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@@ -720,6 +720,10 @@ And for a release build of Tachiyomi:
 
 ### Android Debugger
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> If you didn't build the main app from source with debug enabled and are using a release/beta APK, you **need** a rooted device.
+> If you are using an emulator instead, make sure you choose a profile **without** Google Play.
+
 You can leverage the Android Debugger to step through your extension while debugging.
 
 You *cannot* simply use Android Studio's `Debug 'module.name'` -> this will most likely result in an