There are many tools available for working with a smartphone connected via USB cable or Wi-Fi. Advanced tools allow you to move files, install and uninstall software, view contacts, take screenshots, and even send SMS, but no graphical tool can match the power that the Android console can provide. In this article, we will talk about ADB (Android Debug Bridge) – a standard tool for debugging and working with the Android console from a computer.

Most of the articles in the X-Mobile section are devoted to hacks and tweaks that require rooting, modifying the firmware, or replacing it with a custom one. However, not every reader is ready to subject their smartphone to such operations, fearing that they can turn the device into a brick or lead to instability in operation. Today I will debunk these myths and show that even in the most stalemate situation, it is not so difficult to bring a smartphone back to life.

Flipper Zero, a hacker multitool created by Russian developers, has become quite famous by now. At the beginning of 2021, the project raised almost 5 million USD on Kickstarter, and the community keenly followed production-related twists and turns and subsequent difficulties with its distribution and delivery. In this article, I am going to share my Flipper-related for you to decide whether such a device is worth purchasing or not.

In the hands of a hacker, an ordinary Android smartphone can become a formidable weapon – either on its own or in combination with other devices. But hardware is only one component of hacker’s success: to transform a phone into a hacker tool, special software is required.

Once, while being on a job search, I received an interesting test assignment: analyze Viber for Android, find vulnerabilities in it, and exploit them. Using this episode as an example, I will demonstrate you an efficient approach that can be used to analyze real apps and obtain results in a short time. Joking aside: if you go through all the steps described below, you have a good chance to find a 0-day vulnerability in Viber. 😉

Each of us uses satellite navigation to get anywhere outside our backyard. But what if GPS, as of a sudden, stops working and cannot be used to determine your location anymore? This article presents an efficient technique enabling you to fool GPS.