Example: adb shell dumpsys connectivity reveals current network state, captive portal detection status, and network scores. When root access is available (or via the VpnService API without root), these toolkits transform Android into a portable network analysis platform. A. Kali NetHunter (Most Comprehensive) Built on top of Kali Linux, NetHunter is the gold standard. It requires a custom kernel with packet injection support (e.g., for Nexus/Pixel or OnePlus devices).
| Command | Purpose | |---------|---------| | netstat | Display routing tables, network connections, interface statistics | | ping / ping6 | Test reachability & RTT | | traceroute | Path MTU discovery and hop-by-hop analysis | | nslookup / dig | DNS queries (limited) | | ip addr , ip route | Show interfaces and routing | | ss (socket statistics) | More modern replacement for netstat | | logcat -b radio | View cellular modem logs (requires privileges) | android network toolkit