Guide

Testing Push Notifications on Android

Android-specific checklist for FCM integration, notification channels, and debugging with Logcat.

Last updated: May 2026

Modern Android smartphone for testing FCM notification delivery
Verify notification channels, icons, and tray behavior on Android

Prerequisites

  • google-services.json from Firebase Console
  • Firebase BoM dependency in build.gradle
  • POST_NOTIFICATIONS permission on Android 13+
  • Notification channel created for Android 8+

Debugging with Logcat

Filter Logcat by FirebaseMessaging or FCM. Look for token retrieval, onMessageReceived, and any Google Play services errors. Emulator push works but physical device testing is recommended before release.

Testing with TestFCM

Copy the token from Logcat, paste into TestFCM with your Project ID and OAuth token, send a notification with a distinctive title, and verify the tray icon and channel behavior.

Android phone used to verify notification tray and channel behavior
Send a test push from TestFCM.in and confirm it appears in the notification shade

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