### Install ADB

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Installs the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tools on your system.

```bash
apt-get install android-tools-adb
```

--------------------------------

### Example hosts file configuration

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This is an example of how the 'hosts' file should be formatted to map IP addresses to machine names on a local network. Ensure your assigned IP addresses are outside the DHCP range and do not conflict with other devices.

```text
127.0.0.1       localhost.localdomain  localhost
192.168.0.1     machine1.com           machine1
192.168.0.2     machine2.com           machine2
192.168.0.3     machine3.com           machine3
192.168.0.4     myAndroid.com          myAndroid
```

--------------------------------

### SSH Connection Command

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Example of connecting to SSHelper via SSH, specifying a port.

```bash
$ ssh (name or IP) -p 2222
```

--------------------------------

### Example Chrome Proxy Configuration

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This is an example of how to configure Google Chrome to use a SOCKS4 proxy running on localhost with port 9999.

```bash
google-chrome --proxy-server="socks4://localhost:9999"
```

--------------------------------

### Gain Superuser Access

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

After successfully logging in via SSHelper, use the 'su' command to elevate your privileges to superuser (root). This requires SuperSU or a similar package to be installed and configured.

```bash
**[username@localhost /data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home]$** su
**username@android:/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home # |**
```

--------------------------------

### Example SSH Hostname Mapping

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

An example of a specific SSH configuration entry mapping a local hostname to an IP address and username. This is practical for networks with fixed IP addressing.

```sshconfig
Host my-local-machine-name
Hostname 192.168.0.1
User Joe
```

--------------------------------

### Execute ADB Command on Ubuntu/Debian

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This command installs the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on Ubuntu/Debian systems. It is executed as root.

```bash
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to Android Device via SSHelper

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use this command to establish an SSH connection to your Android device running SSHelper. Ensure SSHelper is installed and accessible on your network.

```bash
$ ssh (android device name or IP) -p 2222
SSHelper Copyright (c) 2014, P. Lutus http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper
**[username@localhost /data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home]$ |**
```

--------------------------------

### Start SSH Session with Terminal

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use this command to initiate an SSH session when the terminal is not a real TTY. The -tt argument is crucial for proper session functionality, enabling prompts and character printing.

```bash
ssh -tt user@machine
```

--------------------------------

### SSH Command Execution Without Login

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Example of executing a command (ls -la) via SSH without a formal login shell.

```bash
$ ssh (name or IP) -p 2222 ls -la
```

--------------------------------

### Verbose SSH Client Logging

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use the -vvv option with the ssh client to get detailed logging of the logon transaction. This is useful for diagnosing issues like file and directory permissions.

```bash
$ ssh -vvv (Android device name or IP) -p 2222

```

--------------------------------

### SSHelper Server Log Message

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This log message indicates that the Secure Shell server has successfully started and is listening on port 2222. This is the default port for non-rooted Android devices using SSH.

```log
2011-10-31 20:31:22 sshd: Server listening on 0.0.0.0 port 2222
```

--------------------------------

### Launch Chrome with SOCKS Proxy Argument

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

To configure Google Chrome to use a SOCKS proxy, launch it with the --proxy-server argument. Specify the SOCKS version, hostname, and port.

```bash
google-chrome --proxy-server="socks4://hostname:hostport"
```

--------------------------------

### Remounting System Directory (Conceptual)

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This snippet illustrates a command to remount a system directory. It's presented as a conceptual step before rebooting.

```bash
mv platform.xml /system/etc/permissions/
```

--------------------------------

### Partition External Storage as Mixed

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

For a combination of private and public storage, use this command. Replace 'disk:nnn,nn' with your device's disk identifier and '25' with the desired percentage of public space.

```bash
sm partition disk:nnn,nn mixed 25
```

--------------------------------

### Original platform.xml Permissions

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This is the original content of the platform.xml file before any modifications.

```xml
<permission name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="sdcard_all" />
</permission>

```

--------------------------------

### Setting SSH Directory and File Permissions

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

These commands set the correct permissions for your home directory and the .ssh directory, which is crucial for secure SSH connections and public-key authentication.

