Question 1

Does ADB Captain require root access or a computer to run ADB commands?

Accepted Answer

No root and no PC are needed. The app works through Shizuku, so you can execute ADB shell commands directly on your phone.

Question 2

What is the minimum Android version supported by ADB Captain?

Accepted Answer

The app requires Android 7.0 or later. The current version is 1.6, released on 2026-10-22, and the download size is 28 MB.

Question 3

Can I use ADB Captain to install an APK or record my screen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The sideload and tools section lets you install an APK from storage, record the screen, toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or airplane mode, type text, and open links.

Question 4

How does the app help with debugging crashes?

Accepted Answer

It includes a debugging workspace with a bug report ZIP, a timed session that records your actions and buffers the log while you reproduce a crash, saved macros for command chains, and crash logs grouped per app with full stack traces.

Question 5

What can I do with the Apps section in ADB Captain?

Accepted Answer

You get a list of every installed package with user and system apps separated. Each app shows a plain safety rating, and an inspector lets you view activities, services, receivers and providers along with their required permissions. There is also an intent launcher to build and fire an intent by hand.

Question 6

Does ADB Captain support wireless ADB connections?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can pair and connect to any device over Wi-Fi, run shell commands on it, save devices, reconnect with one tap, and optionally enable auto-reconnect.

Question 7

Is ADB Captain free, and does it contain ads or tracking?

Accepted Answer

The app is free and licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later. It has no ads, no analytics, and no accounts.

Download APK: ADB Captain

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