Execute ADB shell commands

The integration of Android Debug Bridge (ADB) shell support within the LambdaTest Manual Testing platform for app testing on Android devices empowers users to run supported ADB shell commands directly on devices during manual testing sessions, receiving instant output. This feature addresses the challenge of remote device communication, enabling users to interact with devices as if they were physically present.

Benefits

Unlock new testing scenarios that require direct device interaction, simplifying the development process.
Speed up testing by easily accessing native device capabilities and APIs, reducing reliance on framework-specific commands.
Gain better control over device configurations to execute specific commands tailored to your test cases.

Accessing ADB Shell Terminal

Step 1: Login to your LambdaTest account and navigate to App Testing under Real Device from the left sidebar.

Step 2: Choose the OS version (Android), select your application and device from the device listing, and start your test session.

Step 3: Access ADB Shell

Once in the test session, find the ADB Shell icon on the top bar.
Click the ADB Shell icon to open the terminal and start running supported ADB shell commands.
With a single click, you can clear the terminal content or download the terminal output as a .txt file.

Supported ADB Commands

To ensure security and compatibility, we have a list of ADB commands that can be executed within our Real Device Cloud. Please refer to the following list of supported commands:

ADB Command	Description
am start	Launches an activity specified by an intent.
am force-stop	Stops the specified application package.
pm clear	Deletes all data associated with a package.
input	Sends touch or key events to the device.
ls	Lists directory contents on the device.
echo	Displays messages on the device.
grep	Searches for patterns in files on the device.
pwd	Prints the current working directory on the device.
dumpsys	Dumps system information from the device.
getprop	Retrieves device properties.