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Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#142

Is it me or are the comments all complete spam? The top three all say the same thing, roughly, "well built / good build quality / impressed with build, etc".

I have a couple friends with them and ordered mine about a month ago, should be delivered any day. I've only heard good things about this device, I really don't think it's spam.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#143

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm still waiting for my Kickstarter version (suposideley by July 26th) and as one of the first few backers I would hope I receive mine before others can just go buy one... Yes I live in Switzerland but it's not at the edge or the world. Most have received theirs already but Swiss people had to wait a while...

From Switzerland, too. I have seen their shipping map — apparently, they haven't started shipping to Switzerland yet, as we are not in the EU :(

I got the shipping notification from FedEx today coming from Hong Kong. I just hope Swiss customs won't be a pain.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#144
post #81
post #5

Can anyone provide examples on how to use this? The FAQ and Blog have a ton of info on what it is and how to get it, but I don't see anything on why.

i use it to clone my work badge onto the chip in my hand... and to have all my amiibos in a nice easy portable package for switch gaming on the go. haven't explored anything else

Wait, back up there: "chip in my hand?"

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#145

PSA: the main benefit of this s the ease of use, due to a lcd display, buttons and software support. If you're familiar with arduino/esp* programming, you can get the components (eg. esp32, cc1101, nfc reader, and infrared transciever) for a lot cheaper on aliexpress or your local reseller, and all of those things are in stock. (or in other words, if you're one of those people who buy stuff like this, play with it fo…

"Usability" of software/hardware is often the biggest barrier for people looking to learn these kinds of skills. I applaud their effort, I would love to see more development and hacking tools take this approach.

+ If it wasn't OllyDBG, I would never have understood how a computer works.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#146

Just got mine a few days ago (EU based). Well built, works as promised. But I find that it mostly works for simple things like controlling lights, tv etc. Most interesting targets use proper encryption (mifare classic for example) so I had no luck accessing my company badge. Mifare Desire data cannot be read properly at the moment it seems, but I'm sure that will be fixed. Fun little tool, will probably end up in a d…

I've been reading my bank cards with the 'unleashed' firmware, not tried a replay yet and it lists Mifare DESFire in the special read actions (not tried, not hw to test)

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#147
post #144
post #81

Earlier quoted context omitted.

i use it to clone my work badge onto the chip in my hand... and to have all my amiibos in a nice easy portable package for switch gaming on the go. haven't explored anything else

Wait, back up there: "chip in my hand?"

A colleague I worked with did the same a few years back https://twitter.com/danhett/status/888390099066642432

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#148
post #84

I have a passing interest in wireless hacking but I have no idea if I have the skillset to make any use of it. How useful is this for someone with zero pen testing and/or wireless experience? I'm curious to know what it would take to hack my garage door or key fob for my car

Out of the box it supports limited raw rf capture and replay. Your garage door (probably) and your car key fob use rolling codes which change each time the button is pressed. This is not supported, and likely won’t be in the official firmware. I’ve used mine to make copies of all rf and ir remotes in my home. Fans, tv, bidet, AC, etc.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#149
post #5

Can anyone provide examples on how to use this? The FAQ and Blog have a ton of info on what it is and how to get it, but I don't see anything on why.

I saw this 24 minute exhaustive review before ordering one last week: https://youtu.be/1qp78fiDD5M

This was streamed a little bit ago: https://youtu.be/dvFXWGomZzA Unfortunately, I don't speak Russian. :(

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#150
post #28

Just wasted 20 minutes trying to figure out how to order. It kept saying no shipping rates found for my address. Turns out they aren't allowing US orders at the moment but they don't actually say that on the website you just get a cryptic shipping rates message. Not the greatest experience.

I think they may be shipping from Russia, so that may be part of the problem.

They ship from Hong Kong
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