yonathanpy/findmyflipper

The FindMy Flipper app turns your FlipperZero into an effective tracking device, compatible with both Apple AirTag and Samsung SmartTag. It uses the BLE beacon to broadcast, allowing users to clone existing tags, generate OpenHaystack key pairs for Apple's FindMy network, and customize beacon intervals and transmit power.

FindMy Flipper - FindMy SmartTag Emulator

This app extends the functionality of the FlipperZero's bluetooth capabilities, enabling it to act as an Apple AirTag or Samsung SmartTag, or even both simultaneously. It utilizes the FlipperZero's BLE beacon to broadcast a SmartTag signal to be picked up by the FindMy Network. I made this to serve as a versatile tool for tracking purposes, offering the ability to clone existing tags, generate OpenHaystack key pairs for integration with Apple's FindMy network, and tune the device's beacon broadcast settings.

Features

1. Tag Emulation: Clone your existing Apple AirTag or Samsung SmartTag to the FlipperZero, or generate a key pair for use with the FindMy network without owning an actual AirTag.
2. Customization: Users can adjust the interval between beacon broadcasts and modify the transmit power to suit their needs, optimizing for both visibility and battery life.
3. Efficient Background Operation: The app is optimized to run in the background, ensuring that your FlipperZero can still be tracked with minimal battery usage and without stopping normal use.

Usage Guide

Step 1: Installation

• Option A: Use the released/precompiled firmware appropriate (FAP) for your device.
• Option B: Build the firmware yourself using fbt/ufbt.
• Both Installation options require you to be running a dev build of firmware. When release gets access to the extra BLE beacon this will change, thank you!
• All firmware should now work with main branch, including icons

Step 2: Obtaining SmartTag Data

Option A: Cloning Existing Tag (Preferred and allows you to track without additional setup)

1. Pair a Tag: First, pair an AirTag or Samsung SmartTag with your device.
2. Enter 'Lost' Mode: Keep the tag away from the device it's registered to for approximately 15 minutes.
3. Download nrfConnect: Install nrfConnect from the Google Play Store. (Apple version doesn't reveal the needed Raw data, looking for a workaround)
4. Filter and Scan:
   • Open the app, click on filters, and exclude all except for the brand of your tag (Apple/Samsung).
   • Adjust the RSSI to the lowest setting (-40 dBm).
   • Initiate a scan. Wait for your SmartTag to appear as a "FindMy" device.
5. Capture Data: Click Raw or View Raw to capture your payload and note your tag's MAC Address. Immediately remove the tag's battery to prevent key/MAC rotation.
6. Enter Data in FlipperZero App: Input the captured payload and MAC Address into the FlipperZero app.

Option B: AirTag Key Generation

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/XGwHmwvQoqo?si=CAsKWEqGP5VFi9p9

1. Generate a Tag: Download the generate_keys.py file and execute it in your terminal. (You will need cryptography python3 -m pip install cryptography)
2. Follow Prompts: During execution, you'll be prompted for inputs. By the end, you'll obtain a Private Key, Public Key, Payload, and MAC Address.
   • Private Key is necessary to receive location reports from Apple.
   • MAC Address should be registered in the FlipperZero app:
   • For ease of use, drag your .keys file onto your FlipperZero's SD card in the apps_data->findmy folder. You can import it directly from the app!
     1. Open the app and navigate to the config menu.
     2. Choose "register tag" and select the tag type.
     3. Either click import .keys, .txt, or enter Manually.
     4. If entering manually then a MAC and payload dialog will appear next. Enter your MAC then Payload here.
     5. Click save.
3. Configuration Completion: With this setup, your device is ready for use. Head over to the AirTagGeneration folder in the repo and follow the steps in that Readme! This will go over how to request location reports from any device as well as how to setup a webserver for decrypting location data.

If you want to use OpenHaystack or Macless instead, then you can follow the steps below. I don't recommend these methods due to reliability issues and setup complexity. To use OpenHayStack for tracking, you must use MacOS lower than version 14 (Mail Plug-in Incompetiablity of MacOS 14+ seemoo-lab/openhaystack#224). If you do own a device, I believe a convertor script can be provided without much of effort. If you do not own a Mac device or the system has been upgraded to 14 and beyond. The alternative solutions includes,

https://github.com/dchristl/macless-haystack (recommended in README)
https://github.com/Chapoly1305/FindMy (a project uses python and docker to provide location lookup as a backend service)

If using either of these solutions, be sure to only use the generate_keys.py script from this repo in the AirTagGeneration folder. Not the ones included in those repos.

Setting Up on Mac with OpenHayStack (OHS) App -- If you own a Mac instructions

Follow these steps to get everything working on a Mac using the latest version of the OpenHayStack app. Thanks to Wr3nch for the help

Step 1: Create a New Device

• Start by creating a new device in the OpenHayStack app, but do not deploy it immediately after creation.

Step 2: Export Configuration

• Choose to EXPORT the configuration by selecting "all accessories as file." To simplify, ensure you only have one entry in the list before exporting.
• It is crucial that the export format is in JSON.

Step 3: Modify the JSON File

Open the exported JSON file in a text editor and make the following changes:

• Left OHS, Right keys from my generate_keys.py script:
  • symmetricKey should be set to the Hashed adv key.
  • privateKey should be replaced with your Private Key.
  • oldestRelevantSymmetricKey should also use the Hashed adv key.
• Additionally, update the following attributes to true:
  • "isDeployed": true
  • "isActive": true

Step 4: Re-import the Configuration

• After saving your changes to the JSON file, re-import it back into OpenHayStack.

Step 5: Adjust Settings in OHS App

• In the OpenHayStack Mac App, navigate to the top bar and change the time setting from 1 Day to 30min.
• Give it some time to process and apply the new settings.

By following these steps, you should have your device set up and ready to go with OpenHayStack on a Mac.

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Step 3: Configuration on the FlipperZero (if not completed yet)

• Upon launching the app, open the config menu and either click Import Tag From File or Register Tag Manually. Put your generated .keys file onto the FlipperZero SD card inside the AppsData/FindMyFlipper folder to import from file. Or you can manually enter the tag information. When using the cloning method, you can export a .txt file from nrfConnect (click save button) amd place that in the same folder in order to import.

Step 4: Tracking

• Once the app is configured, your FlipperZero can be tracked using the relevant platform's tracking service (FindMy app for Apple devices, SmartThings for Samsung devices, and respective web browsers). If using generated keys and OpenHaystack then you can track on the OHS app or via the Macless Haystack setup. Links to both are above

Customization

• Beacon Interval: Adjust how frequently your FlipperZero broadcasts its presence.
• Transmit Power: Increase or decrease the signal strength to balance between tracking range and battery life.

Background Use

The app is designed to have a negligible impact on battery life, even when running in the background. This allows for continuous tracking without the need for frequent recharging.

Compatibility

• Apple devices for AirTag tracking via the FindMy network.
• Any device that supports Samsung SmartTag tracking, including web browsers (previously FindMyMobile).

Thanks

• Huge thanks to all the people that contributed to the OpenHaystack project, supporting projects, and guides on the subject. This wouldn't be a thing without any of you! Special thanks to WillyJL for helping get the app input working and overall overhaul of the apps functions!

Legal and Privacy

This app is intended for personal and educational use. Users are responsible for complying with local privacy laws and regulations regarding tracking devices. The cloning and emulation of tracking tags should be done responsibly and with respect to the ownership of the original devices.

Disclaimer

This project is not affiliated with Apple Inc. or Samsung. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use this app responsibly and ethically.