How to debug an app once it's in the field

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I've used log messages extensively for debugging my app during development using Android Studio. It concerns me how I will debug problems users may report when the app published and out there in the field. Is it possible to write log files on the phone, using some debug setting in the app, and have the user retrieve them and send to you? Is this even workable?

I'd love to know what others do, what the recommended approaches to this issue are.

github.com/ACRA/acra generate files from crashes or emails or send to a server. Can include other logs and be triggered by users, etc. Similar to Googles crash logging service firebase.google.com/docs/crashlytics but more flexible — Andrew
– Andrew, Commented 7 hours ago

Gabe Sechan · Accepted Answer · 2025-11-29 20:37:22Z

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Generally you use a 3rd party logging library. These libraries will take care of logging to local disk and to the cloud, allowing you to browse the logs. They all cost money. Alternatively, you can roll your own but it is a significant amount of work.

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