Logcat Reader

Darshan Parajuli

About this app

Logcat Reader makes it easy to view and save the device logs. The source code is available at github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader.

Features:
• Color coded logs based on log priority
• Search through log messages and tags (supports highlighting)
• Option to select from available log buffers*
• Save logs as a simple text file (as you would see via logcat)
• Material theme (includes dark mode and dynamic color options)
• Compact view option

*May not work on all devices, in which case, the option will simply not be present in Settings.

Permissions:
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Needed for saving logs.

android.permission.READ_LOGS
Required for showing all of the logs, not just the ones produced by the Logcat Reader app itself; instructions to grant this permission will show every time the app is opened.

Tested on:
HTC One (m7)
HTC 10
Pixel 9 Pro

GitHub: https://github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader

Thank you for checking out this app :)

Ratings and reviews

Absolutely love this Logcat reader! It’s clean, fast, and super helpful for debugging my Android apps on the go. The interface is intuitive, and I can easily filter logs, search by tag, or even export them. I appreciate how lightweight and responsive it is, even on older devices.

Granted the permission but still not capturing app crash event. Also, adb command should be accessible through settings to make it easy to figure out once the window displaying it is closed. Update: got it to work after completely closing and reopening the app (restarting didn't work). Shouldn't have to do that, or should at least tell you to do it if needed. Also, should be able to search then copy all entries or save them to a separate file, to make it easier to get just the ones you need.

I went back to v-1.7.2 because of the search feature. When you search in the old version it will filter out anything that doesn't include the term you are searching for which works great for me. I can also see why the new search would be helpful to many who may want to see the before and after events. Thanks for a great app!

What’s new

Bug fixes and performance improvements