Logcat Reader

View, search and save your device's logs

Logcat Reader makes it easy to view and save the device logs. The source code is available at github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader.

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.

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

GitHub: https://github.com/darshanparajuli/LogcatReader

Thank you for checking out this app :)

What's New in the Latest Version 2.1.0

Last updated on Apr 13, 2025 * Show package name (when available)
* Filter by app (using package name, when available)
* Search with regex
* Sort saved log files
* Show date on saved log files list
* Show READ_LOGS permission status on Settings screen
* Display option for toggling visibility of certain log information (tag, date, etc)
* When recording, only keep filtered logs, not _all_
* Fix edge-to-edge padding
* Performance improvements
* Miscellaneous bug fixes