How to Capture Network Logs in an Android Application?

Troubleshooting Steps

Step 1: Create a network security configuration XML file

1. Create the res/xml directory in your project if it does not exist.

2. Create a new XML file named network_security_config.xml.

3. Add the following content:

   <network-security-config>
       <base-config>
           <trust-anchors>
               <!-- Trust preinstalled CAs -->
               <certificates src="system" />
               <!-- Trust user-added CAs (needed for proxies) -->
               <certificates src="user" />
           </trust-anchors>
       </base-config>
   </network-security-config>

This configuration allows your app to trust user-installed certificates, enabling proxy tools to capture network logs.

Step 2: Update the Application Manifest File

1. Open AndroidManifest.xml.

2. Locate the tag.

3. Add the android:networkSecurityConfig attribute:

   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
   <manifest ... >
       <application android:networkSecurityConfig="@xml/network_security_config">
           ...
       </application>
   </manifest>

Now, your app will use the specified network security configuration and allow network logs to be captured.

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