{"id":4684,"date":"2022-12-05T12:22:22","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T12:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webioticstage.wpengine.com\/?p=2485"},"modified":"2022-12-27T20:42:14","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T20:42:14","slug":"android-studio-debug-what-it-is-and-how-it-can-help-with-your-mobile-app-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/android-studio-debug-what-it-is-and-how-it-can-help-with-your-mobile-app-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Studio Debug\u2014What it is and How it Can Help with Your Mobile App Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;post_header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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header_4_text_color=&#8221;#26282d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/how-to-create-a-mobile-app-for-your-website\/\">Mobile app development<\/a> is only getting easier thanks to a wide variety of tools available online\u2014tools that have been increasingly favoring Android.<\/p>\n<p>After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/best-software-for-mobile-app-development-a-complete-guide\/\">Android is an easier OS for developers<\/a> to work with and the barrier to entry is much lower and simpler than developing for iOS.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/you-have-a-great-app-idea-should-you-sell-your-idea-or-develop-it\/\">Anyone with a new app idea<\/a> and some basic coding skills can use these tools to get their app off the ground.<\/p>\n<p>So you\u2019ve<a href=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/how-to-successfully-pitch-an-app-idea-what-to-know\/\"> pitched your app idea<\/a> and developed a product. Now what?<\/p>\n<p>While you may think you\u2019re finished, the work doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n<p>Many apps released are full of bugs and other common issues that are often easy to fix.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xu3QKsL_XRk\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Even if your app is free to download, your company could lose credibility quickly and receive poor reviews from a buggy app, so prepare yourself.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll review what you need to know about Android Studio Debug and how it can help you launch a successful, bug-free app.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#chapter1\">What is Android Studio Debug<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#setup\">How to Setup Debugging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-to-look-for\">What to Look for When Debugging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#chapter2\">Benefits of Android Studio Debug<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#free-and-open-source\">Free and Open-Source<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#easy-to-use\">Easy to Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#emulator\">Built-In Emulator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#updates\">Frequent Updates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#chapter3\">Downsides of Android Studio Debug<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sluggish\">AVD is a Bit Sluggish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#slow-updates\">Slow Updates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#debugging-issues\">Debugging Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2514\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso1-Webiotic-1024x511-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"chapter1\">Chapter #1: What is Android Studio Debug?<\/h2>\n<p>Created and released by Google, Android Studio is a powerful program for <a href=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/custom-mobile-applications-development\/\">Android mobile app developers<\/a> that comes packed with helpful developing tools, one being their debugger.<\/p>\n<p>This is a great tool for building apps because it allows developers to more easily debug their code.<\/p>\n<p>You can select a device you want to debug your app on, set various breakpoints in your Kotlin, Java, and C\/C++ code, and review variable and expressions at runtime.<\/p>\n<p>These features and more help developers analyze their code for bugs in realtime, which of course can save time on development.<\/p>\n<p>You can visit Android Studio&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/help\/idea\/2020.2\/debugging-code.html\">debugging docs<\/a> for full instructions on how to use the debugger along with some basic debugger features and operations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2502\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Intro-Webiotic-1024x350-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Setting up the debugger is fairly simple and doesn\u2019t have a steep learning curve. Android Studio Debug only requires a few steps, allowing for quick and easy testing of your application.<\/p>\n<p>Using the debug tool, you have a few different options on how these bugs are found and where they are found in your code. But we\u2019ll get into those options later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color: #d2eeff;\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/command-line\/adb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android Debug Bridge (ADB)<\/a> is a command-line tool you can use to communicate with an emulator instance or a connected Android device.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"setup\">1.1 How to Set up Debugging<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/debug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">While this guide offers a more in-depth explanation<\/a>, here is a quick review on how to set up debugging in Android Studio.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2511\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso4-Webiotic-1024x799-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 1: Select your device<\/h4>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an Android device handy, that\u2019s OK! It\u2019s pretty easy to set up Android emulation on nearly every desktop environment.<\/p>\n<p>Android Studio\u2019s emulator, or AVD, comes with Android Studio by default.<\/p>\n<p>This is a great option for more experienced developers, but newcomers may find that it\u2019s a little too complex to get working.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Android Studio Debug User Interface<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2497\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Overview-Webiotic-1024x733-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You can also use one of the virtualization options out there like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VirtualBox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/products\/workstation-pro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VMWare Workstation<\/a>, or Hyper-V if you\u2019re running Windows.<\/p>\n<p>If you do have an Android device handy, you can install your APK and simply enable the developer options in your device settings.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Select a Device and Start Debugging Your App<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2493\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Start-Debugging-Webiotic-e1616524492932-1024x522-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 2: Create a Debug Build Variant<\/h4>\n<p>In order to debug your application, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/run\/rundebugconfig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set it up as a debug build<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is just a line of code you need to add to your application\u2019s source code that states \u201cdebuggable true\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created a debuggable build variant, you can start debugging your application.