Escape SHA256! Mine Many Algorithms on Your Android Phone (cpuminer-opt Tutorial)
Learn how to mine cryptocurrency directly on your Android phone using cpuminer-opt!
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to:
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✅ Upload and configure cpuminer on Android
✅ Mine GlobalBoost (BTSY) using the Yescrypt algorithm
✅ Connect to Zpool (or other supported pools)
✅ Receive payouts in Digibyte (DGB) or many others safely
This guide is beginner-friendly and walks you through every step, including wallet setup and worker configuration.
🔗 Get cpuminer-opt on GitHub (by JayDDee): https://github.com/JayDDee/cpuminer-opt
⚠️ Disclaimer: Mining on mobile devices may affect performance and battery life. Always double-check wallet addresses and pool settings. Zergpool is shutting down in September 2025 — consider alternate pools if needed.
📱 Step-by-Step: Install cpuminer on Android
1. Download and install *Termux* from F-Droid (not Google Play).
2. Open Termux and update packages:
pkg update && pkg upgrade
3. Install dependencies:
pkg install git wget tar proot build-essential
4. Clone cpuminer-opt from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/JayDDee/cpuminer-o...
5. Go into the folder:
cd cpuminer-opt
6. Build cpuminer:
./build.sh
7. Start mining with your pool and wallet settings, e.g.:
./cpuminer -a yescrypt -o stratum+tcp://yescrypt.na.mine.zpool.com:6233 -u YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS -p c=DGB
Now you’re mining Yescrypt Coins and getting paid in DGB directly from your Android phone!