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SampleSyncAdapter Breakpoints Not Working

I'm using Eclipse to learn how the SampleSyncAdapter example works. I can't get my breakpoints to work. I set a breakpoint in multiple locations but none get hit. For example, AuthenticatorActivity.onCreate() never get's called. Anyone know why?

Thanks.

Solution

  • The SyncAdapter thread of execution occurs in a spawned background process, not in the process of your application itself, which is what you have your java debugger attached to.

    Simple and ugly way: log() is your friend.

    Better way: Start by looking at Debugging a service and find if that needs to be adapted for this case.