```bash
$ cd ~
$ chmod 700 .
$ cd ~/.ssh
$ chmod 700 .
$ chmod 600 *
```

--------------------------------

### Test Root Access with Traceroute

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Confirm root access by executing the 'traceroute' command. This network diagnostic tool requires superuser privileges.

```bash
**username@android:/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home #** traceroute 8.8.8.8
traceroute to 8.8.8.8 (8.8.8.8), 30 hops max, 38 byte packets
1  192.168.0.95 (192.168.0.95)  2.708 ms  1.242 ms  1.947 ms
2  10.65.4.1 (10.65.4.1)  23.436 ms  11.141 ms  10.679 ms
3  24.143.127.129 (24.143.127.129)  12.361 ms  11.908 ms  13.150 ms
4  24.113.16.1 (24.113.16.1)  16.002 ms  28.197 ms  22.709 ms
5  64.146.252.249 (64.146.252.249)  12.176 ms  21.119 ms  24.877 ms
6  64.184.133.70 (64.184.133.70)  19.423 ms  13.179 ms  11.724 ms
7  66.249.94.214 (66.249.94.214)  11.801 ms  66.249.94.212 (66.249.94.212)
24.914 ms  66.249.94.214 (66.249.94.214)  14.273 ms
8  66.249.94.197 (66.249.94.197)  26.675 ms  66.249.94.199 (66.249.94.199)
16.210 ms  15.423 ms
9  216.239.46.158 (216.239.46.158)  63.807 ms  216.239.46.156 (216.239.46.156)
43.581 ms  216.239.46.158 (216.239.46.158)  43.965 ms
10  216.239.46.53 (216.239.46.53)  60.283 ms  51.846 ms  55.939 ms
11  216.239.46.191 (216.239.46.191)  52.155 ms  54.138 ms  216.239.43.217
(216.239.43.217)  52.903 ms
12  *  *  *
13  8.8.8.8 (8.8.8.8)  62.200 ms  52.805 ms  62.179 ms
```

--------------------------------

### Verifying SSH Directory Permissions

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This command lists the contents and permissions of the .ssh directory. Ensure that permissions match the recommended secure settings for public-key authentication.

```bash
$ cd ~/.ssh
$ ls -la
drwx------  2 username users  4096 Nov  2 12:20 .
drwx------ 59 username users  4096 Nov  3 03:53 ..
-rw-------  1 username users 20584 Nov  2 17:26 authorized_keys
-rw-------  1 username users   149 Oct 26 11:54 config
-rw-------  1 username users   668 Oct  6 18:45 id_rsa
-rw-------  1 username users   605 Oct  6 18:45 id_rsa.pub
-rw-------  1 username users 24992 Nov  2 17:30 known_hosts
```

--------------------------------

### Connecting with Dolphin File Browser on Linux

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

How to connect to your Android device using SSHelper from the Dolphin file browser on a Linux desktop. Use the 'sftp://' protocol followed by the IP address and port.

```text
sftp://(ip address):2222
```

--------------------------------

### List Connected Devices with ADB

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Connect your Android device to your computer via USB and enable USB debugging. Open a terminal in the ADB directory and run this command to verify the device connection.

```bash
adb devices (Linux: ./adb devices)
```

--------------------------------

### Copy Configuration File from Android Device

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use SCP to copy a configuration file from the Android device to your computer. Ensure you have the device name or IP address.

```bash
$ scp (device name or IP):/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml .
```

--------------------------------

### View Firewall Rules with Iptables

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Inspect the device's firewall rules using the 'iptables -L' command. This requires superuser privileges.

```bash
**username@android:/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home #** iptables -L
(long list of firewall rules ...)
```

--------------------------------

### Test Root Access with Ping

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Verify root access by running the 'ping' command. This command is typically restricted to superusers.

```bash
**username@android:/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home #** ping 8.8.8.8
PING 8.8.8.8 (8.8.8.8): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: seq=0 ttl=45 time=55.733 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: seq=1 ttl=45 time=62.904 ms
( ... )
```

--------------------------------

### Connecting with WinSCP on Windows

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Instructions for connecting to your Android device using SSHelper from a Windows machine with WinSCP. Ensure you have the correct IP address and port (2222). The default password is 'admin'.

