mtr in android

[zhangmengxiong]

mtr project is most helpfull in my project
but i cant use it in my android STB,have someone can provide a android version for me or tell me what can i do for this?
android version in 4.0 to 6.0
most thanks!

[rewolff]

Even though Android uses the linux kernel, the interface with the user is totally different. I don't think an android port is easy or doable.

[matt-kimball]

@zhangmengxiong, how are you trying to use mtr? For example, are you trying to use report mode (or a similar non-interactive mode) programatically? Or were you expecting a user interface?

What goes wrong?

I think the non-interactive modes of mtr should work on Android, if you have root. However, I haven't tried it, and getting root on Android devices is often not an option.

[kasper93]

I don't have root and it is required to run mtr or traceroute for that matter.

If someone with root wants to try, simply compile mtr for android and try it in any terminal emulator. Should work out of the bat. If you don't know how to do that I think this project is not for you. And if you want GUI based application there are some on google play.

[zhangmengxiong]

@matt-kimball @kasper93
I have root in my device,not need a user interface.
Only need a result for command 'mtr -c 100 -n --report www.google.com',way of java or jni is ok for me but not c

[Rudloff]

Porting mtr to Termux (Android CLI environment) is discussed here: termux/termux-packages#305