ADB Captain

By eatenlamp

Version: 1.4 Development adb.captain

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Version 1.4 Build 5 arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 Android 7.0 (SDK 24) 15.5 MB

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About ADB Captain

ADB Captain is an Android application designed to execute ADB commands directly on your mobile device without needing a computer or root access, functioning through Shizuku. It features a terminal supporting standard adb shell commands with autocomplete derived from your command history. The application includes tools for managing installed user and system packages with safety ratings, viewing device information and hardware status, capturing screenshots, performing reboots, monitoring live system logs, sideloading APKs, recording screens, adjusting connectivity settings, typing text, and opening links.

Key Features

Executes adb shell commands through a terminal interface with command history autocomplete
Displays all installed user and system apps in a list with plain safety ratings
Views device model, Android version, battery details, and connection status
Reboots the device and takes screenshots
Monitors a live system log that can be filtered by level and text
Installs APK files from storage, records the screen, controls connectivity settings, types text, and opens links

Who Is ADB Captain For?

This application is relevant for Android users, developers, and power users who want to run ADB commands, manage installed packages, monitor logs, or control device settings directly from their phone utilizing Shizuku.

How to Use ADB Captain

Detailed usage information is not provided in the supplied source information beyond utilizing Shizuku to operate the terminal, app manager, device tools, logcat viewer, and sideloading utilities.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Operates ADB commands directly on the phone without requiring a computer or root access
Provides safety ratings for installed user and system applications
Includes a live, filterable system logcat viewer
Contains no advertisements, analytics, or required accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ADB Captain require root access?

No, it works through Shizuku without requiring root access or a computer.

Can I view device hardware and battery status?

Yes, the devices section displays the device model, Android version, battery, and connection status.

How does the app handle command autocomplete?

Autocomplete pulls directly from your command history.

Can I filter the system log?

Yes, the live system log can be filtered by level and text.

Version History

Version 1.4

Build 5 · arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 · Android 7.0 (SDK 24) · 15.5 MB

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Version 1.2

Build 3 · arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 · Android 7.0 (SDK 24) · 15.5 MB

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