live dmesg v1.50 released

Posted by Chainfire on 05-04-2011 at 13:45:00 - Comments: 26 - Views: 3183
Project: live dmesg - Tags: Android Good news Developer tools
live dmesg is the one and only boot animation replacement that shows the actual dmesg log (kernel debug messages). It looks a bit similar to a BIOS boot. Handy for developers too! Unlike other similar apps, the information you see on screen is real and live, not a pre-recorded fake.

The price is aimed at being "one beer" (at the bar, not the supermarket). Google does the price conversion, but if it comes out way above that in your area, let me know.

!! requires a fully rooted device !!

The application uses some (root) trickery to get itself installed and running, and it may not be compatible with all devices. It also requires writable /system in many cases. It has been tested and found working on the following devices (though it may not work on all firmwares and kernels for a specific device):

- Samsung Galaxy S
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 7"
- Samsung Vibrant
- Samsung Captivate
- HTC/Google Nexus One
- HTC Thunderbolt
- HTC Desire
- HTC Desire Z (T-Mo G2)
- HTC Desire HD
- HTC Incredible
- HTC HD2
- HTC Evo
- HTC Hero
- Motorola Droid
- Motorola Droid X
- Motorola Cliq
- Motorola Milestone
- Motorola Atrix 4G
- MyTouch 4G

It is likely to work on many more devices, if you use a non-listed device and it works, please leave a comment!

This program now also has a cousin: live logcat. They fully integrate, you can view dmesg, logcat, or both (split screen) during boot. Tapping on the screen or pressing a button will switch between them.

Link XDA thread
Link Android Market
Video YouTube

Comments

Posted by Alex on 08-04-2011 at 08:09:54
Hi Chainfire,

I really like the idea of live dmesg!

However, when I tried it on my HD2 with [APR 02] AmeriCanAndroid AOSP HD2 GB233 CM7, unfortunatelly it didn't work.

While booting Android, it just shows black screen with green HTC title. It did remove the original AmeriCanAndroid, but it didn't show the intended dmesg messages. I requested a refund, but if you'll update the app, I'll consider buying it again.

Regards,
Alex
Posted by Alex on 08-04-2011 at 08:10:47
I meant to say:
It did remove the original AmeriCanAndroid bootscreen...
Posted by Chainfire on 08-04-2011 at 18:56:28
Updated to v1.1, with the added options to disable the copyright notice and double the text size.

@alex Sorry but I have no idea what the issue is. The HD2 firmwares vary wildly, it worked on the ones I tested it on ...
Posted by Matt Henley on 09-04-2011 at 01:57:31
I just purchased and installed.. it informed me that it wouldn't work due to not being able to find the boot animation.. so I uninstalled. I am using a captivate with the cm7 nightly builds (04022011 version)
Matt
Posted by Chainfire on 09-04-2011 at 19:05:36
Can you pastebin /init.rc ?
Posted by Chainfire on 12-04-2011 at 21:09:07
Update to 1.3, should now support Tegra!
Posted by Gryzor on 14-04-2011 at 07:54:02
Installed it, worked for one boot, then on the second boot I'm getting stuck at the HTC screen just like Chainfire. I think I need to fully wipe...

DesireHD.
Posted by Xeli on 14-04-2011 at 11:12:38
Works flawlessly on LG Optimus speed 2x!

However...

will it blend?

Xeli
Posted by Matt on 16-04-2011 at 19:41:56
Hi I get "Could not create backup Most likely your /system partition is too full or not writeable"
Posted by greenbeat on 20-04-2011 at 00:34:04
Hi the same for me: I get "Could not create backup Most likely your /system partition is too full or not writeable"
Posted by Chainfire on 20-04-2011 at 16:08:04
@ All

Updated to v1.5, adds rotation support, more firmwares, full integration with "live logcat", even split screen.

@ Xeli

Yes, yes it will. It will blend with "live logcat" ;)

@ Matt, greenbeat

Could it be the case your system partition is full ? In the newer versions, use the "bug report" button !
Posted by Steve on 22-04-2011 at 08:16:12
Thanks man, this thing is sweet, less errors after rebooting and flashing my newest kernel.
Posted by edWord on 27-04-2011 at 02:28:50
Not working for desire. Force close and cannot uninstal
Posted by Richhed on 05-05-2011 at 01:32:18
Yo chains dog I love this but it breaks webtop on atrix 4g so i uninstall
Posted by MrKKim on 15-05-2011 at 09:00:59
Same, screwed up my webtop, uninstalled
Posted by JerryScript on 04-06-2011 at 10:33:24
Love the app!

Would it be possible to add a pause feature? I have a single instance coming up in red, but it scrolls too fast to read. Or perhaps there is a file the logcat is dumped too?
Posted by Axelm on 13-06-2011 at 19:35:31
Just installed live logcat lite on a rooted Samsung i5700 Spica. Cyanogen 6.1 and Voku kernel v1.6 based on 2.6.29.

The boot sequence is still showing the Android guy and then I see the Cyanogen logo. No logcat during boot.
Posted by Axelm on 13-06-2011 at 20:31:41
Also tried with latest live dmesg lite. Same result. During installation it asks for SuperUser privs, and I approve. Any way I can send you a log for you to analyze?
Posted by crglwood on 24-08-2011 at 12:25:50
Really like the app, but when I try to purchase full version I am told it is not available in my region. It works fine, I have a SGS2 in South Africa?
Posted by noah on 03-09-2011 at 03:17:37
help. i installed the free lite version from the market, now my phone won't start! it's stuck vibrating every few seconds and nothing happens. the screen's just black. what do i do? how do i start my samsung galaxy s?
Posted by G Newman on 11-09-2011 at 06:51:58
I liked Live Dmesg Lite.

However, I could not find it in my applications drawer, on GB .602 on the DroidX. So I uninstalled it via the Marketplace, rather than using your built-in uninstall function (because that screen was not available).

It skipped some steps, because the boot animation is now a black screen, after the red 'M' logo.

What do I need to do to rebuild the chain that runs the DroidX boot animation? The old 5.97M bootanimation.zip file is still there, in /system/media. What does your install program change in calling it?

Thank you.
Posted by DDD on 24-10-2011 at 00:40:30
Dear Chainfire!

Could you please, make ZIP IMAGE of live dmesg/logcat for ROM MANEGER. With flashable image users with S-OFF can use you program.

Regards
Posted by Lenry on 18-12-2011 at 18:08:04
Hi!

I really like the app. It works flawless on my ZTE Blade, but it's upside down, and I can't buy the full version, because it's not available in Hungary :(
Posted by Matt on 20-01-2012 at 06:46:24
Awesome app!

Exactly what I was looking for! I can say that it works for Bionic but during the scrolling of the log there is an entry that repeats at least 100 times that is not there during default bootanimation.

omaplfb (FrameBufferEvents 354): Framebuffer event (1) happened
omaplfb (FrameBufferEvents 356): Ignoring

Over and over. I hope this could help you with the Bionic.

Thank you. :)
Posted by Matt on 20-01-2012 at 07:33:35
Thinking about it a little further..

I was using the free version and I didn't notice the copyright text at the top or bottom. Maybe a screen size issue? Here's a debug.

http://www.devrob.com/temp/temp.txt
Posted by Miguel Sanjurjo on 03-02-2012 at 22:31:45
I tried the lite versions on my Alcatel One Touch OT-918D (Android 2.3.5): After succesful installation and rebooting, I'm not able anymore to power on the phone. It shows the Android Logo, then a static logo of alcatel, and reboots...

I had to clear the flash from via factory mode to beeing able to use the phone again.

What could it be?






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