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Managing Crash Report Uploads with upload_crashes

The upload_crashes command in the ChromeOS Shell triggers the upload of available crash reports to the ChromeOS crash server. This helps developers and support teams analyze and address system issues efficiently.

Usage

bash upload_crashes

Description

  • Purpose: Ensures all locally stored crash reports are sent to the crash server for analysis.
  • Trigger: Manually initiates the upload process, especially useful when automatic uploads are disabled or delayed.

Examples

Upload Crash Reports

bash upload_crashes

This command uploads all available crash reports from the device to the crash server.

Additional Information

  • Crash Report Storage: Crash reports are stored locally until they are uploaded to the crash server.
  • Viewing Crash Reports: Use chrome://crashes in the Chrome browser to view and manage crash reports.
  • Privacy Considerations: Crash reports may include sensitive system information. Ensure compliance with organizational privacy policies.

Best Practices

  1. Review Crash Reports Locally

  2. Before uploading, review crash reports using chrome://crashes to understand their content.

  3. Use for Debugging

  4. Trigger upload_crashes to aid developers in diagnosing and resolving persistent or critical issues.

  5. Ensure Network Connectivity

  6. Confirm the device is connected to a network to allow successful uploads.

The upload_crashes command is a straightforward tool for managing crash reports, enabling efficient troubleshooting and system maintenance.