Run ADB commands, connect through wireless debugging, and work with apps, files and device settings. Local shell and connected ADB sessions have different permissions.
ADB device tools require a reachable, authorized connection. Available actions depend on Android and device permissions.
Device tools need a reachable, authorized ADB connection. Access depends on Android permissions.
One app. A broader toolkit.
From the first connection to the details inside your device.
01 / Put it to work
A command, a file, a running process.
Start with the task you need to finish.
Recall history, use command and path suggestions, and share terminal output when you need another pair of eyes.
getprop ro.build.version.releaseReads the Android release value. Changes no settings.
Inspect apps and processes, review startup controls, and use logs and system monitoring to put unexpected behavior in context.
Browse files, inspect storage usage, or send remote keys and text to an authorized Android TV. Choose controls that fit the job.
Configure display density and rotation, or simulate battery reporting to explore how an app responds. Restore settings after testing.
Authorize the target device before using ADB tools. Available actions depend on device support, permissions and the app configuration.
02 / Inside the toolbox
Explore the tools by what they help you do.
Availability follows your device and plan.
Keep your command workflow moving.
Available terminal windows depend on app configuration. Local shell and connected ADB have different permissions.
Use local shell or connect over ADB. Return to command history, complete commands and paths, apply shell environment profiles, and share output.
Inspect a device, reuse a command, then share the output for troubleshooting.
See what is installed—and what is running.
Available actions depend on authorization and app configuration. Startup controls depend on Android and the device manufacturer.
Browse installed apps and processes. Launch, stop, enable or disable apps, and inspect startup and background controls.
Find an app by package name and investigate its background activity.
Move from storage usage to the files behind it.
File transfers and storage actions depend on app configuration. Access is limited by device permissions.
Browse local and connected-device files, inspect storage categories, and use file transfer, rename and delete actions.
Find a large file by category, then open its location before deciding what to keep.
Bring device controls to your phone.
Requires an authorized, reachable device. Available controls depend on app configuration and device support.
Use TV remote keys, send text, adjust volume channels, and access device actions such as screen lock and wake.
Enter a search phrase on a connected Android TV using your phone.
Adjust how a connected screen behaves.
Changes depend on device support, permissions and app configuration.
Inspect and configure resolution, display density and rotation from dedicated controls.
Compare a layout at a different DPI, then restore the display settings.
Explore power states during testing.
Simulation changes reported state, not physical charge or battery life. Availability depends on permissions and app configuration.
Inspect battery information and use simulation controls for battery level and charging state, with a reset to actual reporting.
Check how an app responds to a simulated low-battery state.
Put device behavior in context.
Available metrics and logs depend on Android, device support and the active connection.
Inspect CPU, memory and network activity, use Logcat and diagnostic commands, and save or share screenshots to document what you find.
Compare an app’s behavior with device load and diagnostic output.
Look beyond the standard settings screen.
Protected or read-only values may reject edits. Changes depend on app configuration and additional privileges.
Browse System, Secure and Global settings, inspect system properties, and access editing controls for supported values.
Read a configuration value before deciding whether an adjustment is needed.
A closer look
View the terminal and Logcat screenshots at full size to see the app’s command and output interface.
Interface and available terminal windows vary with the app version and configuration. Check the active device before sending commands.
03 / Make the connection
Install ADB Shell on the Android device you use as the client.
Then select the local or remote target and choose its connection method.
Open a local terminal for commands available to the app. A local shell does not automatically receive ADB or root permissions.
On supported Android 11+ devices, enable Wireless debugging. Use Android’s pairing address, pairing port and code to establish trust.
Connect to the target’s current ADB address. The connection port can differ from the pairing port. Older setups may need initial USB activation from a computer.
Keep debugging enabled and use a network that allows devices to communicate. Compatibility varies by Android version and manufacturer.
Android’s wireless ADB reference ↗Connection videos
Choose a connection method and follow its short video.
Videos open on YouTube. Check the Android requirements for your connection method.
04 / Before you begin
Need help with your setup?
Contact support ↗ADB Shell runs on the Android device you use as the client. A local shell runs on that device with the app’s permissions. For ADB tasks, select and connect an authorized target, which can be the same device through a supported local connection or another reachable device. Pairing establishes trust; a connected ADB session is still required.
Run shell commands, inspect Logcat, manage apps and files, and work with supported device settings. Device-facing tasks require a reachable, authorized ADB connection. Available actions depend on Android, device permissions and the app configuration.
It depends on your connection method. Supported wireless pairing can be set up on Android. Older network ADB workflows can require an initial USB connection to a computer. A local shell and a connected ADB shell do not have the same permissions.
Pairing establishes trust; the device must still be connected. For pairing-code setups, the pairing port and connection port can be different. Check the current connection address in Wireless debugging, keep debugging enabled, and confirm that the network allows the devices to communicate.
Check Google Play on your device for installation compatibility. Connection methods and permissions depend on the Android version and manufacturer. Wireless debugging with pairing is available on supported Android 11+ phones; not every device offers the same setup.
No. Opening a shell does not grant root access. Commands run with the permissions of the selected connection, and protected files or operations can remain unavailable.
Email support@nextaix.com with your Android version, app version, connection method and the error shown. Remove personal information before sharing screenshots or logs.
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ADB device tools require a reachable, authorized connection. Available actions depend on Android and device permissions.
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