
30 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Managing permissions for Android applications is a crucial aspect of app development and testing. Knowing which permissions are granted and which are merely requested can be essential for debugging and ensuring that your application functions correctly across different devices. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to list permissions for an Android application using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).
Understanding Permissions with ADB
ADB provides several ways to inspect the permissions of an application. Below, we explore different methods to achieve this, ensuring you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
1. Listing Granted Permissions
To view only the permissions that have been granted to an application, you can use the following ADB command:
adb shell dumpsys package <i>packagename</i>
Inspect the grantedPermissions section at the bottom of the output to see permissions that have been granted.
2. Listing All Requested Permissions
To list all permissions (both granted and requested but not granted), you can follow these steps:
- Find the APK path of the desired package using the command:
adb shell dumpsys package <i>packagename</i>
adb pull /data/app/com.your.package.apk
aapt
tool to list permissions:aapt d permissions /path/to/com.your.package.apk
Note: The aapt
tool can be found under build-tools/<version>/
in your Android SDK.
3. Quick Permission Check
For a quick overview of permissions, you can use:
adb shell dumpsys package <i>packagename</i> | grep permission
This command provides a fast way to see permissions, though it may not list all possible permissions.
Advanced Permission Management
For a more detailed analysis, especially if you are dealing with default Android permissions and user-level permissions, consider using:
adb shell pm list permissions
to list permissions available on the system.adb shell cmd appops get <package>
to list permissions at the user level.
Enhancing Your Testing Workflow with Repeato
While manually managing permissions is possible, automating this process can save time and reduce errors. Our product, Repeato, offers a no-code solution for test automation on iOS and Android. It integrates seamlessly with ADB, allowing you to execute ADB commands through script steps. This capability ensures precise control over permissions and other device configurations during automated test runs. By leveraging computer vision and AI, Repeato makes the process of creating, running, and maintaining tests fast and efficient.
For more detailed information on setting up virtual test devices and advanced testing techniques, visit our documentation.