple WiFi from Google Play Services, enabling safe GMS kill to reclaim 270 MB.

Automated debloat script using Dirty COW root to disable 51+ Android packages on Moto E2 in a single command.

Second debloat pass adding Chrome, defcontainer, and qcrilmsgtunnel to the disabled list, saving additional 100 MB RAM.

Detach PocketClaw gateway from Termux process tree using setsid to survive Dalvik VM kills and cgroup cascades.

Exploit CVE-2016-5195 Dirty COW race condition on kernel 3.10.49 to gain temporary root on locked-bootloader Moto E2.

Build a minimal 8.5 KB Android launcher APK without Android Studio using javac, d8, aapt, and apksigner.

Replace WebView launcher with native Android Activity using ScrollView and TextView, cutting RSS from 216 MB to 55 MB.

Five escape hatch protections added to PocketClaw launcher after near-brick experience with fullscreen WebView blocking ADB auth.

Clean up Android package names in PocketClaw dashboard display using regex chain for readability on small screens.

Auto-start PocketClaw gateway, sshd, and cron jobs on phone boot using Termux:Boot BOOT_COMPLETED intent.

Prevent Android Doze mode from suspending CPU using termux-wake-lock and deviceidle whitelist for reliable message delivery.

The PocketClaw origin story device. €15–30 used. Genuinely runs lightweight agents via Termux + proot, with serious caveats.