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2488\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Debuggable-True-Webiotic-1024x283-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h4>Step 3: Breakpoints<\/h4>\n<p>Anyone who has some programming experience is probably familiar with breakpoints.<\/p>\n<p>A breakpoint is a specified part of your code that stops the execution of your code at that point, which helps when coding and styling for multiple devices and screen sizes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color: #d2eeff;\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br \/>Tell the IDE to suspend when there\u2019s an exception by hitting <strong>cmd + shift + F8 <\/strong>or Run &gt; View Breakpoints to bring up the breakpoints window.<\/p>\n<p>It also comes in handy when debugging an app.<\/p>\n<p>Debugging the entirety of your program at once is not recommended, as it can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">View and Configure Breakpoints When Debugging<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2498\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Breakpoints-Webiotic-e1616524114142-1024x573-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bugfender.com\/blog\/debug-breakpoints-android-studio-iphone-xcode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adding breakpoints<\/a> helps you work on specific portions of code at a time, letting you focus on specific bugs easier.<\/p>\n<p>Android Studio gives a more <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/debug#breakPoints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-depth guide to breakpoints<\/a>, which can be helpful for newcomers.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 4: Using the Log<\/h4>\n<p>When debugging, the system logs are your best friend.<\/p>\n<p>Logs, or messages in your code, offer an insight into how the machine is interpreting your code, or not running it as you intended.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Logcat Message Format<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2496\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Logcat2-Webiotic-e1616524263663-1024x584-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>These allow you to better understand in which order things are running in or what exceptions are being caught.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color: #d2eeff;\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br \/>Fold your logs to collapse information you don\u2019t need by right-clicking on the log string and selecting the <strong>Fold Lines Like This<\/strong> option from the dropdown.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-to-look-for\">1.2: What to Look for When Debugging<\/h3>\n<p>While the logs of your system are extremely helpful and can lead you in the right direction, they won\u2019t give you the full picture.<\/p>\n<p>This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/debug\/bug-report#:~:text=A%20bug%20report%20contains%20device,fix%20bugs%20in%20your%20app.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bug reports <\/a>come in.<\/p>\n<p>On your Android system, whether emulated or not, you have the option to download your bug reports.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">View Your App Logs in the Logcat Window<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2495\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Logcat-Webiotic-e1616524315593-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On emulated systems in AVD, this is located in the \u201cmore options\u201d area, allowing you to view and save a bug report as a zipped archive.<\/p>\n<p>On Android devices, this is located in developer options and can be sent to your desktop environment.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your debug archive, it\u2019s time to do some investigating. In the dump, you have your logs as well as a few other key pieces of information.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Use the Log class to Write Log Messages in Your Code<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2494\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Log-Class-Webiotic-e1616524413267-1024x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>One of these <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/topic\/performance\/tracing#:~:text=Systrace%20is%20a%20legacy%20platform,disk%20activity%2C%20and%20app%20threads.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">important tools is Systrace<\/a>. Systrace shows your application\u2019s performance, allowing you to analyze what\u2019s optimized well and what isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Optimization can fix bugs and help improve your user\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<p>In your debug archive you should also reference your logs once again. Now that you have them saved, you can easily isolate events and investigate.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few log tags that will guide you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2512\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso3-Webiotic-1024x820-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>D for debug, W for warning, and E for error will isolate possible issues for you to investigate and remedy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/android.googlesource.com\/platform\/frameworks\/base\/+\/master\/services\/core\/java\/com\/android\/server\/EventLogTags.logtags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This guide by Google<\/a> offers a more in-depth look at log tags if you\u2019re trying to isolate a specific, unknown issue.<\/p>\n<p>Google has documentation you\u2019ll be referencing often, so get used to it!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Open the Run\/Debug Configurations Dialog to Update Default Templates<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2505\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Open-Webiotic-1-e1616524712189-1024x704-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"chapter2\">Chapter #2: Benefits of Android Studio Debug<\/h2>\n<p>Android Studio Debug offers users a powerful tool to create high-quality applications, free of common issues.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of reasons to use Android Studio Debug, and we\u2019ve only scratched the surface.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2510\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso5-Webiotic-1024x717-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"free-and-open-source\">2.1: Free and Open-Source<\/h3>\n<p>One of the greatest advantages to using the Android Studio debugger is that it&#8217;s open-source, meaning its completely free to use.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit their website<\/a> to get started in downloading the software, which takes just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Just keep in mind that it&#8217;s developed specifically for Google&#8217;s Android operating system, so iOS developers will have to look elsewhere for a debugging tool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2513\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso2-Webiotic-1024x726-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"easy-to-use\">2.2: Easy to Use<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a hardened developer or a newcomer to <a href=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/app-development-costs-breakdown\/\">Android development<\/a>, Android Studio Debug offers powerful tools for any skill level.