```text
Host name: [Your Android Device's IP Address]
Port number: 2222
User name: anything
Password: admin
File protocol: SFTP
```

--------------------------------

### Alias for Color Directory Listings

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This alias in the .profile file enables colorized directory listings by using the provided Busybox 'ls' executable.

```bash
alias ls="$SSHELPER/bin/ls"
```

--------------------------------

### Access Android Device Shell

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Once the device is connected and authorized, use this command to open an interactive shell session on the Android device.

```bash
adb shell (Linux: ./adb shell)
```

--------------------------------

### Run logcat with Python script

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Filters logcat output for informational messages and pipes it to a Python script for syntax highlighting.

```bash
$ adb logcat -v time *:I | (path)/logcatcolor.py
```

--------------------------------

### Edit hosts file on Windows

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use this command to open the 'hosts' file for editing with administrator privileges on Windows systems. Ensure you have the necessary permissions before executing.

```batch
> notepad \windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
```

--------------------------------

### Log into Android Device via SSH

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Connect to your Android device using SSH. This command initiates a shell session on the device.

```bash
$ ssh (device name)
SSHelper Version 7.7 Copyright 2014, P. Lutus
u0_a219@MSM8974:/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home $
```

--------------------------------

### Copy Edited File Back to Device

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use SCP to copy the edited platform.xml file back to the SSHelper home directory on the Android device. The 'sync' command ensures data is written.

```bash
$ scp platform.xml (device name or IP):~
$ sync

```

--------------------------------

### Run logcat with Bash script

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Filters logcat output for informational messages and pipes it to a Bash script for syntax highlighting. This method is slower than using a Python script.

```bash
$ adb logcat -v time *:I | (path)/logcatcolor.sh
```

--------------------------------

### Partition External Storage as Public

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

To format external storage as conventional public storage, accessible to most Android apps, use this command. Replace 'disk:nnn,nn' with your device's disk identifier.

```bash
sm partition disk:nnn,nn public
```

--------------------------------

### Gain Root Privileges

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Switch to the superuser (root) account on the Android device. This requires the device to be rooted.

```bash
u0_a219@MSM8974:/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home $ su
root@MSM8974:/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/home #
```

--------------------------------

### Edit hosts file on Linux

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use this command to open the 'hosts' file for editing with root privileges on Linux systems. Ensure you have the necessary permissions before executing.

```bash
$ sudo kwrite /etc/hosts
```

--------------------------------

### Partition External Storage as Private

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

To merge external storage with internal storage for private use, use this command, replacing 'disk:nnn,nn' with your device's disk identifier. This is the recommended option.

```bash
sm partition disk:nnn,nn private
```

--------------------------------

### Access Log Display Web Server

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Connect to the log display web server from a networked machine to view the Secure Shell server's activity log. The default port is 8080, but this can be changed in user settings.

```bash
http://(device name/IP):8080
```

--------------------------------

### Edited platform.xml Permissions

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This is the modified content of the platform.xml file, showing added permissions in green.

```xml
<permission name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<span style="color:green"><group gid="media_rw" /></span>
</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<span style="color:green"><group gid="media_rw"/></span>
</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="sdcard_all" />
<span style="color:green"><group gid="media_rw" /></span>
</permission>

```

--------------------------------

### Rsync command for Android synchronization

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use this command to synchronize directories with Android's /sdcard, avoiding permission and timestamp issues. It archives, compresses, and verbosely lists changes, comparing files by size only.

```bash
$ rsync -azv --no-perms --no-times --size-only  
  (source path)/ (android name or address):(dest path)/
```

--------------------------------

### Enabling SSH Server Debug Mode

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This command sequence illustrates how to connect to an Android device via SSH to access verbose debug logs. It requires setting the data logging mode selector first.

```bash
ssh (Android device name or IP) -p 2222
```

--------------------------------

### Retrieve Android Network Interface Information

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

After logging into your Android device via SSH, use the 'ifconfig' command to display network interface details, including the MAC address.

```bash
$ ifconfig
```

```text
wlan0     Link encap:Ethernet  HWaddr 64:6a:2c:8e:1e:63
```

--------------------------------

### List Available Disks

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Within the Android device shell, execute this command to identify the disk identifiers for your external storage devices. The output will show numbers like 'disk:179,64'.

