aShell
Published by sunilpaulmathew
aShell: A local ADB shell for Shizuku powered android devices
Highlights
- Runs ADB commands directly on the device without a connected computer.
- Depends on Shizuku for the privileges ADB commands need.
- Gives access to package management and permission commands outside the settings UI.
- Licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.
- Listed for Android only.
About this application
aShell is an Android app that provides a local ADB shell on the device itself. Normally ADB commands are issued from a connected computer over USB or a network link; aShell removes that step by running the shell on the same handset, using Shizuku to obtain the elevated privileges the commands require. Shizuku must therefore be installed and running, which makes it a hard prerequisite rather than an optional integration.
Typical uses for a local ADB shell include inspecting system properties, listing and managing installed packages, granting or revoking permissions that are not exposed in the settings interface, and reading logs. Because these commands act on the live system, mistakes can disable apps or change device behaviour, so it suits users already familiar with ADB syntax.
It is published by sunilpaulmathew under the GPL-3.0-or-later license and is listed for Android only.
Where to get it
Android
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From the publisher
Package identifier:
in.sunilpaulmathew.ashellRead from the source on 08/04/2026
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