This command is used to start the Shizuku service on an Android device via a computer using ADB.
allows apps to use privileged system APIs without needing to root your device. Google Help Prerequisites Install Shizuku : Download the Shizuku app from the Play Store or Enable Developer Options Settings > About Phone Build Number Enable USB Debugging Settings > System > Developer Options , toggle on USB Debugging Install ADB on PC : Download the SDK Platform Tools for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Google Help Step-by-Step Guide
The command adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh is used to manually start the Shizuku service on an Android device using a computer. Shizuku allows third-party apps to access system-level APIs without needing root access, provided you have a PC with ADB (Android Debug Bridge). Prerequisites
Before running the command, ensure you have the following ready:
Android Device: Enable Developer Options (tap "Build Number" 7 times in Settings) and toggle on USB Debugging.
Computer: Download and extract the SDK Platform Tools from the official Android developer site.
Connection: Connect your phone to your PC via a USB cable and select "File Transfer" mode. Step-by-Step Instructions This command is used to start the Shizuku
Open Terminal/Command Prompt: Navigate to the folder where you extracted the Platform Tools on your computer.
Verify Connection: Type the following and press Enter to ensure your device is recognized: Windows: adb devices macOS/Linux: ./adb devices
Note: Check your phone screen and tap "Allow" if a USB debugging prompt appears.
Execute the Start Command: Once the device shows as "device" (not unauthorized), copy and paste the full command:
adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
Check Shizuku: Open the Shizuku app on your phone. It should now show as "Shizuku is running." Common Troubleshooting Go to Developer Options → Wireless Debugging →
"Permission Denied": Some newer Android versions restrict access to the /Android/data/ folder. If the command fails, ensure the Shizuku app is updated to the latest version from GitHub or Google Play.
Service Stops: You must rerun this command every time you restart your phone, as the ADB-level permissions are cleared on reboot.
Path Variations: On some devices, the path might slightly differ. If the standard path doesn't work, try:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
adb connect 192.168.1.100:XXXXX
You can run Shizuku without a USB cable. On Android 11+: When you type adb shell
adb pair ip:port and then adb connect ip:port.start.sh command.shThe Bourne shell interpreter. While Android uses mksh (MirBSD Korn Shell) by default, sh is symlinked to it. This invokes a script interpreter. You are telling the Android kernel: "Run the following file as a shell script."
If you see Address already in use or server is already active, you can stop with:
adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/stop.sh
Do not move or modify the start.sh script from its original location inside /data/data/. Copying it to /storage/emulated/0/ will break:
adb – Android Debug BridgeADB is a versatile command-line tool that lets you communicate with an Android device. It is part of the Android SDK Platform-Tools. With ADB, you can:
When you type adb shell, you open a Unix shell on the Android device.
The path /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moeshizukuprivilegedapi refers to the external storage directory assigned to an application with the package name moeshizukuprivilegedapi.
execute permission bits and mount options.