Adb shell pm command

Manage applications with adb shell pm command

This command is used to call package manager and do specific task which only package manager can do

adb shell pm list features

list all phone features

adb shell pm list features

adb shell pm clear packageName

Deletes all data associated with a package.

adb shell pm clear com.example.MyApp

adb shell pm uninstall packageName

Removes a package from the system.

adb shell pm uninstall com.example.MyApp

adb shell pm list permission-groups

Prints all known permission groups.

adb shell pm list permission-groups

adb shell pm list users

Prints all users on the system.

adb shell pm list users

adb shell pm list libraries

Prints all the libraries supported by the current device.

adb shell pm list libraries

adb shell pm path packageName

Display the path of package

adb shell pm path com.example.MyApp

adb shell pm list packages

Prints all the packages.

adb shell pm list packages

            
Package Management
Package Management

Developers can use the command of adb shell pm to manage installed apps on an Android device, installation, and uninstallation, as well as query application details. This command helps you to manually control all the packages installed.

Installing and Uninstalling Apps
Installing and Uninstalling Apps

It is possible to install a new application on the device from the command line with adb install or remove existing or unused ones with adb shell pm uninstall Clean Up. This increases speed for both development and testing.

Clean App Data
Clean App Data

Using the command ADB Shell PM, you can clean the app data or cache which helps reset the app states during testing. This does not require manual intervention.

Package List
Package List

The tool provides an entire list of all installed packages available through the adb shell pm command, which gives the user detailed information regarding the apps and packages on the device, including system apps, user-installed apps, and hidden packages.

Search Functionality
Search Functionality

Users can search for specific packages based on keywords or their respective names. Users may rapidly look up relevant packages and resolve problems quickly, especially with many applications.

Safe Option for Testers
Safe Option for Testers

The command adb shell pm is safe to use because this command mainly provides package-related information and does not alter any system settings. For most operations, it runs in read-only mode to ensure that nothing about the device configuration happens unintentionally. A command like this makes it very reliable for use by both developers and test engineers.

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Steps to Use ADB Shell PM Commands

  1. Access the interface of the tool.
  2. The tool will display the command.
  3. Connect your Android to the computer and activate USB debugging.
  4. Open a terminal and then paste adb shell pm to display available subcommands.

Frequently Asked Questions


What is ADB Shell PM?

ADB Shell PM means package manager for developers who want to do management about the application of an Android device. The tool is command-line based. It may be used for installing, uninstalling, querying, or configuring app permissions.

How do I install an application using ADB Shell PM?

Attach your device and enter the terminal command adb install replacing with the path of the APK file to download.

How do I uninstall an application using ADB Shell PM?

Enter the following command: adb shell pm uninstall where you will replace with the package name of the application you intend to uninstall.

Can I list all the installed packages on my device?

Yes, through adb shell pm list packages, you will get a list of all applications installed, either user or system.

Can I clear the app data through ADB Shell PM?

Yes, by executing the command as adb shell pm clear , you can clear data from an application that will result in resetting the app to its default state.

What does the command adb shell pm grant do?

This command allows you to provide certain permissions to the app installed on the device and comes in handy when it is for testing purposes.

How can I know the permission of an installed app?

To get more info on an app's permissions and configurations, use the command adb shell pm dump .

What is the format of output for the list of packages?

The output for the list of packages is the list of package names of installed applications. The list appears as a simple list of package names so that one can easily identify any installed application.

How do I get the package name of the installed app?

You can search for a portion of application name as is given below: adb shell pm list packages | grep

Is ADB Shell PM supported on any Android device?

Actually, it is available on any Android device or emulator if ADB is supported.

Can I use ADB Shell PM on non-rooted devices?

Yes, you can do most of the package management on a non-rooted device, though some features may be restricted or not available at all.

What if I want to un-uninstall something?

Some system applications cannot be uninstalled without having the root rights and others can be disabled through adb shell pm disable-user .

How can I install several apps at once?

You could put multiple adb install on the same line, or you create a script for automation.

What if there is an error message of ADB Shell PM?

First, you need to check your device if it is correctly connected, also make sure that USB debugging is already enabled to verify the installation of ADB.

Can I update an installed application using ADB Shell PM?

Yes. To update an application, you can simply reinstall it by using the command adb install -r . This will update and override the one that is currently installed.

How will I get information about a certain application?

You can make use of the command adb shell pm dump to get lots of information on the application including its version, available permissions, and signatures.

Which of the following are among the most used ADB Shell PM commands?

Typical commands include adb shell pm list packages, adb shell pm install, adb shell pm uninstall, and adb shell pm clear.

Can I test the application feature using ADB Shell PM?

Yes, it is best to use ADB Shell PM for testing app behavior.

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