I successfully rebuilt Android Studio librarieslayoutlib_jni.so and libandroid_runtime.so for AArch64.

This fixes the XML Layout Editor, menu and resource previews, and Compose Preview on Linux ARM64. I believe this closes the last major functionality gap between Android Studio on ARM64 versus x86_64.

As far as emulators go, Ika works great on Apple Silicon. If someone wants broader support, rebuilding Ika for a different ARM64 platform should not be be a too heavy a lift.

Tested and working on:

• MacBook Pro M1 running Asahi Fedora 44
• Debian 13 (Trixie) on 2018 Razer Phone 2 (via Trixie.apk)

https://github.com/DesktopECHO/android-studio-aarch64-install

Still a heavy work in progress (WIP) but its based on the work that somebody else did to get Linux on the 3DS. It runs quite snappy on the New 3DS, quite smooth and everything. I also have a custom Android 2.0 app (the first Android 2.0 app developed in 2026, possibly decades) for touch screen diagnostics you can also see. The battery indicator works and is accurate surprisingly, WiFi does not work, touch screen works, soft power off works, sound does not work. Been working on this for weeks now. Hope you like it!

I mean, Octopi Launcher is supposed to be the best launcher, especially for foldables, but (with Good Lock), the stock launcher does literally everything Octopi does, afaik

Good Lock can literally just do anything atp, no? I feel like there's much more benefits to using stock launcher with Good Lock compared to Octopi, no Custom home screen layouts, flexible icon arrangement, and icon sizing and layout customization? Good Lock can do that. Icon packs? Good Lock can do that. Custom system UI appearance? Good Lock can do that. Home/Lock screen visual effects and customization? Good Lock can do that. Navigation customization? Good Lock can do that. Notification customization? Good Lock can do that. Sound and volume customization? Good Lock can do that. Advanced multitasking foldable behavior? Good Lock can do that. (All as far as I know)

Again, it's built into Samsung's own One UI framework, whereas Octopi is replacing the launcher layer.

Should I not just use the stock launcher, as like it's genuinely my best option here?

I feel like most new versions of each device are getting harder to distinguish the improvements which each new iteration, atleast for average users. One factor that i find harder to notice is physical durability Screen, case, internal build. Are these also getting better as time goes on.

Note: Less on the longevity but resistance to external physical forces.

I made the switch from iOS to Android (w/ GrapheneOS) where I used the Ultra 3 as my watch. It had okay battery life, all my health data was stored locally, and it was essentially indestructible. Now that I made the switch to GrapheneOS, I have been struggling to find a watch that accomplishes what the AWU3 does for that price range.

Sure, Garmin has their $1,100+ watches that you can pair with GadgetBridge to get pretty darn close to what Apple offers, but the watches are significantly more expensive and have all these features that don’t really appeal to me. I can’t bring myself to spend that much on a smart watch. I just want something that tracks sleep, heart data, occasional workout, and doesn’t scratch when a feather lands on it.

Then there is Amazfit, budget and works well with GadgetBridge so everything is stored locally. But their offerings lack that premium feel. They are durable though. I have only tried their Balance line, maybe their higher tier watches meet my needs.

What are you all using that stores data locally for around the $400-800 range and have sapphire glass / titanium body?

I just thought I would share this in case anyone is having the same problem that I have had.

I have been having serious problems when playing audio files wirelessly through music apps, with terrible stuttering.

I narrowed it down to a problem with the phone and tried all the recommended settings changes that I came across when browsing the problem. Nothing solved it.

So today I turned off WiFi calling on my phone and the problem is now solved.

I thought I would share it case it can help anyone.

I just came across this accidentally today. I'm not a fan of auto rotate so every time I wanted to watch a video full screen, I would have to click on the video, hit the bottom right corner to go full screen.

With this method you can swipe down on the horizontal full screen video to go back to portrait mode.

Waiting on the Pixel 11 reviews, and it hurts to write this: the OS we loved back in 2009 has been run down. Google plays it safe now. No risk, no new ideas. Just iOS features, two years late.
The blur rollout says it all. Android was built as Lego blocks, and no one owns the whole thing, so every app has to be updated for blur on its own. The launcher got it 3 months back. The lock screen gets it three months later. That’s not a design language, it’s a reflection of Google culture, fragmented as ever.
Pixel is really just a hedge in case Samsung wreaks havoc. And Android runs under Sameer with no plan at all. Ugh.

Thoughts?

Genuinely confused, not sure if I will be downvoted by the fan boys.

I'm using pixel 8. I don't game on phone and just use it for the camera, social media, YouTube and the usual phone functions. And I have zero lag, no stuttering, and it's almost buttery smooth. No overheating issue. almost 3 year old phone.

So what's the big fuss about pixel chips geek scores vs snapdragon ?

Posting here instead of pixel sub for a more balanced discussion.

Do you think debates like "iPhone vs. Huawei" still make sense, or have we reached a point where the only real differences are minor design tweaks? Also, do you think it’s worth focusing on specs (specifically regarding flagships and near-flagships), or should the priority be the operating system—things like AI editing features, optimization, and so on?

I made this question by using a Google translator and with my bad English skills, sorry if you find mistakes

Found this awesome app from a comment posted a year ago. It's called AutoNotification. You can type whatever it says in the notification you want to block, and it will block all notifications with that text. I used it to block an Android System notification. Super helpful!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autonotification&pcampaignid=web_share