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Debugger Window, Showing the Current Thread and the Object Tree for a Variable<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2491\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Debugger-Window-Webiotic-e1616524777237-1024x320-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Their tool is fairly easy and straightforward to set up and use.<\/p>\n<p>Android Studio Debug offers its developers plenty of options so debugging is possible on nearly every device or emulator.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color: #d2eeff;\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br \/>Add watches when debugging for fields and variables you access often.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the <strong>Show Watches<\/strong> icon and you\u2019ll see the Watches pane appear. From there, you can click the plus sign button to type the name of the expression or variable you\u2019d like to watch.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"emulator\">2.3 Built-in Emulator<\/h3>\n<p>While emulation has become much easier in recent years, finding a reliable emulator can still be a difficult task. Having an emulator packaged inside Android Studio is incredibly useful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/run\/managing-avds#:~:text=An%20Android%20Virtual%20Device%20(AVD,you%20create%20and%20manage%20AVDs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In Android Studio this is called AVD<\/a>, and it allows you to easily deploy and test applications from your desktop environment.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Fold Lines to Make Debugging Easier<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2489\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Folding-Lines-Webiotic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The best part of having the emulator built-in is that it makes bug-fixing and bug-finding even easier.<\/p>\n<p>While AVD does have some known issues, which we\u2019ll get into later, a free, built-in tool is hard to beat.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"updates\">2.4: Frequent Updates<\/h3>\n<p>Thankfully, Android Studio releases a new update almost every other month.<\/p>\n<p>These improvements can be substantial, like adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redhat.com\/en\/topics\/middleware\/what-is-ide#:~:text=An%20integrated%20development%20environment%20(IDE,graphical%20user%20interface%20(GUI).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new functionality to your IDE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Android Studio\u2019s regular updates and feature additions help constantly improve the tool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2203\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Webiotic_Blog_Article_Choosing_the_Best_App_Building_Software_Coding-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"chapter3\">Chapter #3: Downsides of Android Studio Debug<\/h2>\n<p>Android Studio and its debugging tools are powerful, and likely one of the best tools available. But that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s free of issues.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few things you should be aware of before <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.codepath.com\/android\/troubleshooting-common-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developing and debugging using Android Studio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2499\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Shortcuts-Webiotic-1024x458-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"sluggish\">3.1 AVD is a Bit Sluggish<\/h3>\n<p>The IDE, for the most part, is pretty lightweight. On its own, you don\u2019t need a beefy desktop to run it.<\/p>\n<p>Emulation is a different story.<\/p>\n<p>Many users complain that running the AVD emulator and the IDE simultaneously is sluggish and requires quite a bit more processing power and RAM.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Developer Workflow Basics<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2500\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-WF-Basics-Webiotic-e1616525022184-1024x878-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>For many users, this may not be an issue. If you\u2019re a smaller developer with limited resources, however, this could pose a problem.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re limited by resources, getting an Android device to debug might be the best option.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"slow-updates\">3.2 Slow Updates<\/h3>\n<p>This is a small gripe, but many community members have noted that <a href=\"https:\/\/androtak.wordpress.com\/2017\/07\/12\/why-android-studio-debugging-is-slow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">updating can take a significant amount of time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth waiting on these updates, just prepare for it to take time.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Take a Screenshot in Logcat<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2509\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Screenshot-Webiotic-1024x610-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"debugging-issues\">3.3 Debugging Issues<\/h3>\n<p>Many users like to customize their tools to their liking. This offers a personalized touch to your environment and can help productivity.<\/p>\n<p>One issue for debugging with Android Studio Debug involves customizing the run and debug toolbars. When moving these, they can disappear.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Accelerate Your App Development with Android Studio Code Samples<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2508\" src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Browse-Samples-Webiotic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Android Studio will also sometimes force stop your debuggable build if your app is currently closed, which will be recorded in your logs.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, some test run configurations may not always work as intended.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a more detailed description within their <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/known-issues#debug_test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">documentation<\/a> of debugging errors, but this is something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color: #d2eeff;\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br \/>None of these issues are major and shouldn\u2019t prevent you from using the program. The benefits of Android Studio\u2019s debugger tool far outweigh the downsides.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a new developer or someone who is experienced in Android applications, Android Studio, and its debugging tools are easily the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great learning experience for newer developers learning how to debug their app projects, but it also offers more advanced options for those who are experienced in Android applications.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re building an Android app, let us help you get started with our <a href=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/simple-starter\/\">Simple Starter<\/a> package\u2014a simple approach that includes exactly what&#8217;s needed for those starting out or those unsure what&#8217;s next in the app development journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Are you ready to debug your Android mobile app?