How to debug android callbacks?

Question

I am trying to use the Eclipse debugger to debug my Android application, but it doesn't seem to be working. I have a callback in my MasterActivity.java file for onOptionsItemSelected, and I set a breakpoint in this method at a point that I know is being hit. I then right click my application, and go to Debug As -> Android Application. When I click the button in the ActionBar that triggers this callback and should start the debugging process, my program just continues like my breakpoint is not there. I must be missing something basic here, but I'm not sure what.

Answer 1

Simon's suggestion to add a Log message is a good start to ensure that the callback is being called, unless there is already some other evidence unique to the callback that it is being triggered. We can only guess as you haven't included any code, and nothing wastes time like a programmer assuming they are correct, myself included ;-)

However, try adding a call to waitForDebugger() just prior to the line with the breakpoint active.