Logcat Extreme Pro

SCDevs

About this app

Logcat Extreme Pro is a powerful and versatile logcat reader and recorder designed for developers, testers, and anyone who needs deep insights into their Android device. Whether you're debugging your app, analyzing system performance or troubleshooting device issues, Logcat Extreme provides the features and flexibility you need.
Enjoy the handy user interface and the unique "Floating Logcat" feature which allows you to keep the logcat on top while you work on your device, perfect for testing! The logcat is displayed in a window that you can move, resize and even minimize, just like a desktop one.

Important Notes:

Root access or "READ_LOGS" permission is required for full functionality. On non-rooted devices, grant the "READ_LOGS" permission using ADB:
"adb shell pm grant scd.lcexpro android.permission.READ_LOGS"

Key Features:

* Real-time Logcat Reading: Monitor live logs as they happen, giving you instant visibility into your device's activity.
* Pause & Resume: Freeze the logcat stream whenever you need to examine specific entries without missing any crucial information.
* Background Recording: Capture logs even when the app is closed, ensuring you don't miss a single event.
* Powerful Filtering: Refine your logcat view with filters based on priority level, format, and keywords to isolate the information you need. Use the search box for quick filtering.
* Kernel Debugging (dmesg): Access kernel debug messages for advanced system-level analysis.
* Share Logs with Ease: Share log files or send logs via email on the fly.
* Floating Logcat (resizable & minimizable): Keep the logcat on top while using other apps, perfect for real-time monitoring during development and testing. Resize and minimize the floating window for optimal workflow.
* Intuitive design: Enjoy a clean, modern and user-friendly interface designed for efficient logcat management.

For developers:

Use intent actions and extras in order to launch the
logcat recorder directly from your apps:

"scd.lcexpro.ACTION_REC" start recording
"scd.lcexpro.ACTION_STOP" stop recording and associated service
"scd.lcexpro.EXTRA_FILTER" logcat filter (string, optional), use in conjunction with ACTION_REC

Download Logcat Extreme Pro today and take control of your Android logs!

This is the Pro/Donate version of Logcat Extreme with all the features unlocked. If you were on the free version just uninstall it, it's no longer needed.

Ratings and reviews

Like the app's description says, you need either root access or to manually grant READ_LOGS via adb in order to see much of anything, so verify you can do so successfully with the non-paid version (Logcat Extreme) first. Hint: you should see thousands+ of messages, not like ten! But as long as you are rooted or can grant that right successfully, this app is extraordinarily useful. And remember, there are three buffers: default view is "Main," but there are also "Events" and "Radio."

Basic features missing, e.g., select and copy text. Floating window missing some non-floating window options, such as saving. There's no way to return from the floating window to the non-floating state. The floating window's search bar should be placed at the top of the window to reduce the likelihood of it being covered by the keyboard. The search option is only available for the main log and not for the kernel or app logs. Need event type filters. Doesn't support native windowing (crashes).

Very well designed and user-friendly! Totally worth the premium upgrade! Hats-off to the developer, great work!!

What’s new

ver 2.1
Updated SDK, graphic refresh

ver 1.9
Improved UI

ver 1.65
How-to info for non-root users (see "Info and Guide" section)

ver 1.6
BottomBar added, now you can choose between floating buttons or bottom Bar to control your logcat
Search added in Saved Logs

ver 1.5
Brand new user interface
New dark theme added

ver 1.45
Per-app logcat
Search/filter box with cancel button
Log filtering in floating mode
Log clear/restore in floating mode

ver 1.1
Floating Logcat feature added