22 April 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When working with Android devices connected to your computer, it’s essential to be able to retrieve device-specific information for purposes such as debugging, development, and testing. The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a versatile command-line tool that allows you to communicate with an Android device. In this guide, we’ll focus on how to retrieve information for a specific device using ADB commands.
Using ADB to Get Device Properties
If you need to get information about a specific device, you can use the following ADB command:
adb -s <device_serial_number> shell getpropThis command will list all available properties and their values for the specified device. Replace <device_serial_number> with the actual serial number of your device.
For example, to get information about the device with serial number “123abc12”, you would use:
adb -s 123abc12 shell getpropAccessing Specific Device Properties
Once you have the list of properties, you can query specific ones to get their values. For instance, to get the model of the device, use:
adb -s 123abc12 shell getprop ro.product.modelSimilarly, you can access other device-specific properties, such as:
- Product Name:
adb -s 123abc12 shell getprop ro.product.name - Device Name:
adb -s 123abc12 shell getprop ro.product.device
Note that the ADB shell might append carriage return and line feed characters (\r\n) to the output, which could affect text processing on certain platforms.
Filtering the Device List
If you prefer to filter the list of connected devices to show only the specific one you’re interested in, you can use the following command:
adb devices -l | grep <device_serial_number>This will return only the line containing the serial number of the device you specified.
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Repeato is designed to create, run, and maintain automated tests easily. It uses computer vision and AI to interact with your app, making it compatible with various app frameworks, such as React Native, Flutter, and Unity. Moreover, Repeato comes with ADB onboard, allowing you to execute ADB commands through script steps, enhancing your test automation capabilities.
Whether you are managing multiple devices or need to run tests quickly, Repeato offers a user-friendly and efficient approach to mobile app testing. Learn more about how Repeato can help with your test automation needs and improve the quality of your applications by visiting our product page.
Thank you for reading, and we hope this guide has been helpful. For further assistance with ADB or any other testing needs, feel free to explore our blog for more mobile app testing resources.
