How to Access Device Logs on Real Devices | LambdaTest

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Discover the step-by-step process to easily access and analyze device logs on real devices. Perfect for testers and developers looking to streamline their debugging process.

Using Android Studio (for Android Devices):

Step 1: Connect your Android device to your computer via USB.
Step 2: Open Android Studio and navigate to the Logcat tab at the bottom of the window.
Step 3: Select your device from the dropdown menu in the Logcat view.
Step 4: You can now view and filter the device logs on real devices in real-time as your app runs.

Building on what Shashank mentioned, if you’re working with iOS devices, you can access device logs on real devices using Xcode:

Step 1: Connect your iOS device to your computer via USB.
Step 2: Open Xcode and go to Window > Devices and Simulators.
Step 3: Select your device from the list on the left.
Step 4: Click the Open Console button to view the device logs on real devices in real-time.

Great points by Shashank and Priyanka! For those who prefer command line tools, you can also access device logs on real devices:

For Android: Use adb logcat. Open a terminal and run:


adb logcat

Ensure you have ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed and your device connected.

For iOS: Use idevicesyslog from the libimobiledevice package. Run:


idevicesyslog

Ensure you have libimobiledevice installed and your device connected. This method also allows you to view the device logs on real devices in real-time.