Introduction
When developing apps, device logs provide one of the easiest ways to see what is happening. Android Studio includes a built-in Logcat tool that helps viewing the messages, errors, and other activity from the device or emulator. Checking these logs helps find problems, understand app behavior, and troubleshoot issues faster.
Environment
Native Mobile
Instructions/Procedure
Android device logs provide detailed information about system events, application activity, and error messages generated on a device. In Android Studio, these logs can be accessed through Logcat, which allows filtering and reviewing of logs from a connected device or emulator in real time. To check device logs in Android Studio, complete the following steps:
Open Android Studio.
Click File > Open and select android folder from the build folder.
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Open Logcat window
In Android Studio, navigate to View > Tool Windows > Logcat.
Alternatively, select the Logcat tab located at the bottom of the Android Studio window.
Run the app (ensure it is running in Studio Pro, too).
In the Logcat window, select the connected Android device or emulator from the Device dropdown list.
Select the app ID in Logcat to filter logs for a specific application. This reduces unrelated system logs.
Outcome
After completing these steps, device logs from the connected Android device or emulator will be visible in Android Studio's Logcat window. Relevant system messages, application activity, and error details can be filtered and reviewed in real time. This enables easier troubleshooting and faster identification of issues.
Internal information related
NA
Additional information
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