Why is the app waiting for the debugger when its not connected to computer?
It seems like every step I take in the Android world I run into problems.
Usually, I have my HTC Hero connected to the computer via USB and I launch the application either in debug mode or in normal mode.
So, the last time I ran the app in normal mode. Then I disconnect the device (I want to try to have it "free", not connected to computer) and I start the app from the menu. When I do that I get a popup saying "Application xxx is waiting for the debugger to attach" and there it stops and eventually dies.
Why is it waiting for the debugger, when the last time I ran the app (while connected) I didn't run it as Debug?
Edit 1
I might add this little weird fact:
If I do "Run" (green/white arrow) when the device is connected I still get a popup on the device saying "Application xxx is waiting for the debugger to attach".
Edit 2
Found this page. He restarted his device and that worked for me too. Stupid not to try that right away...
Asked by: Brooke856 | Posted: 20-01-2022
Answer 1
Just to close this question: I restarted the device, and that helped.
Answered by: Stella802 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 2
For me, the solution is to select "None" in "Developer Options"->"Debug"->"Choose debug application", though it already has "None" selected. Seems like the device put a "need to debug" label on my app sometime before which is still there when I "Run" the app on the device using my IDE (or even launch the app manually when the device is not connected to PC), and re-select "None" removes the label. Don't know whether it's the case.
Answered by: David899 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 3
Restarting is more time taking, Easier way is that in the device, select "Developer Options" > “Select debug app” and select "Nothing".
Answered by: Ada465 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 4
Also, don't forget to go into your Android Settings under "Development Options" and unselect "Wait for Debugger"
Answered by: Anna327 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 5
You could also try removing the android:debuggable="true" from your AndroidManifest.xml file when you want to test the application by itself. Turning off development options in the preferences menu will help also.
Answer 6
I assume you are using Eclipse. Are you sure you are pressing the green circle with a white arrow and not the green bug button? Try closing the project, reconnecting the Hero, open the project and click the green/white arrow.
With your Edit1 - Try uninstalling the application from the Hero and try again.
With you Edit2 - I believe that will turn off all debugging capabilities. Good luck.
Answered by: Miller414 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 7
One more solution :)
In Android Studio 2.x follow these steps:-
1. Run the application:- Run Menu -> Run "app-name"
2. Attach debugger to process:- Run Menu -> Attach debugger to Android Process
Answer 8
"Wait for debugger"in Developer options may have been set with your application. Hence the application for debugger to attach.
Answered by: Anna444 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 9
Turn off Developer option and turn it back on.
Answered by: Chester563 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 10
Other than setting Select debug app to none, In android 9 and above (haven't check if exist in Android 8 but doesn't exist in Android 7) need to un-check Verify apps over USB
I recently upgraded my device from Android 7 to 9 and suddenly all my own apps (developed by me and are not signed) stopped working. disabling option mentioned above made them all work again.
Answered by: Lenny814 | Posted: 21-02-2022Answer 11
I fixed it by turning off "Developer Options" in settings and then turning it back on again.
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