Adbutils is a pure Python library for interacting with Android devices via the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) protocol. It provides a programmatic interface to control devices, install apps, execute shell commands, manage files, and more, without needing to directly invoke the `adb` command-line tool. The current version is 2.12.0, and it is actively maintained with frequent releases.
pip install adbutilsVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart code demonstrates how to list connected ADB devices, retrieve device properties, execute shell commands, and push a file to a device. It also includes logic to ensure the ADB server is running. Requires at least one ADB-enabled Android device connected and properly configured.
Ensure `adbutils` is updated to the latest version (>=2.9.2 provides better compatibility with `adb 1.0.39` and newer). If issues persist, try updating your system's Android SDK Platform Tools or checking the `adbutils` GitHub issues for specific version recommendations.
Upgrade to `adbutils` version 2.9.4 or higher to benefit from fixes addressing socket and connection leaks.
Upgrade `adbutils` to version 2.11.0 or newer to ensure proper functionality with `apkutils 2.0.1` and later versions for APK installation features.
Update `adbutils` to version 2.11.0 or newer to resolve known Windows `PermissionError` issues during APK downloads.
Upgrade `adbutils` to version 2.11.0 or newer to fix the `send_keys` behavior when the input contains a dot.
Ensure 'adbutils' is installed by running 'pip install adbutils' and verify it's in the correct Python environment.
Downgrade 'apkutils' to a compatible version by running 'pip install apkutils==1.0.0'.
Verify the source and destination paths, ensure the device has sufficient storage and permissions for the operation, and check the ADB logs for more detailed error messages. Sometimes, restarting the ADB server (`adb kill-server` then `adb start-server`) or the device can resolve transient issues.
Specify the `serial` number of the target device when calling `adb.device()`, for example: `d = adb.device(serial='YOUR_DEVICE_SERIAL_NUMBER')`. You can get a list of connected devices and their serials using `adb.device_list()`.