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Issue 1 · October 1, 2026 · written by the developer, Richard
What shipped
- Helper 1.4.2: the Wi-Fi automation looks for a splash page's own "use network as is / without internet" option first, including items hidden in a three-dot menu, and only falls back to logging in if there isn't one. It also no longer crashes on portals that redirect to an address without
http://. Installs over 1.4.1. I tested the logic against simulated portals; I have not yet seen it on a real one.
- NetGuard 1.4.0: network-mode presets corrected for Android 15 (LTE, 5G and mixed masks), with a warning before any disruptive command runs.
- Six new no-root guides: bloatware removal, 5G/4G/2G switching, keeping Shizuku alive after a reboot, an ADB terminal on the phone itself, App Ops permissions, and a free optimizer with no ads. All on the guides page.
Where DPHMS OS stands
DPHMS OS (the Arch Linux desktop in a container) is still in testing on a real phone. The desktop draws and the icons load. The DPHMS theme and dock were missing because a background settings service could not start; the fix is in payload v26 and waiting on a device test. I will not call it finished until it has been seen working.
What I am working on next
- Confirming Helper 1.4.2 on a real captive portal.
- Verifying OS payload v26 on the Moto G 2024 Power 5G.
- More guides, one at a time, each for a real question people search.
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