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[Q] Does the root access allows me to use all Android SDK tools?

Hello there,
I'm developing applications for (i. e.) Acer A500 and need to use some of the Android SDK tools like hierachyviewer etc. which work on developer version of Android only (I need to use them on the real device, not emulator). I don't have any of that version and what's more don't know where to get it - so I thought about rooting my device - will it enable those tools on that device? Or do I have to install some mods?
Thanks in advance for the info.

It did work for me but I only tried a few adb and ddms commands.

That's great, can you confirm hierarchyviewer working? (Is it possible to load View Hierarchy for custom app?)

how to root without pc?

I don't have access to a pc in anyway, is it still possible to root this phone via kingroot or something similar? It's not a.locked phone either.

No, Therese IS no way without pc of other device.

There are builds of the android platform tools (adb, fastboot) for android devices and it should be possible with the Magisk module/Termux on the other device installed. Then you would simply follow the typical instructions in the command line inside of Termux.

sashoism said:
There are builds of the android platform tools (adb, fastboot) for android devices and it should be possible with the Magisk module/Termux on the other device installed. Then you would simply follow the typical instructions in the command line inside of Termux.
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I've never seen 2 Android phone interface in the way your suggesting. Have you actually done this?
I stand corrected see this > https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/use-adb-fastboot-commands-without-computer-0200838/
Fastboot commands can only occure when the phone is in fastboot mode.
This is done by hooking the phone to a PC
Typically all those one click root apps are garbage and are nothing short of malware.
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anyway to get pill gestures back??

I updated via local upgrade coming from rooted 9.0.17 with magisk and twrp
But not I have lost twrp and magisk and don't want to deal with the stress of having to lose data and figure out how to get everything back..
So is there anyway to get the pill gestures back without root?

adb
If you're a Oneplus user running Android 10 and you've sifted through the different navigation options available for your device, you probably noticed that two-button navigation is no longer there. For proponents of this UI, such news might be pretty disheartening.
Well, grieve no more, two-button devotees! There's a way to resurrect the sweet harmony of modern gesture navigation and the coveted "back" button of yore, and it just takes a bit of ADB intervention to make it happen.
To begin, you'll need to download the latest version of Android Debug Bridge to your computer; for the most straightforward method, check out this Nexus Tools installer for Mac and Linux, compiled by Android Police's Corbin Davenport; Windows users can download the required SDK Platform Tools from here separately. You'll also need to enable USB debugging on your device, which you can do by following this path: Settings -> System -> About Phone -> tap build number 7 times to enable Developer options, then enable USB debugging via Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer options).
Next, make sure your phone is connected to your computer. Set the current navigation setting on your phone to the standard 3-button layout. Then open ADB and execute the following command:
adb shell cmd overlay enable com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.twobutton
And that's it! You should now see two-button navigation in your settings app.

Sandipmatsagar said:
If you're a Oneplus user running Android 10 and you've sifted through the different navigation options available for your device, you probably noticed that two-button navigation is no longer there. For proponents of this UI, such news might be pretty disheartening.
Well, grieve no more, two-button devotees! There's a way to resurrect the sweet harmony of modern gesture navigation and the coveted "back" button of yore, and it just takes a bit of ADB intervention to make it happen.
To begin, you'll need to download the latest version of Android Debug Bridge to your computer; for the most straightforward method, check out this Nexus Tools installer for Mac and Linux, compiled by Android Police's Corbin Davenport; Windows users can download the required SDK Platform Tools from here separately. You'll also need to enable USB debugging on your device, which you can do by following this path: Settings -> System -> About Phone -> tap build number 7 times to enable Developer options, then enable USB debugging via Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer options).
Next, make sure your phone is connected to your computer. Set the current navigation setting on your phone to the standard 3-button layout. Then open ADB and execute the following command:
adb shell cmd overlay enable com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.twobutton
And that's it! You should now see two-button navigation in your settings app.
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Thanks for posting this. One problem, none of your links for the tools listed are showing up.
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xRogerxC said:
Thanks for posting this. One problem, none of your links for the tools listed are showing up.
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That's probably because there are no links posted in the previous post.

Lenovo Tab M8 -- HD and FHD How to debloat/remove Apps that you can't uninstall/disable -- Without ROOT

This guide is how I removed apps on my Lenovo M8 FHD, but applies to almost all Android devices.
(Root is NOT needed)
Things needed:
ADB shell and a Windows computer, an android Apk Analyzer app (I use "Apk Analyzer" from the Play Store).
Enable Developer options & USB Debugging:
Lenovo M8 FHD -- > Settings -> System -> About Tablet -> Tap on "Build number" multiple times. #A pop up should state you are now a developer.
Settings -> System -> Developer options
Scroll down and enable "USB Debugging"
Connect tablet/device to Windows PC with ADB/Fastboot installed (plenty of guides on XDA available here.)
Open an Administrator Command Prompt. (Right click on CMD and select Run as Administrator).
Type the following:
adb devices
A pop up on your device should ask if you want to allow it USB Debugging access, check always allow and select yes.
adb shell
You should now be at a "$" prompt
Using "Apk Analyzer" on your tablet/device search for the app you are looking to remove. (Example search for Lenovo)
On the PC/ADB Shell issue:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.APPLICATIONNAME
The APPLICATIONNAME is found using the "Apk Analyzer" app...
The result shown on the screen should be success.
The apps you uninstalled using ADB shell pm uninstall -k --user 0, were only removed for the current user (user 0). If someone else uses your phone with a guest account, all the removed apps will still be available to him.
You can do this for any app that you want, but be warned you can inadvertently delete apps that you need...
How to re-install an app:
cmd package install-exsisting com.APPLICATIONNAME
Let me know if you need help, or have any recommendations.
#M1XMSTR

Install APK from PC, without ADB

I have developed apps for Android and Wear OS watches – mainly for personal use. It's no problem for me to use ADB to Install to a watch.
But, I would like to install the APK on a friend's watch, who is not a developer or very technical. It Would be nice to be able to do this without a lot of rigmarole. I can enable Developers Options on his watch, but installing ADB to his PC is asking a lot. It would be nice to have a PC app, hopefully that is portable and can reside on a flash drive, that will simply interface with the install protocol to install an APK on the watch.
Does something like this exist?
Barry.

A little more searching and I found this, Flakie's ADB GUI:
Direct download:
https://flakie.co.uk/downloads/FlakieADBGUI.zip
There is a GUI for the common ADB commands and an integration with scrcpy (as in version 1)
It now has an experimental option to use ADB and ADB Shell commands by typing/pasting them in.
I have not actually tested it, but it seems to be exactly what I was looking for.
I downloaded ADB and put the "platform tools" folder on my Flash drive. I also put Flakie's on the flash drive along with the APK I intend to eventually install.
Theoretically this should give me a portable install for the APK (fingers crossed). I am hoping to connect to my friends watch via Wi-Fi and use Flakie's to install the APK.

As an alternative, there is also ADB AppControl. It is well known, and the developer has it quite improved.
ADB AppControl
Official website of the ADB AppControl application. Free Download. Latest release. The ultimate applications manager and debloat tool for Android devices.
adbappcontrol.com