How to Generate a Bug Report on an Android Phone

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This article details how to generate a bug report on Android mobile phones, which, is necessary for any device specific issues. To do this you will have to first Enable Developer Options or if already enabled then you can proceed to Generate the Bug Report.Enable Developer OptionsFind the build number of your phone, which, may vary between different brands and versions of Android OS. Below are instructions for a few popular devices. However, for most devices, there is a search at the top of the Settings page where you can search for ‘build number’ and click on the result to go there directly.Stock Android Devices: Settings > About Phone > scroll down to Build numberGoogle Pixel: Settings > System > About phone > Build numberSamsung Galaxy S8 or later: Settings > About phone > Software information > Build numberHTC U11 or later: Settings > About > Software information > More > Build numberOnePlus 5T or later: Settings > About phone > Build numberLG G6 or later: Settings > About phone > Software info > Build numberMotorola devices: Settings > System > About phone > Build numberTap on Build number several times and you will eventually see a message saying ‘You are now a developer!’. You might see a message saying ‘You are now x steps away from being a developer.’ in the middle.Confirm and provide pin or password when prompted.Once done Developer options will now be available in your phone’s Settings.Generate the Bug ReportFirst, you will have to recreate the issue encountered by performing the same steps that lead to the problem.Open Settings and go to Developer options.Click on Take bug report.It may take a few moments to compile after which you will be able to email it to yourself and/or forward this to the developers of the concerned application with the bug.Turning off the Developer optionTo turn off Developer options you can switch the toggle at the top of the Developer options page.