A screenshot from the home assistant Android App containing an error message that occurred after I installed a custom CA on my Android device

How a Custom CA Certificate Bricked My Android

One day, I decided to build my own Certificate Authority (CA) to enable HTTPS communication with applications in my home LAN. It wasn’t easy, but in the end, I successfully bricked my Android device.

January 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1397 words