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SberBOX/SlimBox

Device identification

Android 9 devices

  • SberBox:
    • SBDV-00001, SBDV-00002 (all modifications)
    • SBDV-00004, SBDV-00004C
  • OKKO SmartBox (with SberBox firmware)
  • SberBoxTime
  • SberBoxTop
  • SberPortal
  • Sber TV (except Android 13 models)

Android 13 devices

  • SBDV-00004V (updated)
  • SBDV-00004Р (updated)
  • SBDV-00005
  • SBDV-00006 (SberBox 2)

Setup instructions

Note

On recent firmware versions, the required permissions are usually already granted. Install and start ByeByeDPI first. Use the ADB steps below only if the app cannot start the VPN or reports missing permissions.

Android 13 instructions

⚠️ These devices only support connection via computer

Enabling developer mode

  • Open Android settings
  • Go to: Device settings → About device
  • Find Build OS and tap on it several times until a message appears saying developer mode is activated
  • Go back and go to For developers
  • Enable Debug over Wi-Fi
  • Remember the displayed IP address and port

Connecting via ADB AppControl

  • Install ADB AppControl on your computer
  • Enter the IP address and port from the device settings
  • Click the Wi-Fi icon to connect
  • In the Console tab, execute commands:
shell pm grant io.github.romanvht.byedpi android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
shell appops set io.github.romanvht.byedpi WRITE_SETTINGS allow
shell appops set io.github.romanvht.byedpi ACTIVATE_VPN allow

Android 9 instructions

Preparation via Sber Studio

  • Sign in to developers.sber.ru/studio with your Sber ID
  • Click “+ add” and specify:
  • Serial number (16 characters from settings), Note: all letters are uppercase, O is the digit 0
  • Device type (for OKKO select “OKKO Smart Box”)
  • Enable ADB feature

2A. Via ADB TV (easy way)

  • Install ADB TV
  • In the Console tab execute:
pm grant io.github.romanvht.byedpi android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
appops set io.github.romanvht.byedpi WRITE_SETTINGS allow
appops set io.github.romanvht.byedpi ACTIVATE_VPN allow

2B. Via computer

  • Install ADB AppControl
  • Enter the device’s IP address and port 5555
  • In the Console tab execute:
shell pm grant io.github.romanvht.byedpi android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
shell appops set io.github.romanvht.byedpi WRITE_SETTINGS allow
shell appops set io.github.romanvht.byedpi ACTIVATE_VPN allow

Troubleshooting

ADB won’t turn on:

  • Check the device type and serial number
  • Make sure the device is on the network
  • Check your Sber ID

Connection problems:

  • Check the IP address (may change)
  • Devices must be on the same network
  • Check router settings

Alternative method for YouTube

ByeByeDPI setup

  • In ByeByeDPI:
    • Settings (gear icon top right)
      • Mode: Proxy
      • Port: 1080
    • On the main screen press the large Start button

SmartTube setup

  • Install the arm64_v8a version of SmartTube
  • In SmartTube settings:
    • General → Internet censorship
    • Enable “Use web proxy”
      • Name: 127.0.0.1
      • Port: 1080
      • Type: SOCKS
    • Click Test and OK
TV SettingsYouTube clients