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_comments _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Anyone with a new [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":2517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webioticstage.wpengine.com\/how-to-create-a-mobile-app-for-your-website\/\">Mobile app development<\/a> is only getting easier thanks to a wide variety of tools available online\u2014tools that have been increasingly favoring Android.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/webioticstage.wpengine.com\/best-software-for-mobile-app-development-a-complete-guide\/\">Android is an easier OS for developers<\/a> to work with and the barrier to entry is much lower and simpler than developing for iOS.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webioticstage.wpengine.com\/you-have-a-great-app-idea-should-you-sell-your-idea-or-develop-it\/\">Anyone with a new app idea<\/a> and some basic coding skills can use these tools to get their app off the ground.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>So you\u2019ve<a href=\"https:\/\/webioticstage.wpengine.com\/how-to-successfully-pitch-an-app-idea-what-to-know\/\"> pitched your app idea<\/a> and developed a product. Now what?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While you may think you\u2019re finished, the work doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Many apps released are full of bugs and other common issues that are often easy to fix.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xu3QKsL_XRk\\u0026t=1s\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xu3QKsL_XRk&t=1s\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Even if your app is free to download, your company could lose credibility quickly and receive poor reviews from a buggy app, so prepare yourself.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll review what you need to know about Android Studio Debug and how it can help you launch a successful, bug-free app.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\r\n<ol><li><a href=\"#chapter1\">What is Android Studio Debug<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#setup\">How to Setup Debugging<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-to-look-for\">What to Look for When Debugging<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#chapter2\">Benefits of Android Studio Debug<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#free-and-open-source\">Free and Open-Source<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#easy-to-use\">Easy to Use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#emulator\">Built-In Emulator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#updates\">Frequent Updates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#chapter3\">Downsides of Android Studio Debug<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sluggish\">AVD is a Bit Sluggish<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#slow-updates\">Slow Updates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#debugging-issues\">Debugging Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2514,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso1-Webiotic-1024x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2514\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"chapter1\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Chapter #1: What is Android Studio Debug?<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio is a powerful program released by Google, giving <a href=\"https:\/\/webioticstage.wpengine.com\/custom-mobile-applications-development\/\">Android app developers<\/a> an array of useful tools. One of the most useful parts of Android Studio is the<a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/debug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Debugger<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2502,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Intro-Webiotic-1024x350.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2502\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This tool allows developers to debug their applications on any device including the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/run\/emulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android Studio Android emulator.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Setting up the debugger is fairly simple and doesn\u2019t have a steep learning curve. Android Studio Debug only requires a few steps, allowing for quick and easy testing of your application.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2501,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Install-Webiotic-1024x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2501\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are plenty of bugs you can catch on your own, which may be easily fixed. But, for every bug you catch, there are likely several more that may go undetected.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio Debug can quickly highlight these hard-to-find bugs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Using the debug tool, you have a few different options on how these bugs are found and where they are found in your code. But we\u2019ll get into those options later.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#d2eeff\"}}} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d2eeff\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/command-line\/adb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android Debug Bridge (ADB)<\/a> is a command-line tool you can use to communicate with an emulator instance or a connected Android device.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"setup\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>1.1 How to Set up Debugging<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/debug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">While this guide offers a more in-depth explanation<\/a>, here is a quick review on how to set up debugging in Android Studio.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2511,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso4-Webiotic-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2511\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>Step 1: Select your device\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an Android device handy, that\u2019s OK! It\u2019s pretty easy to set up Android emulation on nearly every desktop environment.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio\u2019s emulator, or AVD, comes with Android Studio by default.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This is a great option for more experienced developers, but newcomers may find that it\u2019s a little too complex to get working.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Android Studio Debug User Interface<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2497,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Overview-Webiotic-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2497\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>You can also use one of the virtualization options out there like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VirtualBox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/products\/workstation-pro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VMWare Workstation<\/a>, or Hyper-V if you\u2019re running Windows.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you do have an Android device handy, you can install your APK and simply enable the developer options in your device settings.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Select a Device and Start Debugging Your App<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2493,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Start-Debugging-Webiotic-e1616524492932-1024x522.