This process is similar to using the console.log() method we learned in JavaScript, but with a few expanded options and functionalities.ĭo you remember using the JavaScript console and debugger in Intro to Programming and JavaScript? Android studio also offers a feature like this to assist in tracking down bugs and other issues. The risks outweigh the benefits in that case.In the last lesson we learned about the Android Studio logcat, and how to record information to it using various Log methods. It's fine to leave on for a few days while you're working on something, but there's no need to have it enabled when you're not regularly using it. Unless you regularly use ADB and connect your Android device to your PC, you shouldn't leave USB Debugging enabled all the time.

That's scary, and a good reason you should have Android Device Manager set up so you can factory reset your Android device remotely. Someone who knew what they were doing could connect your device to their computer and issue commands to it via ADB, without knowing your PIN or other lock screen security. However, an unsuspecting user could accept the prompt without realizing what it's for.Īdditionally, leaving USB Debugging enabled makes your device open to attack if you were to lose it. This is why Android displays a confirmation prompt, so you don't connect to a PC you don't trust. If someone had access to the port, they could potentially steal information off your device or push malicious apps to it. In theory, with USB Debugging enabled, plugging your phone into a public charging port could open it up to risk.

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