How to Install Haven on NetBSD

Haven is a free, open-source surveillance-resistance platform designed to be installed on Android devices. In order to install Haven on NetBSD, you will need to follow a few steps.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Haven on NetBSD, you need to install certain dependencies such as development tools and libraries. Run the following command:

pkgin install \
gcc-aux gmake patch pax tar unzip zip \
openjdk8 python27 py27-pip \
libusb1 libusb-compat

Step 2: Download and Extract Haven

Next, download the latest Haven release from the official website. You can do this by navigating to the Releases section of the Haven GitHub repository or by using the following command:

fetch https://github.com/guardianproject/haven/releases/download/vX.X.X/haven-XX.X.X.tar.gz

Replace X.X.X with the version number you wish to install.

Once the download is complete, extract the tarball using the following command:

tar -xvzf haven-X.X.X.tar.gz

Step 3: Build Haven

After extracting the Haven files, navigate to the project's root directory and build Haven using the following commands:

cd haven-X.X.X
gmake all

Step 4: Configure Haven

Before using Haven, you need to configure its settings. Navigate to the Haven project's directory and create a new config file using the following command:

cd haven-X.X.X
cp config-template.yml config.yml

Edit the new config.yml file to configure the app's settings, such as the storage folder and signal number.

Step 5: Run Haven

To run Haven, navigate to the Haven project's directory and execute the following command:

./run.sh config.yml

This will launch Haven on your NetBSD device. You can use the Haven app to monitor your Android device and trigger alerts if any unexpected activity is detected.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Haven on NetBSD!

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