NetCapture

Capture SSL packets via VPN and save it automatically, without root, super easy.

minhui.zhu · com.minhui.networkcapture

4.7 out of 5 (3 ratings) 500K+ downloads v2.1.20_ 2024_ 4_ 4_ 22_ 58 9.2 MB Android 4.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

Download APK 9.2 MB All versions

Same certificate as v2.1.19_ 2024_ 4_ 3_ 10_ 50, which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.20_ 2024_ 4_ 4_ 22_ 58 (72)
Updated: Sep 2, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 9.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.3+ (API 18)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: May 19, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 13 (3 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

NetCapture is an app by minhui.zhu in the Tools category, listed since at least May 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read shared storage, display over other apps and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.1.19_ 2024_ 4_ 3_ 10_ 50. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.1.20_ 2024_ 4_ 4_ 22_ 58

fix some bug

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This app is used to capture http and https packets via VPN service, it can DECODE and SAVE the captured data automatically and easily. It's super useful for Android developers while debugging, and it can also be helpful for general users to save your browsing history including pictures. Features: 1. Capture http and https packets IN NO TIME, then save these information automatically. 2. No need to root. 3. Decode GZIP, CHUNK and even IMAGES! 4. Open source. 5. Decode https packets using man-in-the-middle technique. 6.The floating window feature allows you to view the results of the capture and use the app at the same time. 7.Capture Audio 8.Capture Video Because of the system limit from Android 6.0,some app may not use the internet. Here are some advices: 1.Specify the apps or hosts your want to capture. 2.If you want to debug your app ,modify manifest file according to https://developer.android.com/training/articles/security-config.html. HAVE A TRY! You won't be disappointed!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.17_ 2023_ 8_ 10_ 23_ 32.

v2.1.20_ 2024_ 4_ 4_ 22_ 58 LATEST Sep 2, 2024 9.2 MB TRUSTED v2.1.19_ 2024_ 4_ 3_ 10_ 50 Nov 26, 2025 9.2 MB TRUSTED v2.1.17_ 2023_ 8_ 10_ 23_ 32 Jan 11, 2026 9.2 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as v2.1.19_ 2024_ 4_ 3_ 10_ 50, which matches Google Play v2.1.19_ 2024_ 4_ 3_ 10_ 50 · v2.1.17_ 2023_ 8_ 10_ 23_ 32

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 2, 2024
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)1E:51:5D:12:35:9E:77:7E:4E:BF:58:D6:12:00:FF:21:24:34:E8:58
File MD5a3bfffd1fea71f38efe1c38eb90086a2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

NetCapture requests 13 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read privileged phone state android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

NetCapture APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the NetCapture APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 2.1.19_ 2024_ 4_ 3_ 10_ 50, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a3bfffd1fea71f38efe1c38eb90086a2.