How to extract the log files (Android, iOS) - PIX4Dcapture

The log files are helpful to diagnose problems related to the app. It can be accessed following the procedure described below.

Procedure with Android

In Android, the log files are located in the Pix4D folder in the internal memory of the device. The path to the Pix4D folder is: ...\device_name\Internal storage\Pix4D. The log files can be found below the project folders and are named:

Pix4Dmapper.log
pix4dcapture.log
ctrl_dji.log

Important: If you upload log files for technical support, copy them to the desired location on the computer and send the THREE files.

For more information about how to access the Pix4D folder: (Android, iOS) How to transfer and process images after the mission.

Procedure with iOS

In iOS, the files can be extracted directly from the device by using Pix4Dcapture.

Using this procedure an email, which contains all the basic information about the drone and the device, parameters of the last mission, and log files (.zip), is automatically generated:

Open Pix4Dcapture.
Tap TUTORIAL/HELP.
Tap SEND ALL LOGS.

Note: Send the logs only if an official request form has been submitted and that our technical support needs them to investigate an issue. The email address where to send the logs will be shared with the user at this stage.

For more information about how to access the LogFile folder: (Android, iOS) How to transfer and process images after the mission.