## 📝 Description **Item:** Samsung Phone **Model / Name:** Samsung a05 **Categories:** #tech #hacking #programming #phone **Notes:** Phone is rooted, so mainly used for meta rayban WhatsApp unlimited recording & removing certificate pins on android apps to inspect network traffic. ## 📅 Purchase Info **Date Bought:** 17/05/2025 **Bought From:** [Pep Cell](https://www.pepstores.com/pages/cellular?srsltid=AfmBOoqmqAnTwSgsq_t-EzuqEBIP26oeAAb9D5BIo5TB950Ae-R-tYUc) **Cost:** 1899.99 **Currency:** ZAR **Warranty Info:** N/A ## 📄 Documentation **Manual Location:** [[b7e12324e3a8381f71c0ea6061260634d790.pdf|a05 user manual]] **Invoice / Receipt:** Dog ate receipt :) ## 🧵 Materials & Build **Primary Materials:** - plastic (polycarbonate) - glass (standard handset front glass) - aluminum/steel internal metal components **Durability Notes:** - easily reveals fingerprints - will most likely get scratched if it falls - avoid extreme events - leaving out in the sun - keep away from water - throwing / pounding / smashing **Care Instructions:** - cleaning: use 1:19 bleach/water spray & micro fibre cloth ## 🧰 Usage & Maintenance **Used For:** Used for recording meta rayban via whatsapp v-call method, rooted & used for android automation / network req sniffing. **Maintenance Schedule:** - repair parts when something small breaks - replace entire phone if repair will cost > R500 **Spare Parts Available:** YES **Known Issues:** N/A ## 📦 Storage Info **Current Location:** - on person when out and about - stored on charge in server rack when not in use at home **Container / Label:** - in "homelab" storage unit near computer ## 📷 Other Images / Assets <table> <tr> <td><img src="IMG_0345.jpeg" alt="click-zoom" /></td> <td><img src="IMG_0346.jpeg" alt="click-zoom" /></td> <td><img src="IMG_0348.jpeg" alt="click-zoom" /></td> <td><img src="IMG_0347.jpeg" alt="click-zoom" /></td> </tr> </table>