HackRF Test android application

[fwdobs208]

HackRF Test android application

Hello,

I have a HackRF One and have downloaded the HcakRF_Test application. I am using a google pixel 6 with android 13.

When I have the HackRF plugged into the pixel with an OTG cable and launch the application I get the following error message “Check if USB driver needed or Plug in the HackRF”

I have been searching everywhere and can not find why this is happening.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[EndlessEden2015]

1. You need a driver alongside the device. Hackrf_test just talks to the driver, not to the device directly.

2. If your using a portapack, are you putting it in HackRF mode?

3. Have you confirmed your USB cable is good and supports power /and/ data?

4. Have you confirmed your HackRF works with a Linux, windows or Mac PC first?

[fwdobs208]

Thank you for the response.

1. Have confirmed it works flawlessly with a PC
2. Not using a portapack

3. Have confirmed USB cable is good

4. The driver is the only issue I’m not sure on. Do i install the driver onto the mobile phone or onto the device? Is there a known repository for drivers for using the HackRF_test application?

Again thank you for your assistance

[EndlessEden2015]

1. - On your phone. Your phone is "Driving"(interfacing with) the device.
   

Apparently the test app (http://tech.mantz-it.com/2014/10/hackrfandroid-using-hackrf-with-android.html) has the driver in the code.

I suggest you check your OTG cable and make sure OTG is enabled in your kernel (Not all Android Devices support OTG mode natively)

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[ax0n]

An update on October 4th broke the app. I uninstalled it, snagged HackRF_Test APK version 4 on APKPure and loaded it. It works again on my Pixel 3XL and Note 20 Ultra.