22 April 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When developing or testing Android applications, it’s often necessary to know the screen size and density of the device being used. Fortunately, Android’s ADB (Android Debug Bridge) provides commands that allow developers and testers to retrieve this information quickly and accurately.
Retrieving Screen Size and Density
To obtain the screen resolution and density of an Android device through ADB, you can use the following commands:
Screen Resolution
To get the physical size (screen resolution) of the device’s display, use:
adb shell wm size
The output will be something like:
Physical size: 2880x1600
Screen Density
To retrieve the physical density of the device’s display, use:
adb shell wm density
Which will output something akin to:
Physical density: 320
You can also override the screen density (for testing purposes) by specifying a new density value:
adb shell wm density 160
Additional Methods
There are alternative methods to retrieve similar information using different subcommands within ADB:
dumpsys window displays: This command provides detailed information about the display, including the resolution and density.
adb shell dumpsys window displaysdumpsys display: This command yields information about the default viewport and physical dimensions of the device screen.
adb shell dumpsys displaydumpsys power: This command can show the width and height of the display among other power-related information.
adb shell dumpsys power
Repeato: Streamlining Your Testing Process
Knowing the screen size and density is just one part of the mobile app testing process. With Repeato, you can take your testing to the next level. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool that supports testing on both iOS and Android platforms, regardless of the app framework used, such as React Native, Flutter, or Unity.
Its intuitive interface allows for quick editing and running of automated tests. Powered by computer vision and AI, Repeato is particularly adept at handling visual elements, making it an invaluable tool for ensuring your application’s UI is flawless across various screen sizes and densities.
Moreover, Repeato comes with ADB onboard, allowing you to execute ADB commands directly within the tool, streamlining your workflow and enhancing your testing capabilities.
