How to move gcc debug symbols outside from .so and .a files?

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as far as I know, objcopy is able to move debug symbols (compiled with -g flag) outside from an executable binary. I found this question, but there are only generic methods for symbol outsourcing.

But what can I do when my executable is using some really large .so and .a files?

I would like to profile my application in a small environment where is not enough place for the debug symbols. The entire project was built with -g option. The debug symbols are needed later only when the profile log is processed.

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 28 '14 at 13:51

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You can strip debug symbols:

strip --strip-debug object.so

answered Aug 28 '14 at 13:51

erenon

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I tried it: `strip: Unable to recognise the format of the input file` – Steve M. Bay Aug 28 '14 at 14:17
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If you are compiling for an embedded system, you have to run the target version of strip, not the host one. – erenon Aug 28 '14 at 14:22

How to move gcc debug symbols outside from .so and .a files?

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