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

Non-Working Software

  • YouTube - Aurora Store - Just crashes
  • Spotify - Aurora Store - Just crashes