Chapter 2. Preparing the Battlefield

In the previous chapter, we learned the basics of Android security and its architecture. In this chapter, we will read about setting up our Android Pentesting lab, which will include downloading and configuring Android SDK and Eclipse. We'll understand ADB in depth and learn how to create and configure Android Virtual Devices (AVDs).

We will cover the following aspects in this chapter:

  • Android Debug Bridge
  • Introduction and setting up of Burp Suite
  • Introduction to APKTool