androidlogcattvbox

Read logcat externally

I have an application installed on an android tv-box. is it possible to get logcat readings from the tv box through a logcat reader app? I'm hoping there is an app I can install on my mobile phone and once plugging the phone to the tv box I will be able to get logcat readings.

Am I dreaming or there is such a thing?

Solution

  • To get logs from the TV you need to use ADB over TCP/IP.

    1. Enable Developer options: Press Home and select Settings. In the TV row, select About. Scroll down to and click on Build several times until a dialog appears with the message "You are now a developer" appears.
    2. Enable Debugging: Press Home and go back into the Settings menu. In the System Preferences row, select Developer options, select Debugging, select ADB Debugging, select On.
    3. Find the TV IP address: Press Home and select Network Settings.
    4. Make sure your TV and your computer are connected to the same local network.
    5. On your computer, open a terminal and type: adb connect <IP address of your TV>
    6. In the Allow debugging? dialog, select Always allow from this computer and select OK.
    7. You can verify the connection is established by typing: adb devices
    8. To get a log, type: adb logcat