Enabling Tizen DevTools & Debug Options

Summary

Guide to enabling developer mode for troubleshooting & debugging complex issues that may not be captured in the Appspace app debug logs.

Tizen TV debug mode lets developers test apps by enabling a special developer mode on the TV (usually via the "Apps" section, using the 12345 passcode on the remote) and connecting from their computer using tools like Tizen Studio or Chrome DevTools, allowing remote inspection, log viewing (http://TV_IP:8001/logs), and app deployment over Wi-Fi or USB, bridging the TV to the development environment.

Enabling Developer Mode on Your Tizen TV

1. Go to Apps: Navigate to the "Apps" section on your Tizen TV's home screen.

2. Find App Settings: Scroll to the bottom and select "App Settings" (or similar).

3. Enter Passcode: Use the 123 button on your remote to bring up the keypad and enter 12345, then "Done".

4. Turn On: Set "Developer mode" to On and enter your PC's IP address in the "Client IP" field.

5. Reboot (if prompted): The TV might need to reboot for changes to take effect.

Debugging with Tizen Studio (Recommended for App Developers) 

1. Connect: In Tizen Studio, ensure your device is listed and right-click it in the Device Manager, selecting "Permit to install application".

2. Launch in Debug: In the Project Explorer, right-click your project and choose Debug As > Tizen Web Application.

3. Use Web Inspector: The Web Inspector (Chrome DevTools) will launch on your PC, connected to the app running on the TV. 

Remote Debugging (Chrome/Edge)

1. Get IP: Find your TV's IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100).

2. Access Logs: Open Chrome/Edge and go to http://<TV_IP>:8001/logs to see logs.

3. Inspect: If running an app, you might open the app's source in a browser (like older Chrome/Brave) and use DevTools. 

Key Tools & Concepts

• Tizen Studio: The official IDE for Tizen development, featuring built-in tools.

• Web Inspector: A powerful browser-based tool (like Chrome DevTools) for debugging web apps on Tizen.