aShell

aShell

aShell: A local ADB shell for Shizuku powered android devices

sunilpaulmathew System

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Description

<b>aShell</b> is a local ADB shell for [Shizuku](https://shizuku.rikka.app/) powered android devices.

<b>Requirements</b>

- A fully working [Shizuku](https://shizuku.rikka.app/) (a completely open-source project) environment. If you are not aware about Shizuku or don't want to use it, please do not bother installing this app. It simply won't work.
- Basic knowledge about adb/Linux command-line.

<b>Features</b>

- An elegantly designed user interface.
- Included a bundle of examples about common adb commands.
- Now comes with an in-built file manager to access privileged file system.
- Handles continuously running commands, such as logcat, top, etc.
- Search for specific text from the last command output.
- Option to save last command output as a text file.
- Bookmark frequently using commands.
- An auto-dark/light theme.
- A lot more.

<b>Translations</b>

Please help me to translate this application via <a href='https://poeditor.com/join/project/20PSoEAgfX'>POEditor</a>. You may also translate after downloading the original language string available <a href='https://gitlab.com/sunilpaulmathew/ashell/-/blob/master/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml'>GitHub</a>.

What’s new (v0.27)

* Main UI: Switched the main interface to a custom bottom navigation view for improved navigation and a more tailored user experience.
* Localization: Added support for Ukrainian and Spanish (Argentina) languages.
* Localization: Imported the latest translation updates from POEditor.
* Build: Updated build tools to target latest SDK.
* Maintenance: Miscellaneous changes.

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeDep

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
v0.27 current
569c2c9e6a794b4d…
2026-07-05 2.1 MB API 24
v0.26
317905ef96ad5799…
2026-04-19 1.9 MB API 24
v0.25
49aba2f31ca0353a…
2026-04-02 1.9 MB API 24

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • permission.API_V23
  • ashell.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.

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