30 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When working with multiple Android devices connected via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), it can be challenging to extract information specific to one device. This guide will walk you through the process of retrieving detailed information about a specific device using ADB commands.
Understanding ADB and Device Identification
ADB is a versatile command-line tool that allows developers to communicate with an Android device. It is commonly used for debugging and managing devices. When multiple devices are connected, the command adb devices -l lists all connected devices along with their details. However, this output can be overwhelming if you are interested in only one specific device.
Solution: Using ADB to Get Specific Device Information
To target a specific device, you can use the device’s unique identifier. Here’s a step-by-step approach to achieve this:
- Identify the Device: First, ensure you know the device’s unique identifier (for example, 123abc12).
- Retrieve Detailed Information: Use the following command to get all available properties and their values for the specific device:
- Focus on Specific Properties: Once you have the list of properties, you can narrow down to specific details. For instance, to get the device model, use:
adb -s 123abc12 shell getpropadb -s 123abc12 shell getprop ro.product.modelKey Properties to Consider
ro.product.name: The product name of the device.ro.product.model: The model of the device.ro.product.device: The device code name.
Note: The output may include carriage return characters depending on your platform, which can affect the format of the result.
Alternative Approach
If you prefer a simpler method to filter the output of the adb devices -l command, you can use command-line tools like grep to filter out the specific device information:
adb devices -l | grep 123abc12This command will return only the line containing the specified device ID.
Enhancing Your Testing Workflow with Repeato
For developers and testers who frequently work with multiple devices, managing and automating tests can become cumbersome. This is where Repeato can significantly enhance your workflow. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool that simplifies the creation, execution, and maintenance of automated tests for iOS and Android applications. With its ability to integrate ADB commands directly into test scripts, Repeato allows seamless automation of tasks, such as querying device properties or configuring device settings, thus improving efficiency and accuracy in test automation.
