Charles proxy shows IP addresses instead of domain names

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Charles for me shows IP addresses instead of domain names. Has anyone else seen this problem. See the attached screenshot.

Also seeing this. Did you ever find a solution? In my case it happens when I first install/use Charles on a machine, then after some time it will begin displaying the domain names. This also happens on co-workers machines. — DalvikDroid, Sep 14 '16 at 20:26
I am experiencing this issue when using Charles with the Android emulator. (at the time of writing, Charles v4.1.4 and Android emulator v26.1.3) — Sean Beach, Aug 25 '17 at 00:06
did you resolve this issue? because i am having the exact same issue here. It used to be able to show the hostname with https. But with latest android sdk emulator, it shows ip address for HTTPS and hostname for HTTP URL. — user756829, Sep 24 '17 at 12:08
Possible duplicate of [Charles proxy SSL connections won't show hostnames, only ips](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/33724755/charles-proxy-ssl-connections-wont-show-hostnames-only-ips) — Simon, Jul 30 '18 at 13:52
Just need to follow this and cold boot the emulator again https://stackoverflow.com/a/52765004 — Michael, Nov 24 '21 at 16:40

score 18 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 05 '19 at 04:30

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after searching for a while I found this: https://stackoverflow.com/a/46054993/4231147

Setting -> Network & Internet -> Mobile network -> Access point names -> Click on the access point and set Proxy and Port properties to your charles local address (You can find it on Charles -> Help -> Local IP Address)

Save access point changes

On some versions you need to disable the airplane mode on and off to make the access point proxy effective

The menu flow is relevant for Android 8.0. on other versions, there might be a different name for some of the menu screens

edited Apr 05 '19 at 04:30

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answered Oct 26 '17 at 13:02

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It resolved my issue. It has to be marked as the answer. – andrei_zaitcev Jan 10 '18 at 12:04
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on some versions you need to disable the airplane mode on and off to make the access point proxy effective. <- Lifesaver! – Sani Oct 24 '18 at 08:36

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 04 '20 at 09:47

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For Android Emulator, adding to "gutte's " answer - if this issue still persists: it can be resolved by turning off the Wi-fi on the emulator and using Mobile Data only.

answered Feb 04 '20 at 09:47

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This resolved the issue for me after it persisted. thank you! – businesscasual Oct 01 '20 at 23:12
Apparently it also works if turn off Mobile Data on the emulator and use WiFi only, thanks for the tip! – Lou Morda Sep 14 '21 at 22:04

yoAlex5 · Answer 3 · 2021-03-24T18:16:54.117

Cellular

Edit access point -> <ip>:<port> -> Save -> Airplane mode on/off

Wi-Fi

Edit -> <ip>:<port> -> Save

Download and save certificate

chls.pro/ssl
//Install a certificate -> CA certificate -> Install anyway

From Android N add a configuration to your app

//manifest
<applicationandroid:networkSecurityConfig="@xml/network_security_config">

//res/xml/network_security_config.xml
<network-security-config> 
  <debug-overrides> 
    <trust-anchors> 
      <!-- Trust user added CAs while debuggable only -->
      <certificates src="user" /> 
    </trust-anchors> 
  </debug-overrides> 
</network-security-config>

Charles proxy shows IP addresses instead of domain names

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