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adb-logcat:tldr:59af5

adb-logcat: Color the log (usually use with filters).
$ adb logcat -v color
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The command "adb logcat -v color" is used in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to display the device's system log on the terminal with color-coded output for better readability. Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "adb": This is the command to interact with the Android device through ADB.
  • "logcat": It is a command that allows you to view the device's system log, which contains valuable information about the device's processes, error messages, and debugging messages.
  • "-v color": This flag specifies the format of the log output. In this case, "color" indicates that the logcat output will be displayed in color-coded text, making it easier to distinguish different log levels and components. Without this flag, the log output will be displayed without color formatting.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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