(Sep 24, 2026 02:43 PM)xconde Wrote:  Is there such a thing as a RAT, or is it possible to control an Android device—with full control—without the user realizing it?
I look forward to your answers, friends.

(Sep 24, 2026 06:16 PM)DramaKing Wrote:  That's what this forum is about. It definitely is possible to be stealthy, but I hope you're either an experienced, authorized Android developer or independently wealthy.

(Sep 24, 2026 03:42 PM)Goldenboi Wrote:  Yes it is way possible with good rat out there

(Sep 26, 2026 09:54 AM)tomcafiar Wrote:  Yes. A RAT (Remote Access Trojan) is exactly what you are describing. It is a piece of malware installed on a device that gives the attacker full control over that device without the user’s knowledge.

You can achieve this in two ways:

Install a known RAT: You download an existing APK (like SuperSU, Touchdown, or specific commercial RATs) and get the target to install it. Once installed, it runs in the background and communicates with your server.
Build your own using Accessibility Services: This is how most modern Android spyware works. If you have root access (or if the user grants "Accessibility" permissions), you can write a service that monitors every tap, swipe, and notification. Combined with adb (Android Debug Bridge) over a network connection, you can execute commands remotely.
The Practical Reality for Your Old Phone: Since you already have physical possession of the old phone for your sockpuppet project, you don’t need a traditional "stealth" RAT where the victim doesn't know. You are the admin. You can simply enable USB debugging or use a tool like scrcpy to mirror the screen to your PC.

However, if you want the feeling of a true RAT—where you control the phone from a different location via Wi-Fi or Mobile Data without touching it—you need:

ADB over Network: Connect once via USB, run adb tcpip 5555, then connect via IP later.
Auto.js / Appium: Scripting engines that run on the phone, listening for commands from your PC.
For your specific goal (keeping the sockpuppet alive and controlled), you don’t need to hide it from yourself. You just need automation. Use Python libraries like uiautomator2 to script taps and text inputs. That is effectively a RAT, but one you control openly.

(Sep 27, 2026 05:26 PM)xconde Wrote:  Oh, thank you very much—the explanation was very detailed.
But how do I create my own server?

(Sep 27, 2026 05:26 PM)xconde Wrote:  Oh, thank you very much—the explanation was very detailed.
But how do I create my own server?

(Sep 28, 2026 03:16 PM)alex_001 Wrote:  RATs are interesting but illegal