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Sysdiagnose Logs for iOS Devices

This article provides steps for grabbing the sysdiagnose on iOS or iPadOS devices.

Description

In order to troubleshoot some device issues, Support may request you collect a sysdiagnose log. You can use the steps below to generate a sysdiagnose on iOS or iPadOS devices using AssistiveTouch.

Gathering Sysdiagnose Logs on iPhones & iPads

  1. Replicate the issue so that it is logged. Please note the time.

  2. On the device, go to Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.

  3. Toggle AssistiveTouch to On.

  4. Under Custom Actions > Single Tap, select Analytics.

  5. Use the Assistive Touch button that will appear on the screen once AssistiveTouch is enabled to trigger the sysdiagnose. Allow ~5 minutes to complete.

  6. From Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements > Analytics Data, scroll to the bottom and select the sysdiagnose file created.

  7. Click the share button to Airdrop to a computer so you can send to Jamf.

  8. Turn off AssistiveTouch under Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.

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