Ghost Log (logcat viewer)

Ghost Log (logcat viewer) Free App

Rated 4.32/5 (180) —  Free Android application by Jeff Gilfelt

About Ghost Log (logcat viewer)

NOTE: Device root (superuser) access is required to read system logs on Android 4.1 and above

Non-root users can still use Ghost Log with their own apps via intent integration - see https://github.com/jgilfelt/GhostLog

Features
* Persistent logcat display as a system overlay
* Customisable log filters and display options
* Auto filter by the current foreground Activity process
* Quick access to pause/play, clear & share functions via rich notification
* Integration support for non-root devices

This app is completely open source at https://github.com/jgilfelt/GhostLog

How to Download / Install

Download and install Ghost Log (logcat viewer) version 1.0.3 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.readystatesoftware.ghostlog, download Ghost Log (logcat viewer).apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Improved integration support.
Fixed issue with whitespace in log tags.
More downloads  Ghost Log (logcat viewer) reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads  Ghost Log (logcat viewer) reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
More downloads  Ghost Log (logcat viewer) reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads

What are users saying about Ghost Log (logcat viewer)

M70%
by M####:

It's simply awesome. A must-have app for backtracing the bugs! I really ove your overlay screen idea

M70%
by M####:

Great tool, but using OS 4.1.2 on a K2_CL there is no option in the notification bar to share, pause, and/or play. Specifically to share/save the logcat. Please add the ability to save the logcat for lesser API. The inability to review the logcat makes it pointless. Otherwise, very nice.

M70%
by M####:

The thing that makes this logging app stand out is that it is always displayed. You can watch what's going on in real time without having to switch back and forth to check the log. You can change the opacity and the text size. No problems with 4.4.4 2012 Nexus 7 and SuperSU

L70%
by L####:

cm 11 m9 when requesting su, it wont let me press allow, ive reinstalled and same issue, very very strange. I can select deny but not accept, this is first time its happened.

K70%
by K####:

I'm a developer and need to test a lot of things based on logs. I have crashlytics installed but it's not the complete package since my team's Q&A don't have much knowledge about android. This app helps us in performing some basic tests based on logs and the best part is you do not need to have root access. A lot of thought has gone in building this app. Thanks!

K70%
by K####:

if you cant grant SU, open SU options, disable "tapjacking protection", relaunch ghost, grant access, and then if you want, re-enable tapjack... Ghost Log is an overlay so it gets blocked.

K70%
by K####:

Cant share log info for an app that doesnt work with the developer ... any thoughts guys???

K70%
by K####:

Its a good.. app.. to get log data's n even mail it Thanks for good apps

T70%
by T####:

Don't need

K70%
by K####:

Great tool, but using OS 4.1.2 on a K2_CL there is no option in the notification bar to share, pause, and/or play. Specifically to share/save the logcat. Please add the ability to save the logcat for lesser API. The inability to review the logcat makes it pointless. Otherwise, very nice.

K70%
by K####:

Everytime I press grant to allow superuser access nothing happens. Like it ignores my presses.

K70%
by K####:

Takes me to settings page just after granting root acess immediately after fresh install where I'm unable to do anything except back out and.. uninstall... Is android 5.0 lollipop supported?

X70%
by X####:

This is a very clever app that does a great job of allowing you to troubleshoot strange crashes and see what your device up to. Like others I was not able to hit grant in the sudo window that popped up, but I was able to go into SuperSU and grant access in the list of apps there.

K70%
by K####:

It's simply awesome. A must-have app for backtracing the bugs! I really ove your overlay screen idea

D70%
by D####:

Can't select allow for SU. I see others had same problem, running Lollipop 5.02

H70%
by H####:

if you can't get su, you need to disable the tapjacking option, grant access and re-enable if you want because the log is an overlay, and blocks you.

D70%
by D####:

Neat way of finding out how stuff works! TCT Alcatel OT 7040E -rooted

D70%
by D####:

Cant share log info for an app that doesnt work with the developer ... any thoughts guys???

S70%
by S####:

cm 11 m9 when requesting su, it wont let me press allow, ive reinstalled and same issue, very very strange. I can select deny but not accept, this is first time its happened.

S70%
by S####:

The thing that makes this logging app stand out is that it is always displayed. You can watch what's going on in real time without having to switch back and forth to check the log. You can change the opacity and the text size. No problems with 4.4.4 2012 Nexus 7 and SuperSU

A70%
by A####:

Ditto Ditto Ditto

S70%
by S####:

خوبا

B70%
by B####:

Thanks! Your application helped me get out of a serious jam today after messing around with too many exposed mods at once.

W70%
by W####:

It's simply awesome. A must-have app for backtracing the bugs! I really ove your overlay screen idea

G70%
by G####:

A huge help would pay for a pimped out version.

N70%
by N####:

Well done. Makes it very easy to watch logs locally while using phone

X70%
by X####:

100%

E70%
by E####:

You must have this app if you're an Android developer. Can see all the logs in the screen. No need to skip to DDMS to see the logs if you are using Eclipse. Thanks to the developer.

X70%
by X####:

Great tool, but using OS 4.1.2 on a K2_CL there is no option in the notification bar to share, pause, and/or play. Specifically to share/save the logcat. Please add the ability to save the logcat for lesser API. The inability to review the logcat makes it pointless. Otherwise, very nice.

X70%
by X####:

It hangs when clicking the notification while in overlay mode.

X70%
by X####:

Much better than other logcat viewers, really useful to see it on screen at the same time. Filtering also very handy, as is the share feature.

U70%
by U####:

Exactly what I needed, other apps requires to switch between apps. This is Perfect. Btw, love the icon on notification bar.

U70%
by U####:

Need to share save logs. Would pay through the bum if it could do that.

N70%
by N####:

You must have this app if you're an Android developer. Can see all the logs in the screen. No need to skip to DDMS to see the logs if you are using Eclipse. Thanks to the developer.

U70%
by U####:

Great tool, but using OS 4.1.2 on a K2_CL there is no option in the notification bar to share, pause, and/or play. Specifically to share/save the logcat. Please add the ability to save the logcat for lesser API. The inability to review the logcat makes it pointless. Otherwise, very nice.

U70%
by U####:

It hangs when clicking the notification while in overlay mode.

U70%
by U####:

Much better than other logcat viewers, really useful to see it on screen at the same time. Filtering also very handy, as is the share feature.

V70%
by V####:

Exactly what I needed, other apps requires to switch between apps. This is Perfect. Btw, love the icon on notification bar.


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