Access an iPhone or iPad's Console Log

Whether you’re encountering an issue with your iPhone or you just want to see what's happening in the background, iMazing’s device console lets you get intimate with iOS. For Mac and Windows users alike, the device console allows you to peek under the hood when backing up, updating, transferring media to your iOS device.

Here's how to record your device's activity using the device console log:

Click on Tools section

From the Tools section, when you scroll down, under Advanced you'll see "Show Device Console". Click on it to open the device Console.

Review the data you've collected

Once you've collected enough information, click the Pause button to stop logging. Doing so will stop the console from gathering unnecessary data and needlessly cluttering your log.

Use the search field to thin out the log.

Doing this will allow you to filter the contents of the console so you can focus on the information that is relevant to you.

Click the Save button to export the activity log to your computer

You'll then be able to open the saved file and easily browse its contents

iMazing's device console is also a great tool for troubleshooting issues like boot loops, failing backups or sluggish behaviour. All you need to do is launch the device console and your device will stream information to it in real-time. It isn't always possible to fix every issue, but we've seen many cases where the console will let you see more precisely what's wrong, and potentially fix it yourself. In particular, when the iCloud or local backup fails, you may see exactly which file is causing the issue and save yourself a trip to the Apple Store.

Going further

If you're a Mac user, you can rename the saved text file's extension from .txt to .log and open it in the macOS Console app. You can then press Command + F and use keywords like backupagent or scheduler to thin out your log and display only what you need.