Debugging your Android application using Android Studio can be a complex task, but it's essential to identify and fix issues quickly. In this article, we'll explore how you can debug your Android application remotely using Android Studio.

To start debugging your Android application, you need to select 'Run|Debug' from the CodeLens of your main function or select 'Run Java' or 'Debug Java' menu from the top editor title bar. The debugger extension provides multiple ways to run and debug your Java application.

When you choose to debug your application, the debugger will automatically find the main class and generate a default launch configuration in memory to launch your application. However, if you want to customize and persist your launch configuration, you can select the 'Create a launch.json file' link in the Run and Debug view.

For more details on how to create a launch.json file, you can read the Launch configurations documentation or review the Configuration options for Java. To get started with debugging your Android application using Android Studio, you'll need to install the Debugger for Java extension from the Visual Studio Code marketplace.

The Debugger for Java extension provides several features that make it easy to debug your Android application, including:

* Breakpoints: Set breakpoints in your code to pause execution and inspect variables.

* Stepping: Step through your code line by line or jump to a specific location.

* Variables: View and edit variable values while debugging.

* Console: Display output from your application during debugging.

In addition to these basic features, the Debugger for Java extension also provides advanced features such as:

* Conditional breakpoints: Set breakpoints that only trigger when certain conditions are met.

* Watch expressions: Monitor specific expressions or variables while debugging.

* Debugging with Android devices: Connect an Android device and debug your application directly on the device.

If you encounter any issues while using the Debugger for Java extension, you can contact us by entering a new issue. The Java debugger is an open-source project that welcomes contributors to collaborate through GitHub repositories.

In conclusion, remote debugging with Android Studio provides a powerful way to identify and fix issues in your Android application quickly. With the Debugger for Java extension, you'll be able to debug your application more efficiently and effectively.

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