AI summary
Logcat Reader is an open-source tool for viewing and saving Android device logs with color-coded logs, search highlighting, and dark mode. It requires ADB to grant READ_LOGS permission for full functionality; the latest update fixes crash bugs and adds a filter button.
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About this app
Logcat Reader makes it easy to view and save the device logs.
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.
Pre-requisite:
Use ADB to grant android.permission.READ_LOGS to Logcat Reader.
adb shell "pm grant com.dp.logcatapp android.permission.READ_LOGS && am force-stop com.dp.logcatapp"
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
License
MIT License.
What's new
Fixed two bugs that could cause the app to crash - Added a button for entering package name by selecting an installed app on the filters sheet - Updated arrow icons on the scroll-to-top/scroll-to-bottom buttons on saved logs viewer screen to be consistent with device logs screen
About this version
- Version
- 2.6.1 (48)
- Size
- 4.32 MB
- Requires Android
- 6.0
- Target SDK
- 23
- Architecture
- x86_64, arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86
- Downloads
- 20
- Updated
- Jul 11, 2026
- Package
- com.dp.logcatapp
Ratings & reviews
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