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How to Set Up a Mobile Pentesting Lab at Home

Ashhadali
3 min readNov 20, 2024

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Creating a mobile pentesting lab at home can help you safely test and analyze mobile applications. Below are the steps you need to follow, along with explanations of the commands used throughout the process. This guide uses simple English to ensure clarity.

What You Need

Before starting, gather the following tools and files:

1. **Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.1.0**: This software creates virtual machines on your computer, allowing you to run multiple operating systems.

2. **Genymotion 3.6.0**: A tool that allows you to run Android emulators. It simulates Android devices on your computer.

3. **Frida Tools**: A set of tools for testing and analyzing applications. These include:
— `frida_server`
— `frida_Server_16.1.7_android-x86` (specific version for Android)
— `frida_Server_16.1.7_android-x86.xz` (a compressed file)
— `frida-server-window-x86_64.exe` (for Windows)
— `fridaantiroot.js` (a script for anti-root checks)
— `frida_multiple-unpinning.js` (a script for bypassing security)
— `frida_gadget-16.1.7-android-x86.so` (dynamic library for Frida)

4. **Platform Tools Folder**: This folder contains necessary tools for working with Android, including:
— `sqlite3.exe`
— `adb.exe` (Android Debug Bridge)
— `fastboot.exe`
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Ashhadali
Ashhadali

Written by Ashhadali

3+ years as a Security Engineer, I excel in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for web apps, networks, and mobile apps.

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