How do PALEOS.IO apps help me focus?

PALEOS.IO apps are designed to eliminate digital distractions at the system level. For example, the Hz Custom Refresh Rate app locks your display to a fixed refresh rate. This eliminates the constant micro-interruptions caused by the screen dynamically shifting between rates during scrolling, notifications, and UI transitions, keeping your focus exactly where it belongs. Additionally, by disabling the adaptive refresh rate subsystem's continuous background polling, it reduces background noise and wake events, allowing you to stay deep in a creative session without your device pulling at your attention

What are the security benefits of PALEOS.IO apps?

PALEOS.IO apps hold the line on privacy with a zero-compromise architecture. Every application is completely severed from the internet. Because the tools are offline by design, your data is physically incapable of leaving your device. There are no ads, no tracking scripts, no telemetry, and no superfluous permissions. Furthermore, apps like Time Sync reduce your exposure to passive telemetry by routing your device's time synchronization away from default corporate NTP servers to trusted, privacy-respecting alternatives, mitigating time-based attack vectors like clock skew exploits and certificate replay attacks.

What are the benefits of having root-level system apps that do not connect to the internet?

Having deep system access without internet connectivity provides the ultimate balance of power and privacy. It allows you to control core device functions—like atomic clock servers and display refresh rates—without the risk of your data being harvested or transmitted. This "air-gapped" approach ensures that the app performs its single task flawlessly and securely, entirely under your command, without phoning home or exposing your device to external network vulnerabilities.

Why should I trust apps from PALEOS.IO?

You can trust PALEOS.IO apps because they are built on a foundation of transparency and user empowerment. The apps require no internet connectivity, meaning they physically cannot harvest analytics or send your data anywhere . They request no unnecessary permissions and contain zero ads or trackers. PALEOS.IO engineers tools that bring advanced system management to the surface with thoughtful, accessible designs, ensuring that what you install is exactly what it appears to be—a focused, secure precision instrument.

Is Shizuku a trustworthy app?

Yes, Shizuku is widely considered a trustworthy tool within the Android power-user community. It is an open-source project developed by RikkaApps, meaning its source code is publicly available on GitHub for anyone to review and audit for malicious behavior. Shizuku acts as a secure proxy, allowing normal apps to use system APIs directly with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) privileges without requiring full device root access. Its transparent operation and open-source nature make it a reliable bridge for advanced system management.

Why do PALEOS.IO apps require Shizuku?

PALEOS.IO apps use Shizuku to unlock deep system access without requiring users to undergo risky and complex root procedures. Shizuku allows PALEOS.IO apps to securely interact with privileged system APIs—such as changing the NTP server or locking the screen refresh rate—using ADB permissions. This provides the necessary power to control system-level settings while maintaining a high level of security and accessibility for the use.

Where do I download Shizuku and how do I install it?

You can download Shizuku from official sources such as the Google Play Store, GitHub Releases, or the IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository.

To install and start Shizuku without root access, you can use the Wireless Debugging method (for Android 11 and above):

1. Enable "Developer options" and "USB Debugging" in your device settings.

2. Enter "Wireless debugging" and enable it.

3. Open the Shizuku app and start the pairing process.

4. Tap "Pair device with pairing code" in the Wireless debugging settings and enter the code into Shizuku's notification.

5. Once paired, start Shizuku from within the app.

(Note: Although the system-level changes made by PALEOS.IO apps are persistent across boot on most devices, due to system limitations, if you want to make additional changes, you may need to perform step #2 again after each device reboot, as restarting turns off Wireless Debugging.)

For older devices (Android 10 and below), you can start Shizuku by connecting your device to a computer and running a specific ADB command provided in the Shizuku app.

How do I start Shizuku on older devices?

For older devices running Android 10 and below, you can start Shizuku by connecting your device to a computer and using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). Follow these detailed steps:

1. Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging:
   - Open your device's system Settings and go to About phone.
   - Tap the Build number quickly several times until you see a message saying "You are now a developer!"
   - Go back to the main Settings menu, find Developer Options, and enable USB Debugging.

2. Install ADB on your Computer:
   - Download the "SDK Platform Tools" provided by Google for your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and extract it to a folder.
   - Open the extracted folder.
   - Windows: Hold down the Shift key, right-click inside the folder, and select Open PowerShell window here or Open command window here.
   - Mac/Linux: Open the Terminal app and navigate to the extracted folder.

3. Connect and Authorize your Device:
   - Connect your Android device to the computer using a USB cable.
   - In the terminal or command window, type adb devices (or ./adb devices on Mac/Linux/PowerShell) and press Enter.
   - A dialog box will appear on your Android device asking to "Allow USB debugging". Check "Always allow from this computer" and tap OK.
   - Run the adb devices command again. You should see your device listed with the word "device" next to it.

4. Start Shizuku:
   - Copy the specific ADB command provided within the Shizuku app (for Shizuku v11.2.0+, the command is typically adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh).
   - Paste the command into your computer's terminal and press Enter.
   - If successful, the Shizuku app on your device will show that Shizuku has started successfully.

(Note: Due to system limitations on Android 10 and below, you will need to repeat this ADB process every time you reboot your device .)

How can I contact you?

You can reach us at our contact page and I will do my best to respond within 48 hours.

What is your privacy policy?

You can view the privacy policy for all apps and the PALEOS.IO website here.