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File:File manager.log file.06.png| {{large|'''Step 6:'''}} Now we want to add a location to save the log file to. Another [[media source]], such as a network file share, can be added here, or we can even just plug in a USB drive, which should automatically show up in the File manager. '''ADATAPRO''' in the screenshot is a USB flash drive for this example.
File:File manager.log file.06.png| {{large|'''Step 6:'''}} Now we want to add a location to save the log file to. Another [[media source]], such as a network file share, can be added here, or we can even just plug in a USB drive, which should automatically show up in the File manager. '''ADATAPRO''' in the screenshot is a USB flash drive for this example.
File:File manager.log file.07.png| {{large|'''Step 7:'''}} On Panel A: Open the '''logpath''' source. On Panel B: Open the source you added, either USB drive or other [[media source]] location. You can further navigate in Panel B to the exact folder you wish to copy the log file to.
File:File manager.log file.07.png| {{large|'''Step 7:'''}} On Panel A: Open the '''logpath''' source. On Panel B: Open the source you added, either USB drive or other [[media source]] location. You can further navigate in Panel B to the exact folder you wish to copy the log file to.
File:File manager.log file.08.png| {{large|'''Step 8:'''}} Scroll down until you see '''xbmc.log''' (currently running log) or '''xbmc.old.log''' (log from the last time {{subst:Name}} was open). Bring up the contextual menu ({{keypress|C}} on a keyboard or {{button|Menu}} on most remotes), and then select '''Copy'''.
File:File manager.log file.08.png| {{large|'''Step 8:'''}} Scroll down until you see '''xbmc.log''' (currently running log) or '''xbmc.old.log''' (log from the last time {{Name}} was open). Bring up the contextual menu ({{keypress|C}} on a keyboard or {{button|Menu}} on most remotes), and then select '''Copy'''.
File:File manager.log file.09.png| {{large|'''Step 9:'''}} Select '''Yes''' to confirm the copy. Remember, whatever is selected in Panel A is being copied to the location open in Panel B.
File:File manager.log file.09.png| {{large|'''Step 9:'''}} Select '''Yes''' to confirm the copy. Remember, whatever is selected in Panel A is being copied to the location open in Panel B.
File:File manager.log file.10.png| {{large|'''Step 10:'''}} The log file has now been copied to the other location. In this example, the easily accessible USB flash drive.
File:File manager.log file.10.png| {{large|'''Step 10:'''}} The log file has now been copied to the other location. In this example, the easily accessible USB flash drive.
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== Video guide ==
== Video guide ==

Revision as of 12:44, 30 April 2015

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Troubleshooting ▶ HOW-TO:Submit a bug report ▶ Log file ▶ File manager access

This page describes how to use the Kodi internal File manager for locating and copying your log file. This is handy for situations like if the debug uploader add-on doesn't work, or if you need to manually access the logs but are using a non-desktop OS that doesn't have easy access to those files.

Steps

Video guide

VIdeo tutorial version of the above how-to