PCAPdroid’s user guide explains how to inspect and analyze network traffic captured from Android.

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About PCAPdroid

PCAPdroid User Guide is a documentation site for inspecting and analyzing network traffic captured from Android. It covers quick start topics such as basic usage, filters, packet analysis, and packet captures, plus dump modes, TLS decryption, advanced features, paid features, FAQ, donation information, and a privacy policy. The guide is in English and also lists a Russian translation.

Key features

  • Guides basic usage, filters, packet analysis, and packet captures.
  • Covers dump modes: no dump, HTTP server, PCAP file, UDP exporter, TCP exporter.
  • Explains TLS decryption setup, decrypting, caveats, external mitmproxy, and custom addons.
  • Documents advanced features: DNS server, DoH, IPv6, root capture, extensions, JS injector, Tor.
  • Lists paid features: firewall, malware detection, and pcapng format.
  • Provides FAQ, donation information, privacy policy, and Russian translation.
Best for: Android users and network analysts who need guidance on capturing, inspecting, decrypting, and exporting Android network traffic.
Good for
  • Covers capture, analysis, and multiple export formats for Android traffic.
  • Includes TLS decryption guidance with external mitmproxy and custom addons.
  • Documents advanced features such as DNS server, DoH, IPv6, root capture, JS injector, and Tor.
Watch out for
  • The TLS decryption section notes caveats and possible solutions.
  • Firewall, malware detection, and pcapng format are listed as paid features.
  • Pricing details are not stated.

PCAPdroid at a glance

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Platforms
Web
Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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PCAPdroid FAQ

What dump modes does the guide cover?
No Dump, HTTP Server, PCAP File, UDP Exporter, and TCP Exporter.
Does the guide explain TLS decryption?
Yes. It covers introduction, initial setup, decrypting, caveats and possible solutions, external mitmproxy, and custom mitmproxy addons.
Are any features paid?
The guide lists firewall, malware detection, and pcapng format under paid features.
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