How to save LogCat contents to file?

Question

I\'ve added debug strings (using Log.d()) and want to see them in context from the contents of logCat. The \"save\" icon for LogCat has a \"Save selected items\" hint, but t

Answer 1

To save LogCat log to file programmatically on your device use for example this code:

String filePath = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory() + "/logcat.txt";
Runtime.getRuntime().exec(new String[]{"logcat", "-f", filepath, "MyAppTAG:V", "*:S"});

"MyAppTAG:V" sets the priority level for all tags to Verbose (lowest priority)

"*:S" sets the priority level for all tags to "silent"

More information about logcat here.