USB WiFi Monitor

Capture raw WiFi frames in monitor mode without root

Emanuele Faranda · com.usbwifimon.app

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.1.0 3.6 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.1.0 (3)
Updated: Apr 1, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 3.6 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jun 14, 2024 (at least)
Permissions: 5
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

USB WiFi Monitor is an app by Emanuele Faranda in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2024. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

What's new in v1.1.0

- Android 14 support - Fix memory leaks causing crash on long runs - Fix possible invalid memory access

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This app allows you to capture raw WiFi frames in the 2.4 GHz band on stock kernels without root. Forget about configuring a monitor mode driver on your PC and start using your Android device! this app requires a USB WiFi adapter with the AR9271 chipset, connected to your Android device via an OTG usb cable. See below for more details. Features: - Show the nearby access points and stations - Capture WiFi management/data frames and save them to PCAP file, e.g. beacons, probes and QoS data (control frames not captured) - Switch between automatic channel hopping and fixed channel - Supports 802.11bgn ( not supported) Instructions: 1. Buy a WiFi USB adapter based on the AR9271 chipset, e.g. the

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 1, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Emanuele Faranda” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 1, 2025
Validated against Google Play Apr 1, 2025
Signed byCN=Emanuele Faranda, C=IT
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C1:C6:DF:82:C1:19:0E:C3:35:75:13:FB:CC:46:19:1A:E9:C6:74:D6
File MD5d964d8481ea2631214d53ab8f1e9c209
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (5)

USB WiFi Monitor requests 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.usbwifimon.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Write clips android.permission.WRITE_CLIPS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

USB WiFi Monitor 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 USB WiFi Monitor 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 d964d8481ea2631214d53ab8f1e9c209.