Logging on device

Haven't tried it yet, but just want to get some tips.

How do I log on the actual device?

I use Sys.println() to see output in the console.
Is it safe to assume that this will log to a file on the actual device?

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jim_m_58 over 9 years ago +2

That's Good idea!!

Not just an idea, but that's the best way to log time critical stuff! Buffer the log in memory, and only save it when your not in a time critical region. (I'm an old timer comm…

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Alan.raceQs over 3 years ago in reply to jim_m_58

Any suggestions why this isn't working any more?

I don't think file names are case sensitive on the device, but anyway I have tried with .txt and .TXT

It used to work, and I see App Store apps are populating their log files.

But my side-loaded development version refuses to play ball.

FlowState over 3 years ago in reply to Alan.raceQs

What if you change the app ID in the manifest and upload your dev version as a beta app, so you can have access to it immediately without review?

Hopefully it should behave just like any other app from the store.

Alan.raceQs over 3 years ago in reply to FlowState

Thanks, but that's quite a cumbersome process and not really a practical solution for lab testing.

I guess I was wondering if I had overlooked something to disable the facility, or if it was a new issue (bug) in the F5 FW?

FlowState over 3 years ago in reply to Alan.raceQs

Alan.raceQs said:
Thanks, but that's quite a cumbersome process and not really a practical solution for lab testing.

I guess I was wondering if I had overlooked something to disable the facility, or if it was a new issue (bug) in the F5 FW?

I'm just saying that *if* there's a bug and if app store apps are working as you say, that would be the way around it.