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aShell - Your Local ADB Shell

sunilpaulmathew

ToolsSmall & simple

Installs

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10K+

10,000+

★ 4.2

Rating

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Rank history

Last 7 days

Best rank
#13
Current rank
#14
Days charting
7 of 7

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About this app

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📌 Important Notes

📱 Shizuku Dependency: aShell requires a fully functional Shizuku environment. If you're unfamiliar with Shizuku or prefer not to use it, this app may not be suitable for you (​Learn more at: shizuku.rikka.app).
🧠 Basic ADB Knowledge Recommended: While aShell includes examples of common ADB commands, some familiarity with ADB/Linux command-line operations will enhance your experience.

🖥️ Introduction

aShell is a lightweight, open-source ADB shell designed for Android devices running Shizuku. It enables you to execute ADB commands directly from your phone, eliminating the need for a PC. Ideal for developers, power users, and enthusiasts seeking full control over their device's internals.​

⚙️ Key Features

🧑‍💻 Run ADB Commands Locally: Execute ADB commands right from your phone using Shizuku.
🗂️ Comes with an in-built file manager to access privileged file system.
📂 Preloaded Command Examples: Handy examples to help you get started fast.
🔄 Live Command Output: Supports continuous commands like logcat or top.
🔍 Search Within Output: Easily find what you're looking for in command results.
💾 Save Output to File: Export outputs to .txt for reference or sharing.
🌙 Dark/Light Mode Support: Automatically adapts to your system theme.
⭐ Bookmark Your Commands: Save frequently used commands for quick access.

🔗 Additional Resources

🔗 Source Code: https://gitlab.com/sunilpaulmathew/ashell
🐞 Issue Tracker: https://gitlab.com/sunilpaulmathew/ashell/-/issues
🌍 Translations: https://poeditor.com/join/project/20PSoEAgfX
➡️ Learn Shizuku: https://shizuku.rikka.app/

🛠️ Build It Yourself

Don’t want to purchase aShell? Build it yourself! The full source code is available at GitLab: https://gitlab.com/sunilpaulmathew/ashell

What’s new

Release notes for the latest version, as written by the developer.

vv0.29
  • Substantial performance improvements and memory optimizations across shell execution, output rendering, and background tasks (thanks to @yoyicue).
  • Smoother list animations and faster updates in files and folders via DiffUtil.
  • Auto-hide keyboard on scroll in the terminal view.
  • Shizuku permission status messages now display in a cleaner bottom sheet.
  • Resolved an issue causing the app to crash when deleting files.
  • Updated translations.

Current ranks

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