Network Log is an app by Mgamerz Productions in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2013. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage.
What's new in v2.25.1
Fix an issue introduced by previous update (Lollipop fix) that prevented logging from working on some earlier (Jelly Bean, etc) devices.
Should now work on all versions of Android from Gingerbread (Android 2.3) and up.
Please use the in-app Report Bug/Feedback menu option to let me know if you have any issues or feature requests.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “apps”.
Requires rooted devices.
ATTENTION: Some versions of Android, especially on Samsung stock ROMs, may have restrictive SELinux policies that may prevent this app from working. We are working hard to resolve or provide workarounds for this.
In the meantime, if you find this app is not working due to permission denied errors when you in fact do have root, it is likely due to a prohibitive SELinux policy being enforced. You can disable SELinux enforcing by executing 'setenforce 0' in a root shell.
Please do not leave a bad rating/review due to the decision of some device ROMs to enforce restrictive SELinux policies. As mentioned, we are working hard to resolve/workaround these issues. Feel free to use the in-app 'Report Bug/Feedback' option to provide useful information to help us out.
Please do not use the reviews to request features or report issues. If you have a request for Language Translations, features or want to report a bug, use the in-app Report Bug/Feedback option or send e-mail to [email protected].
Wondering when and to where your Android apps are connecting across the Internet? Look no further! Network Log is for you!
Network Log monitors iptables-logging to display a real-time list of which apps are making network connections, and provides statistics about those app connections.
★ Real-time log display
The log tab shows the network packets being transmitted and their details such as:
* source and destination addresses/ports
* network protocol and interface
* bytes transmitted
* timestamp
★ Real-time network usage statistics
The Apps tab lists installed applications along with network usage statistics such as:
* total packets and bytes sent
* active network throughput speed in Bps/Kbps/Mbps
* timestamp of last connection
* list of all the unique connections made by each app
* sortable and filterable packets/bytes counters
★ Real-time connection notifications
The statusbar icon's up/down arrows will highlight when upload/download traffic occurs, and the notification drop-down shade displays the connection throughput speed in Kbps.
You can also configure toast pop-up notifications on a per-app basis that will pop-up a temporary notification containing connection details no matter which app you are in.
★ Graphs
Click an app in either tab to see time-lines of its connections.
Select the 'Apps Timeline' menu item to see an over-all time-line of all apps.
Adjustable interval from 1 ms to 48 hours for summing data:
* to see each packet, set to 1 ms
* for Kbps, set to 1 second
* for Kb-per-hour, set to 1 hour; etc
Adjustable pinch-zoomable and scrollable graphs.
Note: While the app itself is designed to use minimal CPU/battery, you can further reduce the CPU/battery use by exiting the app after starting the logging service.
Full source code available at https://github.com/pragma-/networklog.
Requires rooted devices.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
Signature matches the Google Play versionChecked by the source store on Aug 5, 2015.
Certificate issued to “none”This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
Developer signature not checked yetApr 23, 2026
Validated against Google PlayAug 5, 2015
Antivirus scan passedSep 23, 2020
Signed byCN=pragmatic chaos, OU=none, O=none, L=Reno, ST=Nevada, C=NV
Uploaded by “apps”Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010
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Permissions (4)
Network Log requests 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
Run at startupandroid.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Network Log 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 Network Log APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0cddbacf3bfdbd73f6409d14bc87d916.