prasad-vennam Android ADB Automation 📲⌨️
Expert commands and scripts for seamless Android device interaction and debugging.
⚡ When to Use
- App Installation: Installing APKs or bundles.
- Logcat Debugging: Filtering and searching system logs.
- Device Interaction: Typing text, tapping buttons, or swiping via shell.
- Data Cleanup: Clearing application data or cache.
- Screen Captures: Taking screenshots or recording videos.
- Port Forwarding: Connecting local servers to the device.
🛠️ Essential Commands
1. Device Discovery
adb devices
adb get-serialno
2. Package & Activity Management
- Force Stop:
adb shell am force-stop <package_name> - Launch Activity:
adb shell am start -n <package_name>/<activity_name> - Clear Data:
adb shell pm clear <package_name> - List Installed Packages:
adb shell pm list packages | grep <filter>
3. Screen Interaction (Agent Favorites)
- Type Text:
adb shell input text "HelloAgent" - Tap Coordinate:
adb shell input tap 500 500 - Back Button:
adb shell input keyevent 4 - Unlock Device:
adb shell input keyevent 82
4. File Transfers
adb push local_file /sdcard/remote_path
adb pull /sdcard/remote_path local_destination
📜 Advanced Automation
Port Forwarding (Connect Host to Device)
adb forward tcp:8080 tcp:8080
Port Reverse (Connect Device to Host - e.g. Local Backend)
adb reverse tcp:3000 tcp:3000
Advanced Logcat Filtering
adb logcat -v time *:E # All errors with timestamps
adb logcat MyTag:D *:S # Show 'MyTag' debug only, silent for everything else
🧪 Scripting Patterns
Wait for Device Online
adb wait-for-device
Get Screen Dimensions
adb shell wm size
Take and Pull Screenshot
adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
adb pull /sdcard/screen.png ./screenshot.png