How to use the command bugreportz (with examples)

The bugreportz command is a useful tool for generating a zipped bug report of an Android device. It can only be used through the adb shell and provides information about the device’s status and any issues it may be experiencing. This article will illustrate different use cases of the bugreportz command and explain the purpose of each command option.

Use case 1: Generate a complete zipped bug report of an Android device

Code:

bugreportz

Motivation: Generating a complete bug report of an Android device is essential for troubleshooting and understanding any issues the device might be facing. By using the bugreportz command without any options, a comprehensive zipped bug report can be quickly generated.

Explanation:

• bugreportz: This command without any options generates a complete zipped bug report of the Android device. It captures device logs, system information, and any other relevant information.

Example output:

Bug report captured, zipped and stored in: /data/user/0/com.android.shell/files/bugreports/bugreport-202150800103-AttaMe.zip

Use case 2: Show the progress of a running bugreportz operation

Code:

bugreportz -p

Motivation: When generating a bug report, it can be helpful to know the progress of the operation. The -p option allows you to check the progress of the bugreportz command in real-time.

Explanation:

• bugreportz: The base command.
• -p: This option shows the progress of the running bugreportz operation.

Example output:

Bug report generation in progress: 20% completed...

Use case 3: Show the version of bugreportz

Code:

bugreportz -v

Motivation: Checking the version of the bugreportz command can be useful if there are multiple versions available or if you need to verify that you have the latest version installed.

Explanation:

• bugreportz: The base command.
• -v: This option displays the version of the bugreportz command.

Example output:

bugreportz version 1.0.2

Use case 4: Display help

Code:

bugreportz -h

Motivation: Sometimes, when using a command for the first time or if you need a quick refresher on the available options, displaying the help information can be beneficial. The help option provides a summary of the available command options and their usage.

Explanation:

• bugreportz: The base command.
• -h: This option displays the help information for the bugreportz command.

Example output:

usage: bugreportz [-v] [-p] [-h]
-v Print the version of bugreportz.
-p Print progress on stdout.
-h Print this help.

Conclusion:

The bugreportz command is a powerful tool for generating zipped bug reports of Android devices. By familiarizing yourself with the different command options, you can efficiently generate bug reports, monitor the progress of the operation, check the version of the command, and access help information when needed. Understanding these use cases will allow you to effectively troubleshoot and troubleshoot issues on Android devices.