```bash
sm list-disks
```

--------------------------------

### SSH Configuration for Non-Standard Port

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

To avoid repeatedly typing a non-standard SSH port (like 2222), create a 'config' file in your SSH client's configuration directory. This allows you to connect using standard commands like 'sftp hostname' or 'ssh hostname'.

```text
host (IP address)
port 2222
```

--------------------------------

### Alternative SSH Key Copying Method

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use this method to copy your public SSH key to the Android device if the standard 'ssh-copy-id' command fails. Ensure you replace '(android device IP address)' with the actual IP.

```bash
$ cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub | ssh -p 2222 (android device IP address) \
'cat >> .ssh/authorized_keys'
```

--------------------------------

### Accessing SSHelper Debug Logs via Browser

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This URL format is used to access the activity log of the SSHelper server from a web browser on the main machine. It's part of the debugging process.

```url
http://(Android device name or IP):8080
```

--------------------------------

### Access Clipboard Web Server

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Access the clipboard web server from a local network browser to read and write to the Android clipboard. The default port is 8081, which can be modified by the user.

```bash
http://(device name/IP):8081
```

--------------------------------

### Set up SSH Tunnel for SOCKS Proxy

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Use this command to establish an SSH tunnel for a SOCKS proxy. Ensure the port is above 1024 and replace placeholders with your Android device's network name or IP. The -N flag prevents an interactive shell session.

```bash
ssh -N -D (port) (Android device network name or IP) -p 2222
```

--------------------------------

### SSH connection using hostname

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

After configuring the 'hosts' file, you can connect to your Android device using its assigned hostname instead of its IP address. This simplifies SSH connections and file transfers.

```bash
$ ssh myAndroid
```

--------------------------------

### SSH Command Success with Hostname

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Shows that the 'ssh' command successfully uses hostnames configured in the SSH config file. This confirms the intended functionality for SSH family commands.

```bash
$ ssh hostname
```

--------------------------------

### Ping Command Failure with Hostname

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Demonstrates that the 'ping' command does not work with hostnames configured via the SSH config file. This highlights a limitation of the name resolution method.

```bash
$ ping hostname
```

--------------------------------

### Rsync command with custom SSH port

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

If the default SSH port is not used, specify the custom port with the '-e' option for Rsync to connect to the Android device.

```bash
$ rsync **-e 'ssh -p 2222'** -azv --no-perms --no-times --size-only  
  (source path)/ (android name or address):(dest path)/
```

--------------------------------

### Adding SSH Permission in Android Development

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This code attempts to add a permission for SSH access within an Android development environment. It demonstrates a common approach to granting permissions.

```java
android.permission.ACCESS_SSH
```

--------------------------------

### Generate SSH Authentication Keys

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Generates a pair of SSH authentication keys (private and public) using RSA encryption. The -N '' flag ensures no passphrase is set for the private key.

```bash
$ ssh-keygen -t rsa -f ~/.ssh/id_rsa -N ''
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to Android Device via SSH

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Connect to your Android device using SSH with a non-standard port. This command is used when the SSH client is not configured to use a default port for the device.

```bash
$ ssh -p 2222 (ip address)
```

--------------------------------

### SSH Config for Local Name Resolution

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This snippet shows the format for an SSH configuration file entry to map local hostnames to IP addresses. It's useful for enabling name resolution on Android devices.

```sshconfig
Host (name)
Hostname (ip)
User (username for SSH login)
```

--------------------------------

### Copy Public SSH Key to Android Device

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Copies the generated public SSH key to the specified Android device IP address on port 2222. This enables passwordless login.

```bash
$ ssh-copy-id -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub  -p 2222 (android device IP address)
```

--------------------------------

### Configure SSH Client for Android Port

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

Create or modify the SSH config file on your desktop/laptop to automatically use port 2222 for your Android device. This avoids manually specifying the port for each SSH connection.

```bash
host (Android device name or ip address)
port 2222
```

--------------------------------

### Copying SSH Public Key with ssh-copy-id

Source: http://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper

This command copies your public SSH key to the Android device, allowing passwordless login. Replace '(android device IP address)' with the device's IP and ensure the port (2222) is correct.

```bash
$ ssh-copy-id -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub -p 2222 (android device IP address)
```

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