diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e3ba2f3d..3e921a54 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -393,6 +393,16 @@ type: vertical-stack +## Obtaining API Information + +For troubleshooting issues, or investigating potential new devices, information can be intercepted from the API via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) http proxy interception method. Charles, mitmproxy, and Fiddler are examples of software that can be used to perform this mitm 'attack'/observation. + +This can be done using a physical or virtual device that can run the LG ThinQ app. While it is theoretically possible with iOS, it is much easier to do this using Android. + +Windows 11 enables the ability to run Android apps on most modern machines, making this process more accessible by eliminating the need for a physical device or separate emulation/virtualization software. + +For information on how to do this with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 using mitmproxy, please see the repo [zimmra/frida-rootbypass-and-sslunpinning-lg-thinq](https://github.com/zimmra/frida-rootbypass-and-sslunpinning-lg-thinq) (Method tested August '23, LG ThinQ Version 4.1.46041) + ## Be kind If you like the component, why don't you support me by buying me a coffee?