Need help to record a script for native apps testing using Jmeter

Question

When I tried to record a script for native app testing using Jmeter I'm facing the next issue:

when I keeping the proxy same as Jmeter's and IP address of my PC in android device, before changing the proxy Wi-Fi internet is working, but not after.

I'm unable to record scripts. Any suggestions regarding this!

Answer 1

1. First of all make sure you have started JMeter's HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder as it has to be running so your android device could access the Internet using JMeter as a proxy.
2. In case of recording secure HTTPS traffic you might need a third-party app like ProxyDroid

3. In case of recording HTTPS traffic you will need to import JMeter's self-signed certificate onto your device

   • locate ApacheJMeterTemporaryRootCA.crt file (it's being generated in "bin" folder of your JMeter installation when you start JMeter's HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder)
   • transfer it to your android device somehow (i.e. send it to yourself via email)
   • open the email attachment on the android device and follow system dialog to get it installed

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An easier option would be using BlazeMeter Proxy Recorder, in this case you won't have to worry about proxies and certificates. As a bonus you will be able to export recorded scripts in "SmartJMX" mode with automatic detection and correlation of dynamic parameters.