Root Where are log files kept?

[rfburns59]

Where are the log files kept on this phone. I searched for /var/log, but there is not a /var directory. I have root.

I went looking because Kies Air never finds or resolves in the "logs" window. Just continual spinning wheel.

 

[scary alien]

Welcome to the AndroidForums, rfburns59!

I've moved your thread over to the all-things-root area for you.

Any apps you've got installed will probably maintain their own logs in their own home filesystem space (/data/data/<package name>).

Android is a different animal as far as the /var/log directory goes: there's no syslogd daemon.

There are also kernel messages you can view (all yield the same output):

- on phone, at shell prompt: dmesg
- on phone, at shell prompt: cat /proc/dmesg
- via adb from your PC: adb shell dmesg
- via adb from your PC: adb shell cat /proc/kmsg

Also, don't forget about the logcat feature that will enable you to view the various log file messages that apps and processes record:

- on phone, at shell prompt: logcat
- via adb from your PC: adb logcat

See this link for more information: How to get kernel messages from Android? - BootLoader

Cheers and I hope that helps!

 

[rfburns59]

Thank you for moving my post. Ah yes, there they are. I'm now using a telnet/ssh server on my phone. I feel at home again. Thank you.

 

[rfburns59]

I feel even better now. I've managed to install the bash shell and the nano editor. I doubt I'll ever be a vi man.

Using ssh/telnet server and ftp server for the computer keyboard. I just don't have the patience to hammer at a phone keyboard using command line.

 

[scary alien]

I feel even better now. I've managed to install the bash shell and the nano editor. I doubt I'll ever be a vi man.

Using ssh/telnet server and ftp server for the computer keyboard. I just don't have the patience to hammer at a phone keyboard using command line.

I hear ya about typing on the phone--I do most of my stuff from a desktop via an adb shell .

I do have a great affinity and affection for the vi editor...my fingers know it so well I often find myself trying those commands even when using MS/Word, etc. .