aLogcat (free) - logcat

Program starts but the screen remains blank while my app DOES write log info

Google changed the READ_LOGS permission in Android 4.1 so that only system apps can get it.

This can be an awesome tool, but only when it works. Most of the time, it simply does nothing, or at least nothing in the 10 minute patience limit I have. The few times it's worked though, I loved it, so it remains on my list.

Google now blocks apps from having access to system logs so this app is pretty useless. Bummer.

Really useful. Now I can test my app on my device without cables. 5 stars for sure

When I try to enter the Preferences, it Force Closes. I was trying to use this to capture the Force close of another app to send to the developer, but I couldn't, and I don't have access to a PC to use adb :-[

This app did absolutely nothing. Wish i could give zero stars.

Perfect tool. If it could be combined with aLogrec to get logs which were longer, it would be even more perfect :)

I realize that it is a system limitation which prevents this app from working, but they should probably mention that in the description.

This app used to do something but since Jelly Bean, it can only view its own log messages, which is kind of pointless. Unless the phone is rooted, perhaps, the only way to get the logs now is to install the Android SDK, connect the phone via USB, and use adb logcat.

I saw a blank screen for five minutes trying to figure out what was draining my battery. If you update your app i may try again. Sorry.

Wish it didn't clear when I lock my phone. Love the control over what is displayed and how. More formats would be nice.

Great free app, works flawlessly (customized ICS), convenient switch between live update and scrolling modes.

Would be better if default setting was to show time and date of each thing instead off it being an option. Minor point makes it easier.

I installed this to troubleshoot issues with another app, but it doesn't log any activity other than activity within this app.

New security policies in Android 4 make this only debug itself. Description needs updating.

It used to work on my old phone, but now it wont work on my new phone with android 4.3.1 it just says please wait and then nothing shows up

It works after enabling the READ_LOGS permission for it, using adb: `pm grant org.jtb.alogcat android.permission.READ_LOGS` and restarting the app. This is needed on the newer Android versions. Please update the description to get one more start. Also, better filtering would be nice. Another star will be granted if I could filter messages only from some app/facility

I saw the comment that said this will stop working on jb, since most people using it are probably rooted anyway, you can use titanium backup to convert to system app and it works great again.

App helped to check crashes in my app. Useful. Thanks

After moving the app system (at least I have an app for that not titanium) it works. But I flash new Rom images very regularly and don't want to be this every day/few days so they're available in the rare case I need it . An alternative solution would be great and would be happy to grant this root permissions if implemented. Best looking of all the alternatives though.

Extremely interesting tool since Logcat does pop up in searching the OS for a built-in bug, 4.4.2 v19 with missing attributes. This may work if my glaucoma holds out!

It' not working by default until executing this command "adb shell pm grant org.jtb.alogcat android.permission.READ_LOGS". This should be clear in the description though, I know it used to work in old versions, but it's different now.