Android Debugging with Logcat and Emulator. Is it possible?

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You have a few options for viewing the debug log output, assuming you have the SDK installed and your command path set up correctly:

  1. Type adb logcat. The log output from the connected device or running emulator will appear. I usually prefer adb logcat -v time to see the time stamps.

  2. Type ddms. This launches the stand-alone version of DDMS. It has a logcat display at the bottom.

  3. Install the ADT extension for Eclipse, and open the logcat view. (Since you’re using NetBeans I assume this isn’t what you want to do, but I’m mentioning it for completeness.)

In all cases, the interaction is the same whether you’re using a physical device or software emulator, because the ADB daemon conceals the details. Whatever you’re doing for the device is also expected to work for the emulator.

If you have a device and emulator connected simultaneously, you can use adb -e logcat for the emulator and adb -d logcat for the device. From stand-alone DDMS or Eclipse, just pick the device or emulator from the pop-up menu.

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