How to Install Burp Suite with GUI in Termux (Android Guide)

If you’re a cybersecurity enthusiast looking to run Burp Suite Community Edition on your Android device using Termux, you’re in luck! While Termux doesn’t support graphical applications out-of-the-box, it’s possible to run Burp Suite with a GUI using some clever workarounds.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to install and run Burp Suite Community Edition in Termux with a full GUI using Ubuntu, X11, and Java.

✅ Requirements

📱 Termux (install via F-Droid, not Play Store)
🖥️ XServer XSDL (or VNC Viewer) installed on your Android device
💾 At least 2GB RAM and free storage
🔧 A stable internet connection
📦 Basic knowledge of using Termux and Linux commands

🧩 Step 1: Install Required Termux Packages

Open Termux and run the following commands:

pkg update && pkg upgrade
pkg install openjdk-17 wget proot-distro

🐧 Step 2: Install Ubuntu Using proot-distro

Use proot-distro to set up Ubuntu inside Termux:

proot-distro install ubuntu
proot-distro login ubuntu

Once you’re inside the Ubuntu environment, you’re ready to install dependencies.

📦 Step 3: Install Java and Utilities in Ubuntu

Run the following commands in Ubuntu:

apt update
apt install wget openjdk-17-jdk x11-utils curl unzip

🌐 Step 4: Download Burp Suite Community Edition

Head over to PortSwigger’s download page, or directly use the command below to download the latest JAR file:

wget https://portswigger.net/burp/releases/download?product=community&version=2023.12.1.2&type=Jar -O burpsuite.jar

Make sure to check for the latest version if needed.

🖥️ Step 5: Set Up GUI Support

Now, we need to forward the display to an Android X11 server:

Option A: Using XServer XSDL

Launch XServer XSDL on your phone.
In Ubuntu (inside Termux), run:
```
export DISPLAY=127.0.0.1:0
```

Option B: Using VNC Viewer

Install tightvncserver in Ubuntu:
```
apt install tightvncserver
vncserver :1
```
Connect using the VNC Viewer app with localhost:1.

🚀 Step 6: Launch Burp Suite

You’re now ready to launch Burp Suite!

java -jar burpsuite.jar

The Burp Suite GUI should open in your XServer XSDL or VNC session.

🛠️ Pro Tips

For better control, use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
Close unused apps to free RAM.
If performance is slow, consider using the UserLAnd app as an alternative to Termux.

📌 Final Thoughts

Running Burp Suite on Android isn’t a plug-and-play experience, but it’s totally possible with the power of Termux, Ubuntu, and a GUI server. Whether you’re on the move or just love tweaking your Android device for ethical hacking, this setup gives you a mobile edge.

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