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2493\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>Step 2: Create a Debug Build Variant<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>In order to debug your application, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/run\/rundebugconfig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set it up as a debug build<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This is just a line of code you need to add to your application\u2019s source code that states \u201cdebuggable true\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created a debuggable build variant, you can start debugging your application.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2488,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Debuggable-True-Webiotic-1024x283.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2488\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>Step 3: Breakpoints\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Anyone who has some programming experience is probably familiar with breakpoints.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>A breakpoint is a specified part of your code that stops the execution of your code at that point, which helps when coding and styling for multiple devices and screen sizes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#d2eeff\"}}} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d2eeff\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br>Tell the IDE to suspend when there\u2019s an exception by hitting <strong>cmd + shift + F8 <\/strong>or Run > View Breakpoints to bring up the breakpoints window.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>It also comes in handy when debugging an app.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Debugging the entirety of your program at once is not recommended, as it can be overwhelming.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">View and Configure Breakpoints When Debugging<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2498,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Breakpoints-Webiotic-e1616524114142-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2498\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bugfender.com\/blog\/debug-breakpoints-android-studio-iphone-xcode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adding breakpoints<\/a> helps you work on specific portions of code at a time, letting you focus on specific bugs easier.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio gives a more <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/debug#breakPoints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-depth guide to breakpoints<\/a>, which can be helpful for newcomers.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>Step 4: Using the Log<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>\u00a0When debugging, the system logs are your best friend.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Logs, or messages in your code, offer an insight into how the machine is interpreting your code, or not running it as you intended.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Logcat Message Format<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2496,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Logcat2-Webiotic-e1616524263663-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2496\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>These allow you to better understand in which order things are running in or what exceptions are being caught.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#d2eeff\"}}} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d2eeff\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br>Fold your logs to collapse information you don\u2019t need by right-clicking on the log string and selecting the <strong>Fold Lines Like This<\/strong> option from the dropdown.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"what-to-look-for\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>1.2: What to Look for When Debugging<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While the logs of your system are extremely helpful and can lead you in the right direction, they won\u2019t give you the full picture.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/debug\/bug-report#:~:text=A%20bug%20report%20contains%20device,fix%20bugs%20in%20your%20app.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bug reports <\/a>come in.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>On your Android system, whether emulated or not, you have the option to download your bug reports.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">View Your App Logs in the Logcat Window<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2495,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Logcat-Webiotic-e1616524315593.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2495\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>On emulated systems in AVD, this is located in the \u201cmore options\u201d area, allowing you to view and save a bug report as a zipped archive.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>On Android devices, this is located in developer options and can be sent to your desktop environment.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Once you have your debug archive, it\u2019s time to do some investigating. In the dump, you have your logs as well as a few other key pieces of information.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Use the Log class to Write Log Messages in Your Code <\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2494,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Log-Class-Webiotic-e1616524413267-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2494\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>One of these <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/topic\/performance\/tracing#:~:text=Systrace%20is%20a%20legacy%20platform,disk%20activity%2C%20and%20app%20threads.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">important tools is Systrace<\/a>. Systrace shows your application\u2019s performance, allowing you to analyze what\u2019s optimized well and what isn\u2019t.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Optimization can fix bugs and help improve your user\u2019s experience.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>In your debug archive you should also reference your logs once again. Now that you have them saved, you can easily isolate events and investigate.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are a few log tags that will guide you in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2512,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso3-Webiotic-1024x820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2512\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>D for debug, W for warning, and E for error will isolate possible issues for you to investigate and remedy.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/android.googlesource.com\/platform\/frameworks\/base\/+\/master\/services\/core\/java\/com\/android\/server\/EventLogTags.logtags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This guide by Google<\/a> offers a more in-depth look at log tags if you\u2019re trying to isolate a specific, unknown issue.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Google has documentation you\u2019ll be referencing often, so get used to it!