console output while running app on a device?

Solar2D Android
#1

Can I get console output while I run the app on a device. With xCode organiser I can select the device and see the console output.
Is there something similar for Android. I am using Corona cause I have no android skills. So preferably something as easy as the iOS option.

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#2

Get an android app called logcat.

Run it, Then give it a filter ‘Corona’.
Then run your app…

Then see what logcat captured! [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 35593 reply_id: 141455[/import]

#3

You need to install something called “Android Debug Bridge” tools. This will give you command line command called “adb”. The “adb” command has several options to help you install your apps on your device and other features, but one of the popular options is called “adb logcat” which dumps the devices console log out on the terminal screen.

I think it also installs a windowed program called “ddms” which is useful for capturing screen shots, but I think it also dumps the logfile.
[import]uid: 199310 topic_id: 35593 reply_id: 141462[/import]

#4

Thanks for all the replies.
I will try and install the Android SDK, even if it is a pain. I had to install and learn to use Xcode too and make all the certificates etc. But I assume that once it is running it will be relatively easy.

Good to know that the option exists at least. [import]uid: 100901 topic_id: 35593 reply_id: 141493[/import]

#5

Get an android app called logcat.

Run it, Then give it a filter ‘Corona’.
Then run your app…

Then see what logcat captured! [import]uid: 9070 topic_id: 35593 reply_id: 141455[/import]

#6

You need to install something called “Android Debug Bridge” tools. This will give you command line command called “adb”. The “adb” command has several options to help you install your apps on your device and other features, but one of the popular options is called “adb logcat” which dumps the devices console log out on the terminal screen.

I think it also installs a windowed program called “ddms” which is useful for capturing screen shots, but I think it also dumps the logfile.
[import]uid: 199310 topic_id: 35593 reply_id: 141462[/import]

#7

Thanks for all the replies.
I will try and install the Android SDK, even if it is a pain. I had to install and learn to use Xcode too and make all the certificates etc. But I assume that once it is running it will be relatively easy.

Good to know that the option exists at least. [import]uid: 100901 topic_id: 35593 reply_id: 141493[/import]