Creating a Custom Android ROM from Stock Without Modifying Source Code

Date: 24/07/2025

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As an Android user, you’ve probably wanted to improve the operating system by adding useful features, removing unnecessary ones, and sharing your creation with the community. Building your own firmware from scratch is a complex process requiring deep knowledge of the subject. However, nothing stops you from taking a standard smartphone firmware and customizing it to suit your needs. This is quite achievable.
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Unlocking and Accessing Data on iOS Devices

Date: 24/07/2025

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In this article, we will provide a detailed account of what happens to an iPhone in a forensic laboratory. We’ll explore the feasibility of bypassing iOS security across different versions and what tools or methods are required for each case. We’ve previously touched on various aspects of this process, but today we’ll delve into it comprehensively and aim to cover all possible scenarios.
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Running Android Apps on Linux with Anbox: A Guide to Setting Up Without Emulators

Date: 14/07/2025

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There are plenty of Android emulators for every possible operating system. The worst ones barely function, while the best run smoothly and sometimes even support gaming. The latter are usually available only for Windows, and their performance on Linux is mediocre. However, today is a day of celebration for Linux users: we now have a way to run Android apps directly on Linux without any emulation or lag, each in its own resizable window. Meet Anbox — the best way to run Android apps on your desktop.
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Hacking Wi-Fi Networks Using a Smartphone: Reconnaissance and Initial Attack Steps

Date: 14/07/2025

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You’ve probably tried hacking wireless networks using a laptop and noticed how cumbersome it can be, not to mention that it draws attention. But why bother with a laptop when you can use a real pocket-sized computer that allows you to go war driving without anyone noticing? In this article, we’ll go through the preparation steps and cover some basic attacks, and in the next article, we’ll dive into more advanced techniques.
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Console Android. 50 ADB Commands Everyone Should Know

Date: 04/06/2025

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There are many tools available for working with a smartphone connected via USB cable or Wi-Fi. Advanced tools allow you to move files, install and uninstall software, view contacts, take screenshots, and even send SMS, but no graphical tool can match the power that the Android console can provide. In this article, we will talk about ADB (Android Debug Bridge) – a standard tool for debugging and working with the Android console from a computer.
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From the Dead in 80 seconds. Bringing the bricked smartphone back to life

Date: 04/06/2025

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Most of the articles in the X-Mobile section are devoted to hacks and tweaks that require rooting, modifying the firmware, or replacing it with a custom one. However, not every reader is ready to subject their smartphone to such operations, fearing that they can turn the device into a brick or lead to instability in operation. Today I will debunk these myths and show that even in the most stalemate situation, it is not so difficult to bring a smartphone back to life.
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