PCAPdroid

Emanuele Faranda | Internet

8 Downloads 16 Views v2.0 16.71 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

PCAPdroid is a internet application developed by Emanuele Faranda, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.0 weighing in at 16.71 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 16.71 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Emanuele Faranda" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

PCAPdroid is a privacy-friendly open source app which can track, analyze and block the connections made by the other apps on the device.
It can also export a PCAP dump of the traffic, inspect HTTP requests, decrypt TLS traffic and much more.

PCAPdroid simulates a VPN in order to capture the network traffic without root. It does not use a remote VPN server, instead data is processed locally on the device.

Main features:

* Log and analyze the connections made by user and system apps
* Get a summary of how much data each app sent and received
* Low battery usage for continuous, all-day capture
* Extract hosts and IP addresses from DNS, TLS and HTTP
* Record the traffic to PCAP files with additional app metadata
* Send traffic via PCAP-over-IP for real-time analysis (e.g. on Wireshark)
* Decrypt the HTTPS/TLS traffic, extract the URLs and save the SSLKEYLOGFILE
* Inspect the HTTP requests/replies and export them to HAR
* Identify the country and ASN of the remote server via offline DB lookups
* On rooted devices, capture the traffic while other VPN apps are running

If you plan to use PCAPdroid to perform packet analysis, check out the specific section of the manual.

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Details

Version	v2.0
Size	16.71 MB
Developer	Emanuele Faranda
Category	Internet
Package	com.emanuelef.remote_capture
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 30, 2026
Downloads	8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCAPdroid free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does PCAPdroid require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is PCAPdroid safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Emanuele Faranda. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update PCAPdroid?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install PCAPdroid

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded com.emanuelef.remote_capture.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «PCAPdroid» by Emanuele Faranda and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.