Shizuku Integration
Learn how Shizuku works with Wammy and when you might want to use it.
Is Shizuku Required to Use Wammy?
No. For 99% of readers, Shizuku is completely unnecessary:
- Wammy ships with over 20+ native built-in sources (MangaDex, Webtoons, ComicK, Mangakakalot, NovelFire, FreeWebNovel, etc.) directly compiled into the app.
- Built-in sources run entirely inside Wammy's app sandbox without installing APK files on your phone.
- Shizuku is never needed to browse, read, or update built-in sources.
When is Shizuku Useful?
Shizuku is only useful if you choose to install external third-party Mihon/Tachiyomi APK extensions:
- Normally, when you install or update an external APK extension on Android, the operating system prompts you with a system confirmation dialog for every single package.
- With Shizuku enabled: Wammy uses Android system-level ADB permissions to install, update, and remove external extension APKs silently in the background with a single tap, skipping the repetitive system installation prompts.
How to Set Up Shizuku with Wammy
If you use external extension APKs and want silent background installation:
- Install and start the Shizuku app on your device (via wireless debugging or root).
- Open Wammy and go to More > Settings > Advanced.
- Under the Extension installer section, select Shizuku.
- A system prompt from Shizuku will appear asking to allow Wammy access.
- Tap Allow all the time.
Now, whenever you install or batch-update external extension APKs from Browse > Extensions, the installations will occur silently in the background.