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not intercepting android traffic

gourav | Last updated: Jan 18, 2017 07:42AM UTC

i tried everthing specifed in burp documentation but still burp is not intercepting the android mobile traffic. i checked in cmd and it says that its listening to 0.0.0.0:8082 but can not obtain the ownership information. Please tell me how to fix this.

Liam, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jan 18, 2017 09:56AM UTC

Hi Gourav Thanks for your message. Have you followed the steps in our Support Article? - https://support.portswigger.net/customer/en/portal/articles/1841101-configuring-an-android-device-to-work-with-burp Would it be possible to provide a screenshot of Burp's proxy listener settings and the proxy settings on the mobile device?

Burp User | Last updated: Jul 20, 2017 02:28PM UTC

Hi Portswigger, i'm facing the same problem. first time i used burpsuite with android it was working fine but after 2 3 days when i wanted to use again it wasn't working/intercepting android traffic i reinstalled burp's certificate in android also i checked pc's ip and listening port but both are correct still not intercepting any application. my android model is SM-J120H 5.1.1 lolipop.

Liam, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jul 20, 2017 02:43PM UTC

You could try configuring Android with ProxyDroid and FS Cert Installer to push HTTPS App traffic to Burp Suite. One of our users created a short video on the process: https://vimeo.com/137672482 They also provided these basic instructions. Burp Suite Host: • Reset burp suite • Turn on listen to all interfaces Android Host: • Remove all User Certs • Stop task and remove data for ProxyDroid and FS Cert installer ( you can just uninstall reinstall ) • Put the phone in airplane mode then turn on WIFI • In FS Cert put in proxy IP and PORT then click the middle button Add CA and add it under WIFI Cert in the dropdown • Then click test chain and it should all be green yes for www.google.com • For Proxydroid just put in the IP and port and also tunnel DNS • Kill or reinstall any apps before you start to make sure they go through the proxy properly

Burp User | Last updated: Jul 20, 2017 04:59PM UTC

Thanks! But still not working for me. "FS Cert Installer" application got stuck and showed application has stopped working error then i cleared data/cache also forcestop but the error is same. maybe application isn't compatible with android 5.1.1 lolipop. please help!

Liam, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jul 21, 2017 08:40AM UTC

It is possible that the FS Cert Installer is not compatible with your version of Android. Have you tried contacting the authors of the app?

Burp User | Last updated: Jul 25, 2017 06:31PM UTC

i don't have much time to contact authors of app. well you could test yourself in any 5.1lolipop android device. im just looking for an easiest way to use burpsuite with android. any other way?

Liam, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jul 26, 2017 07:26AM UTC

Sorry Zain, we don't have the same device and OS. We're not aware of any other means of making this process easier.

Burp User | Last updated: Sep 27, 2018 06:38PM UTC

Just disable firewall and any antivirus. And then you see traffic in burp.

Liam, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Sep 28, 2018 08:03AM UTC

Ben, you could try downloading the certificate on another device / system and sending it to the phone?

Burp User | Last updated: Oct 13, 2018 02:49PM UTC

Having exact same problem with Samsung S6 Followed instructions on portswigger guide Went to http://burp in Android browser and it doesn't load page to download certificate and certificate exported from laptop also doesn't work.

Burp User | Last updated: Nov 29, 2019 12:01PM UTC

Just remove and reinstall the burp certifcate and also reinstall the testing apk.

zenal | Last updated: May 21, 2021 10:28AM UTC

can i still see the video ? https://vimeo.com/137672482 because i'm experience the same event

zenal | Last updated: May 21, 2021 10:28AM UTC

can i still see the video ? https://vimeo.com/137672482 because i'm experience the same event

Michelle, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: May 21, 2021 03:15PM UTC

Hi The video was created by another of our Burp Suite users some time ago now, I'm afraid it looks like it's no longer available. Which version of Android you are using and what steps you have taken so far? Do you see any errors?

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