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

Best logreader I've found. Even reads sensor logs...like literally every logs there is to read. And the 'filter-logs' feature is awesome. Okay recently, don't know if it's the recent update or my change of device but the app practically doesn't read Live logs anymore. Like you have to literally restartLogcat Everytime you want to see any new log. That's messed up if you ask me!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best of the best app!!! Analogues were not even close! The only thing is that I liked the round rewind buttons on the edges more...

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.

What’s new

- Fix app not closing when removing from recents
- Minor UI improvements