How to start Crypto Miner?

 

It looks like you're interested in setting up a cryptocurrency miner on your Android tablet. While there are some open-source tools related to crypto mining, **directly installing and running a cryptocurrency miner on an Android tablet running Android 10 or later is generally not recommended or practical for several key reasons:**

* **Performance Limitations:** Android tablets, even high-end ones, have significantly less processing power (CPU and sometimes GPU) compared to desktop computers or specialized mining hardware (ASICs). This means your mining efforts would likely be very inefficient and generate minimal returns.

* **Battery Drain and Overheating:** Mining is a computationally intensive task that will quickly drain your tablet's battery and cause it to overheat. Prolonged overheating can potentially damage the device.

* **Software Compatibility:** Many mining software applications are designed for desktop operating systems (Windows, Linux) and may not have direct Android support. While some projects might have Android-related components, setting them up can be complex and often requires advanced technical skills, including rooting your device.

* **Security Risks:** Downloading and running untrusted mining software from unofficial sources can expose your device to malware and security vulnerabilities.

* **Android Restrictions:** Modern Android versions have security features and power management optimizations that can interfere with the continuous, resource-intensive processes required for mining.

**However, to address your interest in the topic and the tools you shared, here's a breakdown of why those links are relevant to crypto mining in general (but not easily applicable to your Android tablet) and what a highly simplified, theoretical approach might look like (with strong warnings):**

**Understanding the Provided Links:**

* **`https://github.com/bringlive/cpuminer-opt-arm`:** This repository contains an optimized CPU miner specifically for ARM architecture processors, which are found in most Android devices. This is one of the few links directly relevant to the *architecture* of your tablet. However, compiling and running it on Android requires a development environment and significant technical expertise.

* **`https://github.com/lpsm-dev/docker-crypto-miner`:** This project uses Docker to containerize various crypto miners. While Docker can run on some Linux-based Android environments (after rooting), it adds another layer of complexity and resource overhead.

* **`https://www.reddit.com/r/NiceHash/comments/6my639/dillonn_nicehash_miner_legacy_1800/` and `https://github.com/nicehash/NiceHashQuickMiner` and `https://github.com/nicehash/NiceHashMiner`:** These links point to NiceHash software. NiceHash is a platform that allows you to sell your computing power for cryptocurrency. While NiceHash has a Windows application, they don't offer a direct, officially supported mining application for Android tablets.

* **`https://github.com/luke-jr/bfgminer`:** This is a modular ASIC/FPGA miner, primarily designed for specialized mining hardware, not typically relevant to Android devices.

* **`https://www.monero.how/tutorial-how-to-mine-monero`:** This is a general tutorial on mining Monero, often using desktop software.

**Theoretical and Highly Simplified Steps (with Strong Warnings):**

**This is for informational purposes only and is highly discouraged. Proceeding could harm your device and expose you to security risks.**

1. **Enable Developer Options and ADB Debugging:** On your Android tablet, go to Settings > About tablet (or similar) and tap the "Build number" multiple times until you see a message saying "You are now a developer!". Then, go to Settings > System > Developer options and enable "USB debugging".

2. **Install ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on a Computer:** You'll need a computer to interact with your tablet via ADB. Download and install the ADB tools for your operating system.

3. **Connect Tablet to Computer:** Connect your Android tablet to your computer using a USB cable.

4. **Open a Command Prompt/Terminal on your Computer:** Navigate to the directory where you installed ADB.

5. **Verify Device Connection:** Run the command `adb devices`. You should see your tablet listed. You might need to authorize the connection on your tablet screen.

6. **Download a Suitable ARM Miner (e.g., `cpuminer-opt-arm`):** On your computer, download the source code for a miner like `cpuminer-opt-arm` from its GitHub repository.

7. **Compile the Miner for Android (Complex):** This is the most challenging step. You would need to set up an Android NDK (Native Development Kit) environment on your computer and figure out how to cross-compile the miner for your tablet's specific ARM architecture. This often involves modifying build scripts and resolving dependencies.

8. **Push the Compiled Binary to your Tablet:** Once compiled (if successful), you would use ADB to transfer the executable file to your tablet: `adb push /path/to/compiled/miner /data/local/tmp/miner`.

9. **Open an ADB Shell:** Use the command `adb shell` to access your tablet's command line.

10. **Navigate to the Executable:** Use `cd /data/local/tmp` to go to the directory where you pushed the miner.

11. **Make the Miner Executable:** Use `chmod +x miner` to give the file execute permissions.

12. **Run the Miner (with extreme caution):** You would then attempt to run the miner with the necessary arguments (pool address, worker name, etc.). This command will vary depending on the specific miner. For example: `./miner -a yescrypt -o stratum+tcp://pool.example.com:3333 -u YOUR_WALLET -p YOUR_PASSWORD`.

**Why this is a bad idea:**

* **Complexity:** The compilation process is very technical and prone to errors.

* **Resource Intensive:** Running the miner will heavily tax your tablet's CPU, leading to extreme battery drain and overheating.

* **No Guarantees:** There's no guarantee the miner will even run correctly or efficiently on your specific Android version and hardware.

* **Potential Damage:** Overheating can permanently damage your tablet.

* **Limited Profitability:** The low processing power will likely result in negligible cryptocurrency gains, far less than the cost of electricity and potential device damage.

**In conclusion, while the idea of using your Android tablet for crypto mining might seem interesting, the practicalities and risks involved make it highly unadvisable. You're much better off exploring crypto mining on dedicated hardware or through cloud mining services (with due diligence regarding their legitimacy).**