What do GC_FOR_MALLOC, GC_EXPLICIT, and other GC_* mean in Android Logcat?

GC_FOR_MALLOC means that the GC was triggered because there wasn’t enough memory left on the heap to perform an allocation. Might be triggered when new objects are being created. GC_EXPLICIT means that the garbage collector has been explicitly asked to collect, instead of being triggered by high water marks in the heap. Happens all over … Read more

error opening trace file: No such file or directory (2)

It happens because you have not installed the minSdkVersion or targetSdkVersion in you’re computer. I’ve tested it right now. For example, if you have those lines in your Manifest.xml: <uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion=”8″ android:targetSdkVersion=”17″ /> And you have installed only the API17 in your computer, it will report you an error. If you want to test it, … Read more