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# How to install mitmproxy certificate as root CA steps:
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How to install mitmproxy certificate as root CA steps:

  1. Create a Android Virtual Device (AVD) using a non Google image to enable root access

  2. Start mitmproxy

  3. Install DuckDuckGo browser via downloaded apk on AVD

    Download via: https://apkcombo.com/duckduckgo/com.duckduckgo.mobile.android/

  4. Start ADV emulator with mitmproxy configured:

   .\emulator.exe -avd Pixel_7_API_28 -http-proxy 127.0.0.1:8080 -writable-system

  1. Install mitmproxy certificate as User.

    Go to mitm.it in your browser (DuckDuckGo) and download the certificate.

    Install the certificate via Settings -> Security -> Advanced -> Encryption and credentials -> Install a certificate -> CA certificate (or similar) instead.

  2. Move the User Certificate to Root CA store

   ./adb.exe root
   ./adb.exe shell avbctl disable-verification
   ./adb.exe reboot
   ./adb.exe remount
   ./adb.exe -s emulator-5554 shell

Run within the AVD:

     # su
     # whoami
     # cp /data/misc/user/0/cacerts-added/* /system/etc/security/cacerts

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