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    Alternatively, you can use Terminal Emulator with command "logcat > /sdcard/log.txt" for continuous writing of the log to a file on the SD Card. This can help figure out issues with random reboots. Commented Oct 11, 2011 at 15:07
  • Good point. Some phones tend to spam the log full of trivial information, so if you wish to minimize the filesize and data to go through check out the section "Filtering Log Output" on developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html#logcat Commented Oct 11, 2011 at 16:31
  • LogCat Apps doesn't work anymory with JellyBean. Google changed the Android API, apps don't have the permission anymore to read logs from other apps than their own. Commented Nov 11, 2012 at 13:39
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    I have created a simple utility to collect logs from a PC: gist.github.com/hrj/5983971 Commented Jul 16, 2013 at 18:36