ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Commands Cheat Sheet

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a powerful tool that allows developers, testers, and even normal users to interact with Android devices via a command-line interface.

🔍 Search for a Command

To quickly find a command, use Ctrl + F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + F (Mac) and type the keyword.

📌 Basic ADB Commands

1. Check Device Connection

adb devices

Lists all connected devices.

2. Restart ADB Server

adb kill-server
adb start-server

Kills and restarts the ADB server.

3. Connect to a Device Over Wi-Fi

adb tcpip 5555
adb connect <device-ip>:5555

Connects to a device wirelessly.

4. Install/Uninstall an App

adb install <apk-file-path>
adb uninstall <package-name>

Installs or uninstalls an APK.

📸 Screenshots & Screen Recording

5. Take a Screenshot

adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screenshot.png
adb pull /sdcard/screenshot.png

Takes a screenshot and transfers it to the PC.

6. Record Screen

adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/screen.mp4
adb pull /sdcard/screen.mp4

Records the screen and saves it to the device.

📂 File Management

7. Push/Pull Files

adb push <local-file> <device-path>
adb pull <device-file> <local-path>

Transfers files between the PC and the device.

🛠 Debugging & System Commands

8. View Logcat (Real-time Logs)

adb logcat
adb logcat -s "TAG"

Shows system logs for debugging.

9. Dump Device Info

adb shell dumpsys

Retrieves detailed system information.

10. Get Specific Device Data (Useful for Testing)

adb shell dumpsys activity
adb shell dumpsys battery
adb shell dumpsys window
adb shell dumpsys wifi
adb shell dumpsys package <package-name>

Dumps specific data like battery status, running activities, Wi-Fi state, and more.

11. Get Call Logs (For Testing)

adb shell content query --uri content://call_log/calls

Retrieves recent call logs from the device.

📲 App & UI Navigation

12. Launch an App Directly

adb shell monkey -p <package-name> -c android.intent.category.LAUNCHER 1

Opens a specific app.

13. Open a Specific Screen of an App

adb shell am start -n <package-name>/<activity-name>

Directly navigates to a particular activity in an app.

14. Force Stop an App

adb shell am force-stop <package-name>

Forces an app to stop running.

15. Clear App Data and Cache

adb shell pm clear <package-name>

Resets an app like a fresh install.

🔋 Battery & Performance Testing

16. Simulate Low Battery

adb shell dumpsys battery set level 10

Simulates a low battery scenario for testing.

17. Simulate Different Network Conditions

adb shell svc wifi disable
adb shell svc wifi enable
adb shell svc data disable
adb shell svc data enable

Disables/enables Wi-Fi and mobile data for testing.

18. Monitor CPU & RAM Usage

adb shell top -n 1

Displays real-time CPU and memory usage.

🔑 Developer Mode & Permissions

19. Grant/Remove App Permissions

adb shell pm grant <package-name> <permission>
adb shell pm revoke <package-name> <permission>

Manages app permissions programmatically.

20. Enable/Disable Developer Options

adb shell settings put global development_settings_enabled 1
adb shell settings put global development_settings_enabled 0

Turns developer options on/off.

🚀 Extra Useful Commands

21. Simulate a Key Press (Back, Home, Recent Apps)

adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_BACK
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_HOME
adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_APP_SWITCH

Simulates hardware button presses.

22. Send a Text Input

adb shell input text "HelloWorld"

Sends text input to a field.

23. Simulate a Tap at (x,y) Coordinate

adb shell input tap 500 1000

Mimics a screen touch at a specific location.

24. Reboot Device into Recovery/Bootloader Mode

adb reboot recovery
adb reboot bootloader

Restarts the device in different modes.

25. Factory Reset a Device

adb shell recovery --wipe_data

Performs a factory reset (use with caution!).

🔥 Conclusion

These ADB commands are essential for developers, testers, and even power users who want to interact with their Android devices efficiently. Let me know if you need additional commands!

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✨ Tip: You can use adb shell dumpsys | grep "keyword" to search for specific system info quickly.