How to Create a Log File with ADB

Description

This guide explains how to create a log file from a device using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool.

Requirements

• Android Platform Tools (ADB)
• Workstation (PC or laptop) on the same network as the device
• Port 5555 open between the device and the workstation

Connecting with ADB

1. Download the Android Platform Tools from: https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
   
   Please note that ADB is already integrated into the TEOS On-Premise version. Therefore, this step is not required when using TEOS On-Premise. The adb.exe file is located within the TEOS installation folder: C:\Program Files\TEOS Manage\www\backbone\adb
2. Extract the downloaded file to a folder. By default, this will be:
   C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools
   
3. Open a Command Prompt window (CMD).
   
4. In the Command Prompt window, type the following to start the ADB process:
   cd (the folder that contains the adb.exe file)
   adb devices
   
5. Execute the following command to connect to a device:
   adb connect
   
6. Once the device is connected, use the following command to start creating a log file:
   adb -s logcat > filename.txt
   The file name can be anything, as long as there are no spaces between words or numbers.
   
7. To stop the log file from running, press CTRL + C on your keyboard.
   
8. The log file can be found in the ADB folder.
   

You have now successfully created a log file using ADB.