dumpsys
Dumpsys is a command line tool in Android that provides detailed information about the system services running on a device. It allows developers and users to access real-time system stats and debug information. It provides a comprehensive snapshot of the device's status and can be used for various purposes, including performance analysis, troubleshooting, and profiling.
With dumpsys, you can retrieve data about running processes, CPU usage, memory usage, network information, battery status, sensor data, window manager states, and much more. It offers a wide range of options and commands to specify the desired output, making it a versatile tool for gathering specific information.
By accessing dumpsys through the command line, you can automate data collection, integrate it with scripts, or extract and analyze the output using other tools. This tool is especially useful for developers who need to understand the inner workings of Android applications and system components.
Dumpsys also supports multiple debug options and additional parameters for advanced analysis, such as profiling specific activities or examining app-specific details. It provides a wealth of information that can assist in diagnosing issues, optimizing performance, or gaining insights into system behavior. Overall, dumpsys is a powerful utility that aids in system-level analysis and debugging for Android devices.
List of commands for dumpsys:
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dumpsys:tldr:321b8 dumpsys: Exclude a specific service from the diagnostic output.$ dumpsys --skip ${service}try on your machineexplain this command
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dumpsys:tldr:573b1 dumpsys: List all services `dumpsys` can give information about.$ dumpsys -ltry on your machineexplain this command
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dumpsys:tldr:6b4e0 dumpsys: List service-specific arguments for a service.$ dumpsys ${service} -htry on your machineexplain this command
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dumpsys:tldr:703bc dumpsys: Get diagnostic output for a specific system service.$ dumpsys ${service}try on your machineexplain this command
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dumpsys:tldr:810f2 dumpsys: Get diagnostic output for all system services.$ dumpsystry on your machineexplain this command
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dumpsys:tldr:b6ab8 dumpsys: Specify a timeout period in seconds (defaults to 10s).$ dumpsys -t ${8}try on your machineexplain this command