<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Open the Run\/Debug Configurations Dialog to Update Default Templates<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2505,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Open-Webiotic-1-e1616524712189-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2505\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"chapter2\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Chapter #2: Benefits of Android Studio Debug<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio Debug offers users a powerful tool to create high-quality applications, free of common issues.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are plenty of reasons to use Android Studio Debug, and we\u2019ve only scratched the surface.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2510,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso5-Webiotic-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2510\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"free-and-open-source\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>2.1: Free and Open-Source<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>First, the greatest reason to use Android Studio and its debugging tools is that it\u2019s completely free.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Anyone with an interest in Android development can <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit their website<\/a> and download the Android Studio tools in just a few clicks.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are plenty of other similar tools out there like Android Studio Debug, but not all of them will be free.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2513,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Iso2-Webiotic-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2513\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio Debug offers you a free and feature-intense 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style=\"background-color:#d2eeff\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong><br>Add watches when debugging for fields and variables you access often.<br><br>Click on the <strong>Show Watches<\/strong> icon and you\u2019ll see the Watches pane appear. From there, you can click the plus sign button to type the name of the expression or variable you\u2019d like to watch.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"emulator\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>2.3 Built-in Emulator<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While emulation has become much easier in recent years, finding a reliable emulator can still be a difficult task. Having an emulator packaged inside Android Studio is incredibly useful.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\/run\/managing-avds#:~:text=An%20Android%20Virtual%20Device%20(AVD,you%20create%20and%20manage%20AVDs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In Android Studio this is called AVD<\/a>, and it allows you to easily deploy and test applications from your desktop environment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Fold Lines to Make Debugging Easier<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2489,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Folding-Lines-Webiotic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2489\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The best part of having the emulator built-in is that it makes bug-fixing and bug-finding even easier.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While AVD does have some known issues, which we\u2019ll get into later, a free, built-in tool is hard to beat.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"updates\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>2.4: Frequent Updates<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Thankfully, Android Studio releases a new update almost every other month.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>These improvements can be substantial, like adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redhat.com\/en\/topics\/middleware\/what-is-ide#:~:text=An%20integrated%20development%20environment%20(IDE,graphical%20user%20interface%20(GUI).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new functionality to your IDE.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio\u2019s regular updates and feature additions help constantly improve the tool.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2203,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Webiotic_Blog_Article_Choosing_the_Best_App_Building_Software_Coding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2203\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"chapter3\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Chapter #3: Downsides of Android Studio Debug<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Android Studio and its debugging tools are powerful, and likely one of the best tools available. But that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s free of issues.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are a few things you should be aware of before <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.codepath.com\/android\/troubleshooting-common-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developing and debugging using Android Studio<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2499,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Shortcuts-Webiotic-1024x458.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2499\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"sluggish\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>3.1 AVD is a Bit Sluggish<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The IDE, for the most part, is pretty lightweight. On its own, you don\u2019t need a beefy desktop to run it.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Emulation is a different story.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Many users complain that running the AVD emulator and the IDE simultaneously is sluggish and requires quite a bit more processing power and RAM.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Developer Workflow Basics<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2500,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-WF-Basics-Webiotic-e1616525022184-1024x878.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2500\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>For many users, this may not be an issue. If you\u2019re a smaller developer with limited resources, however, this could pose a problem.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If you\u2019re limited by resources, getting an Android device to debug might be the best option.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"slow-updates\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>3.2 Slow Updates<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This is a small gripe, but many community members have noted that <a href=\"https:\/\/androtak.wordpress.com\/2017\/07\/12\/why-android-studio-debugging-is-slow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">updating can take a significant amount of time<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>It\u2019s worth waiting on these updates, just prepare for it to take time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Take a Screenshot in Logcat<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2509,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/architsingh.com\/webioticnew\/wp-content\/uploads\/Android-Studio-Debug-Screenshot-Webiotic-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2509\"\/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html -->\r\n<a name=\"debugging-issues\"><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3>3.3 Debugging Issues<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Many users like to customize their tools to their liking. 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