Does the iphone (and ipod/pad?) have an equivalent to the Windows Event Log? How can one read it?
Jul 12, 2018 - 2 Comments. How to access iPhone and iPad logs on a Mac. The iPhone and iPad generate logs of some system activity, including app crashes.
I'd like to examine the event log for things like unlock events (successful and failed), charging times (connect/disconnect), network access (connect/disconnect) for both wifi and data, and power cycles (on/off). Bonus points for what apps run and when. All going back several weeks (if possible).
I want to check existing history, not install something on the device that will track this kind of information going forward. I would also prefer not to install something in order to get historical logs, but will do so if that's the only route forward. I don't have a Mac, but do have Windows 7 (and Linux if need be).
The devices are not jailbroken and running iOS 8.
matt wilkiematt wilkie3 Answers
This can only be done on a mac:
Connect your device to a Mac
Open Xcode, go to Window->Devices in the title bar
Click on your device from the sidebar
Click 'View Device Logs'
You don't need to be enrolled in a developer program to be able to do this. To this on windows you'll probably need some sort of virtual machine/hackintosh
Samantha CataniaSamantha CataniaAs Samantha said, it can only be done on a mac.
Apple Configurator 2 is a free macOS app published by Apple.Among other features, it allows access to the device logs.
- Download and install Apple Configurator 2 on a Mac (~65 MB free disk space required)
- Connect the iOS device to the Mac and trust the computer
- Start the Apple Configurator 2
- Within the 'All Devices' view double-click on the device attached to the Mac. An overview of the device is shown
- On the left hand menu bar click on 'Console'. The console of the device opens showing a live log
This question is most likely best suited for a different website on the StackExchange. There are multiple ways to access them. If you wish to do so from the device, you will need to (re-)compile developer tools/tool-chains for the ARM/Apple A-Series SoC and load them onto your idevice. If you wish to do so from the computer (either Mac or Windows), there are applications for doing so that you would need to install. The only other option I would suggest would be becoming and XCode/App developer. More information on these options (because it is pretty lengthy) can be found here:
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On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store.
- Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
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On your Mac or PC
- Open iTunes.
- From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > View My Account.
- Sign in with your Apple ID, then click View Account.
If you use Family Sharing, you'll see in your purchase history what you bought using your Apple ID, but you won't see what other family members bought. To see what other family members bought, sign in with their Apple ID. - On the Account Information page, scroll down to Purchase History. To the right of Most Recent Purchase, click See All. It might take a moment for your Purchase History to appear.
Purchases are grouped by the date that they were charged to the payment method that you have on file. You might see a Pending section at the top of your history; these items haven't yet charged to your account. By default, only the last 90 days show up in your purchase history. To change the range, click Last 90 Days at the top of the screen, then select the range that you want to view. Learn what to do if you still can’t find your purchase or if you see unexpected charges.
Click the Order ID number to the right of the order date to see the details of an invoice, including the billing date. If the total charge was more than zero, you can tap Resend at the bottom of the invoice details section to get a new email receipt.
Click More under the price of the item to see the date that you purchased or downloaded the item, which might be different than the date that you were charged, and the name of the device that you used to purchase it. To request a refund, tap 'Report a Problem' to open the refund request website.
If you have recurring charges, learn how to change or cancel subscriptions.
On the web
You can view your purchases from the last 90 days using a browser on any device. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, then sign in with the Apple ID and password that you use for purchases in the App Store or iTunes Store. If you need help with a two-factor authentication code, learn what to do.
If you use Family Sharing, you'll see purchases that you made using your Apple ID, but you won't see what other family members bought. To see what other family members bought, sign in with their Apple ID.
On the Purchases tab
Tap or click the Purchases tab, then tap or click All to see a list of all of your purchases from the last 90 days, except for Apple Music and iCloud storage. If you want to see charges for Apple Music or iCloud storage, or charges from more than 90 days ago, view your purchase history through Settings or iTunes.
To request a refund, tap or click 'Report a Problem.'
If you have recurring charges, learn how to change or cancel subscriptions.
On the Receipts tab
Tap or click the Receipts tab to view your purchase receipts for the past 90 days. Here you'll also see the specific amount charged to the payment method that you have on file and how specific purchases were grouped. You can also search by the amount that you were charged. If you want to see charges from more than 90 days ago, view your purchase history through Settings or iTunes.
Purchases are grouped by the date that they were charged to the payment method that you have on file. You might see a Pending section at the top of your history; these items haven't yet charged to your account. Learn what to do if you still can’t find your purchase or if you see unexpected charges.
Tap or click Receipt to the right of the total billed charge to see details of an invoice, including the billing date and order ID. If the total charge was more than zero, you can tap or click Print or Send at the bottom of the invoice details screen to get a new email receipt.
If you can't find a purchase, or you see unexpected charges
- You might have been signed in with a different Apple ID when you made the purchase. Sign in with that Apple ID to check if your purchases were billed to that account. If you can't remember the password to that Apple ID, we can help. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, you might be prompted to enter a verification code.
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- Learn what to do if you don't see an in-app purchase, but it's in your purchase history.
- If you don't see your purchase, it might be hidden. Learn how to hide apps for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, and how to hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books.
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Learn more
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