Most monitoring guides skip the parts that actually matter: keeping the daemon alive after a reboot, surviving Termux kills, and getting data out without draining the battery. This guide covers the real setup — what runs where, why, and how to verify it's actually working.
What Can You Monitor Remotely?
Modern Android surveillance tools like XeraX give you access to virtually every sensor and data point on the device:
- GPS location — real-time and historical tracking
- SMS and call logs — incoming and outgoing
- Camera — silent photos, burst mode, video
- Microphone — live or recorded audio
- Apps and files — browser history, installed apps, file access
No-Root vs Root Monitoring
Most features work without root access. You get GPS, camera, mic, SMS, call logs, and file browsing. Root (via Magisk) unlocks deeper access: keylogging, packet sniffing, WhatsApp extraction, and full Background Service Mode.
How It Works
XeraX runs as a background Termux process. It runs as a lightweight background process. All commands are delivered through a Telegram bot — tap a button and within seconds you receive a photo, location pin, or audio recording.
Getting Started
After purchasing a plan, you receive a one-line install command. Run it in Termux on the enrolled device. The entire setup takes under 90 seconds.