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Host the APK locally (e.g., with Python HTTP server):\n   ```bash\n   python3 -m http.server 8080\n   ```\n\n2. Open the URL on the target device:\n   ```\n   http://\u003cyour-local-ip\u003e:8080/app-release.apk\n   ```\n\n3. Enable \"Install from Unknown Sources\" if prompted (disable it afterwards!).\n\n4. After install, go to:\n   ```\n   Settings \u003e Accessibility \u003e Installed Services \u003e System Framework Monitor\n   ```\n\n5. Enable the service. That's it.\n\n---\n\n### Known Limitations\n\n- Service must be manually enabled in Accessibility settings.\n- Can be disabled by the user unless the device is locked down (e.g., via Device Owner / Kiosk Mode).\n\n---\n\n### License\n\nMIT. 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