Sometimes I get asked for a LogCat.
What is this?
What is it supposed to do?
How can I get it?
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Sign up to join this communityWhat is a LogCat?
A "LogCat" is for debugging applications / Android system. When applications / Android crash the output the "explanation" for the crash, the Exception Stacktrace, to a Log. This log can be saved and help developers to fix the crash.
What is it supposed to do?
It will help to solve your questions, if your asked for a LogCat it is always useful.
How can I get a LogCat?
This isn't hard.
Prerequisites:
Linux, Windows or Mac
USB cable for your device
Android Device
Instructions:
Terminal
into Spotlight and open itadb devices
to verify your device is properly connected.adb logcat
to show the mighty and magic logcat aka stacktrace.