All current ShoddyTechGarage apps are being shared through closed testing. This page keeps the access path simple so you can understand what to send, what to expect, and how approval works.
If you already know you want in, use the request form. If you want context first, review the projects and then come back here.
If you use a head unit, unusual Android device, or want access to a specific ShoddyTechGarage app, mention that up front so compatibility feedback is easier to track.
Once approved, you receive the official invite path and can install through the supported testing channel instead of dealing with manual sideload complexity.
Clear notes with your device model, Android version, what you were doing, and what went wrong are far more useful than a generic “it broke.”
Keep expectations simple and direct.
Yes. Testers are helping evaluate the apps, report issues, and improve the experience before wider release.
Not always. Android phones are the easiest place to start, but testers with tablets or head units are especially helpful.
You should receive a confirmation or testing invite after your email is added to the approved tester list.
Detailed release-by-release notes live in the Dev Hub and the product update pages, separate from the public onboarding flow.
Join ShoddyTechGarage testing if you want to help shape layout, telemetry behavior, diagnostics workflows, tuning tools, maintenance flows, and real-world usability on actual devices.