How to Retrieve Android Device Properties Using ADB Commands

How to Retrieve Android Device Properties Using ADB Commands

30 November 2024 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Tech-Help

When developing or testing Android applications, accessing device properties can be crucial for debugging and troubleshooting. While many developers use Android applications to extract these properties, you can achieve the same via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) commands without rooting your device. This guide will walk you through the steps to retrieve essential device information using ADB commands.

Essential ADB Commands for Device Properties

To obtain various device attributes, use the following commands:

  • Device Manufacturer: Use adb shell getprop ro.product.manufacturer to find the manufacturer of your device.
  • Device Hardware: Retrieve hardware details by executing adb shell getprop ro.hardware.
  • Device Model: To get the model of your device, type adb shell getprop ro.product.model.
  • OS Version (Integer): For the SDK version in integer form, use adb shell getprop ro.build.version.sdk.
  • Kernel Version: You can view the kernel version with adb shell uname -r.

Comprehensive Command for Multiple Properties

If you want to gather multiple properties at once, you can execute a comprehensive command:

adb shell getprop | grep "model\|version.sdk\|manufacturer\|hardware\|platform\|revision\|serialno\|product.name\|brand"

This command will return a list of key properties, providing a snapshot of your device’s configuration.

Practical Examples

Below is a sample output for a Samsung device when using the comprehensive command:

[gsm.version.baseband]: [G900VVRU2BOE1]
[gsm.version.ril-impl]: [Samsung RIL v3.0]
[ro.product.manufacturer]: [samsung]
[ro.product.model]: [SM-G900V]
[ro.build.version.sdk]: [21]

Additional Resources

For more detailed guidance on using ADB, consider exploring our related articles:

Enhance Your Testing with Repeato

As you delve deeper into Android development, consider using Repeato to streamline your testing processes. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool that simplifies the creation, execution, and maintenance of automated tests for iOS and Android applications. Its integration with ADB allows you to efficiently execute commands like those mentioned above, enhancing your development workflow.

Learn more about how Repeato can assist in your testing endeavors by visiting our Android Testing Tool page.

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