nativescript/docs/man_pages/device/device-log.md

Command-line interface for building NativeScript projects

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# ns device log

### Description

Opens the device log stream for a selected connected Android <% if(isWindows || isMacOS) { %>or iOS <% } %>device.

### Commands

Usage | Synopsis
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General | `$ ns device log [--device <Device ID>]`

### Options

* `--device` - If multiple devices are connected, sets the device for which you want to stream the log in the console. `<Device ID>` is the device index or identifier as listed by the `$ ns device` command.

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### Command Limitations

* You cannot work with connected iOS devices on Linux systems.

### Related Commands

Command | Description
----------|----------
[device](device.html) | Lists all recognized connected devices with serial number and index, grouped by platform.
[device android](device-android.html) | Lists all recognized connected physical and running virtual devices with serial number and index.
[device ios](device-ios.html) | Lists all recognized connected iOS devices with serial number and index.
[device list-applications](device-list-applications.html) | Lists the installed applications on all connected Android and iOS devices.
[device run](device-run.html) | Runs the selected application on a connected Android or iOS device.
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