Why is the app waiting for the debugger when its not connected to computer?

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It seems like every step I take in the Android world I run into problems.

Usually, I have my HTC Hero connected to the computer via USB and I launch the application either in debug mode or in normal mode.

So, the last time I ran the app in normal mode. Then I disconnect the device (I want to try to have it "free", not connected to computer) and I start the app from the menu. When I do that I get a popup saying "Application xxx is waiting for the debugger to attach" and there it stops and eventually dies.

Why is it waiting for the debugger, when the last time I ran the app (while connected) I didn't run it as Debug?

Edit 1

I might add this little weird fact:

If I do "Run" (green/white arrow) when the device is connected I still get a popup on the device saying "Application xxx is waiting for the debugger to attach".

Edit 2

Found this page. He restarted his device and that worked for me too. Stupid not to try that right away...

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11 Answers

Just to close this question: I restarted the device, and that helped.

user_1781430

You could also try removing the android:debuggable="true" from your AndroidManifest.xml file when you want to test the application by itself. Turning off development options in the preferences menu will help also.

user_1169380

I assume you are using Eclipse. Are you sure you are pressing the green circle with a white arrow and not the green bug button? Try closing the project, reconnecting the Hero, open the project and click the green/white arrow.

With your Edit1 - Try uninstalling the application from the Hero and try again.

With you Edit2 - I believe that will turn off all debugging capabilities. Good luck.

user_2369750

Turn off Developer option and turn it back on.

user_57372990

Other than setting Select debug app to none, In android 9 and above (haven't check if exist in Android 8 but doesn't exist in Android 7) need to un-check Verify apps over USB

I recently upgraded my device from Android 7 to 9 and suddenly all my own apps (developed by me and are not signed) stopped working. disabling option mentioned above made them all work again.

user_10410460

I fixed it by turning off "Developer Options" in settings and then turning it back on again.

user_50687100
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