diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
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+GO ?= latest
+
+statusgo:
+	go install
+	@echo "Done installing status go."
+	@echo "Run \"statusgo\" to view available commands"
+
+statusgo-android: xgo
+	xgo --go=$(GO) --targets=android-16/aar ./
+	@echo "Android cross compilation done:"
+
+xgo:
+	go get github.com/karalabe/xgo