adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh Use code with caution.
| Part | Meaning | |------|---------| | adb shell | Start an interactive or direct command on the Android device via ADB | | sh | Execute the following script using the Bourne shell (or compatible) | | /storage/emulated/0/... | Full path to the script file inside the shared internal storage | | moe.shizuku.privileged.api | Package name for the privileged API manager | | start.sh | The shell script that initiates the Shizuku server | | link | An argument passed to start.sh —often to link the ADB session |
Once the device is authorized, input the exact path string into your terminal execution window: adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe
If you are trying to run adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh , it must be done through ADB. Prerequisites ADB installed on your computer. Developer Options and USB Debugging enabled on your phone. Shizuku installed from the Google Play Store or GitHub . The Procedure your phone to your PC via USB.
adb shell "cd /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moeshizukuprivilegedapi && sh startsh link" Prerequisites ADB installed on your computer
If you receive errors, they are typically due to environmental restrictions or improper setup.
The /Android/data/ directory is where apps store their private files. Each app gets its own folder named after its unique package name. The folder moe.shizuku.privileged.api is Shizuku's designated private storage location, created upon installation. The Procedure your phone to your PC via USB
Because the Shizuku service runs with ADB privileges, any app granted access to Shizuku can perform advanced actions like modifying system settings, installing/uninstalling packages silently, and interacting with hidden APIs.
For users who must use the ADB method, such as for automation or development, a community-developed workaround exists: