Install Launcher FDroid Aurora - tigerbox-reverse-engineering/tigerbox GitHub Wiki
Preparation
Please use the UART-ADB UART tutorial to gain ADB access.
Get Android Access
Install F-Droid
Download F-Droid APK and install it via adb.
adb install F-Droid.apk
Install OpenLauncher
Run F-Droid and install OpenLauncher
adb shell monkey -p 'org.fdroid.fdroid' -v 5
If the launcher isn't in the foreground, run it directly.
adb shell monkey -p 'com.benny.openlauncher' -v 5
Don't forget to set the OpenLauncher as standard launcher. Otherwise it will start the Tigerbox App.
Install VirtualSoftKeys
As the device only has a power button you will need some kind of virtual buttons. VirtualSoftKeys
Additional notes
Missing GUI elements
The statusbar and the navbar are deactivated.
Starting software via adb
First get a list of your available packages, then run it (replace )
adb shell pm list packages
adb shell monkey -p '<PACKAGENAME>' -v 500
Use scrcpy as remote control.
scrcpy makes remote controlling the device very convient. Just connect your device via adb and start scrcpy.
Working Software
- F-Droid - F-Droid - Store
- Aurora Store - F-Droid - Play Store
- OpenLauncher - F-Droid - Launcher
- NewPipe - F-Droid - YouTube GUI
- VirtualSoftKeys - F-Droid - Hardware button replacement
Non-Working Software
- YouTube - Aurora Store - Just crashes
- Spotify - Aurora Store - Just crashes