SSL Client on Android

Question

I'm currently writing a client part for Android (2.2) and a server using SSL. I managed to exchange messages between the server and a normal client, but Android doesn't seem to be too happy about self signed certificates. I've searched Stackoverflow and Googled A LOT and LOTS of people are having similar problems. All the answers I've found so far either wasn't working or didn't make any sense. Most of the code samples out there are for HTTPS, but this I cannot use, as I need to communicate through a socket (SSLSocket is my best guess). I've tried lots of different code, but right now I'm kinda back at zero again.

So far I've figured out that I have to create a certificate (think I got that right) and a custom TrustManager. Obviously I haven't been able to find any working code, which is why I ask here, as there usually are some really helpful people.

I'm looking for a detailed description of what is supposed to be done, and some code, which can be made into a working Android client code.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I have done it with porting native android browser. I just changed how ssl context is created. I promised that I will also put some working example on SandroB site but... :)

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.sandrob

http://code.google.com/p/sandrob/source/browse/misc/examples/HttpsConnection.java