Security & privacy
PCAPdroid is an Android traffic analysis application that records local application connections without requiring root. It includes connection logs, PCAP export, and traffic summaries. It is aimed at Android developers and users investigating their own apps' network behavior.
Android developers and users investigating their own apps' network behavior
The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface. Some advanced or paid add-ons have separate availability and setup requirements.
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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface.
GPL-3.0-or-later; The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface.
Brings connection logs and PCAP export into the same workflow.
Capture a short reproducible session, identify the application and destination involved, and export the capture when deeper packet analysis is needed.
The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface.
Some advanced or paid add-ons have separate availability and setup requirements.
PCAPdroid fits Android developers and users investigating their own apps' network behavior. Capture a short reproducible session, identify the application and destination involved, and export the capture when deeper packet analysis is needed.
The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface. Some advanced or paid add-ons have separate availability and setup requirements. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.
The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface.
Yes. PCAPdroid includes connection logs. Capture a short reproducible session, identify the application and destination involved, and export the capture when deeper packet analysis is needed.
The no-root capture mode occupies Android's VPN interface.
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