Is there a real time wifi traffic analyzer for Android?

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I'm using SugarSync to sync files between my phone and my computer, but I'm not sure if things are actually working as they should.
It would be great to watch Android network traffic in real time.

Does anyone know of an app?

score 6 · Answer 1 · edited Feb 10 '13 at 18:06

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Isn't really an answer, but...

There is WiFi Analyzer which shows more information on the wireless networks your device can reach. It gives you more detail than the average user would require.

As far as I know, there is no application available on Android (yet?) that can "sniff packets".

Would be an interesting application to have in the pocket.

edited Feb 10 '13 at 18:06

Izzy

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answered Mar 07 '10 at 14:37

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Cool app. Thanks for pointing it out. I use Tomato firmware on my router to do the same thing but Wifi Analyzer will make it much easier. – GollyJer Mar 07 '10 at 21:03
This isnt true now. If you have root access. There are a variety of Packet sniffing applications and some which even do session and cookie hijacking for you. Facesniff and Droidsheep are 2 prime examples. – Gautham C. Jan 02 '12 at 23:28

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 27 '16 at 13:14

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There is an app called 3G WatchDog.
It can monitor 3G data transfer and Wi-Fi traffic. A pretty neat application.

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score 3 · Answer 3 · edited Jan 28 '16 at 13:41

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You can view, sniff, and save actual network packets, however this requires root access.

Shark for Root app does this.

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answered Jan 02 '12 at 21:33

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score 1 · Answer 4 · edited Jan 28 '16 at 13:35

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You don't need root to do this! Android apps can utilize the VpnService API to capture packets without root.

Here are some apps I found that do not require root:

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answered Jan 26 '16 at 17:46

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Jan 02 '17 at 12:09

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I use CoolTool to get current information about my phone. And with this you can monitor traffic data (ascending and descending).

The pro is that it displays as an overlay then you can monitor while using the app. Hope this will be helpful.

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score 0 · Answer 6 · edited Jan 28 '16 at 13:38

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Internet Speed Meter Lite is an app which exactly does it.

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answered Jan 11 '14 at 20:46

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score -1 · Answer 7 · edited Jan 28 '16 at 13:40

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Network Log is an app quite simple to use. It shows real time packets in a human-readable way as well as statistics. It takes it directly from iptables, hence you need a rooted device.

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answered Apr 08 '14 at 23:24

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