Troubleshooting SUSFS Hooks for com.android.settings on Google Pixel 8

Having trouble hooking com.android.settings using SUSFS and the `https://github.com/sidex15/ksu_module_susfs` module on your Google Pixel 8? You're not alone.

This document outlines the issue, steps to reproduce, expected behavior, and provides insights based on your device setup.

**Issue Description:**

When attempting to hook com.android.settings using a compiled SUSFS kernel, adding the module, and including com.android.settings in the KSU umount list, shortcuts or clones do not appear within the Settings application.

**Steps to Reproduce:**

1. Compile a SUSFS kernel.
2. Add the SUSFS module from the provided repository ("https://github.com/sidex15/ksu_module_susfs").
3. Integrate KSU 11988 and ensure the KSU -".
settings application is added to the umount list within the KSU configuration.
4. Attempt to access shortcuts or cloned settings functionalities within the Settings app.

**Expected Behavior:**

Upon successful implementation, shortcuts or cloned settings functionalities should be readily accessible within the Settings application.

**Device Setup:**

* **Device:** Google Pixel 8
* **Kernel:** A15 - Kernel GKI 5.15.164
* **Android Version:** 2024 11
* **KSU Version:** 11988
* **SUSFS Version:** Next version from https://gitlab.com/simonpunk/susfs4ksu/-/tree/gki-android14-5.15?ref_type=heads
* **Root Access:**
* ADB
* Adway
* Call recorder
* Pixel xpert
* Swiftbackup
* Termux
* **Wireguard
* **Umount on every app hooked by Pixel Xpert
*(eveything else work)**
* **LSPOSED Internal:** 7274
* **Licensed Apps:**
* Call recording
* Card emulator pro
* Hidemyapp List
* Pixel Xpert (with every nice hook)"

**Further Investigation:**

To pinpoint the cause, it would be helpful to examine the following:

* Susfs Logs:
* KSU Logs
* Verification that com.android.settings is indeed listed in the KSU umount list and no syntax errors exist.
* Ensure that the compiled SUSFS kernel and the SUSFS module are compatible with your Pixel 8's specific model and Android version.

**Note:** Remember to follow best practices for using SUSFS and KSU, including thorough testing and potential backups before making significant changes to your device's system or modules.

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