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Debug mode options explained #534

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Enable trace mode

This turn on a lot of extra log output, very detailed information about scanned files and every resource SD Maid requires. It helps to troubleshoot some bugs, but it also makes SD Maid slower because of so much logging.

Enable dry-run mode

Disables deletion, so it's only faked. Makes some things easier to test if I don't have to create test data every time.

Reload data areas

Before running operations, SD Maid determines available data areas (you can see them in settings). They are automatically reloaded when permissions change, or when this button is pressed :).

Reload apps

SD Maid has an internal cache of applications that is normally updated only when apps are …

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This discussion was converted from issue #104 on July 28, 2023 09:00.