ADB, or Android Debug Bridge, is a command-line tool that facilitates communication between a computer and an Android device. It alolws software developers and technicians to perform a variety of tasks, such as debugging applications, transferring files, and executing shell commands. ADB is essential for testing and troubleshooting apps during development, allowing for a deeper interaction with the device's operating system. Essentially, it acts as a bridge between the device and the development environment, streamlining the process of app development and management.
Before using ADB, you need to put the Android device into debug mode.
Here, I introduce you a few useful ADB commands.
Command to take screenshot
adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png
The command to list the packages
adb shell pm list packages
adb command to clear cache and storage for a particular package:
adb shell pm clear <package_name>
Replace <package_name> with the actual package name such as com.google.android.youtube
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