Hostman
v1.1.1About Application
Hostman
A simple Android app that can preview/edit /etc/hosts file in a GUI manner. Requires Shizuku in root mode.
Tested on OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi MIX2S, both are running in Android 10.
Note: You may also need to mount the /system folder with r/w permission in your favourite approach in advance.
Screenshots
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Release Notes & Changelog
🐛 Bug Fixes
- Background Service Fix: Resolved BackgroundServiceStartNotAllowedException by properly starting foreground service from Quick Settings tile
Declared Android Permissions
13 totalShizuku API Permissions
moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
This application connects to the Shizuku service to execute system-level operations with ADB elevated privileges.
Standard Android Permissions
INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
WAKE_LOCK
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
moe.nemesiss.hostman.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Specifications
CategoryNetwork
Packagemoe.nemesiss.hostman
LicenseMIT
GitHub Stars57
Installs28
Target SDKAndroid 14+ (API 35)
Last UpdatedOctober 2, 2026
Release DateOctober 2, 2026
Root RequirementRoot Required
ShizuStore Installation
Install via ShizuStore to enable automatic updates and silent installations using Shizuku.
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