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This guide explains how to use the ADB command adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh to start the Shizuku service on Android. Shizuku allows apps to use system-level APIs without root access by utilizing the ADB shell 0.5.1. Prerequisites Shizuku App: Installed from Google Play or GitHub 0.5.2.
ADB Tools: Installed on your computer (Windows/Mac/Linux) 0.5.3. USB Debugging Enabled: Enabled in Developer Options 0.5.7. Step-by-Step Guide 1. Prepare your Android Device
Go to Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number 7 times to enable Developer Options 0.5.3.
Go to Settings > System > Developer Options and enable USB Debugging 0.5.3. Connect your phone to your computer via USB 0.5.3. If prompted, select "File Transfer" or "PTP" mode 0.5.3. 2. Run the Command via Computer
Open Terminal (macOS/Linux) or Command Prompt/PowerShell (Windows) in your platform-tools folder 0.5.3. Verify the connection by typing: adb devices
If it says "unauthorized," check your phone screen to "Allow USB Debugging" 0.5.3.
Run the following command to start Shizuku 0.5.3:adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh 3. Verify Success Open the Shizuku app on your phone. It should now say "Shizuku is running" 0.5.2. Alternative Method: Wireless Debugging (No Computer)
If you cannot use a computer, you can run Shizuku completely on your device using another terminal app like Termux 0.5.16. Enable Wireless Debugging in Developer Options.
Open Shizuku, select Pairing, and use the code to pair in the notification menu 0.5.13. Once paired, you can start Shizuku directly from the app. Troubleshooting
Permission Denied: This often happens on Harmony OS or customized ROMs. Ensure USB Debugging is "Always allow" 0.5.7. This guide explains how to use the ADB
File Not Found: Ensure you have opened the Shizuku app at least once so it creates the data folder.
Reboot: Shizuku stops working after a reboot and this command must be run again 0.5.2.
Broken Path: If your device uses a different file structure, try adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh 0.5.12.
To make sure this guide fits your exact situation, are you using: Windows, Mac, or Linux on your computer?
A specific brand like Huawei or Samsung (some have restrictions)?
Are you trying to run this from a computer, or directly on the phone (wireless)?
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 via a computer. Shizuku is a system utility that allows third-party apps to access hidden Android APIs without requiring root access. Purpose and Functionality
API Bridging: Shizuku acts as a bridge, allowing apps to execute commands that normally require higher privileges (like changing system settings or batch-installing apps).
Non-Root Requirement: While Shizuku can work with root, its primary appeal is providing these "privileged" capabilities to non-rooted devices through the Android Debug Bridge (ADB). Android 8–10 – Full support
The Script: The start.sh script initializes the Shizuku server in the background. Because Android clears background processes started by ADB when the device restarts, this command must typically be re-run after every reboot. Prerequisites for Running the Command
Before running this specific command, you must prepare your environment: On the Phone:
Enable Developer Options (tap "Build Number" 7 times in Settings). Enable USB Debugging.
Install the Shizuku app from the Google Play Store or GitHub. On the Computer: Download and extract the SDK Platform Tools.
Connect the phone and verify the connection by running adb devices in the terminal or command prompt. Potential Issues and Troubleshooting Users often encounter errors while attempting this process:
Permission Denied: Modern Android versions (Android 11+) have stricter scoped storage rules. If the path /storage/emulated/0/... fails, try using the shorter /sdcard/... alias:adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh.
Unauthorized Device: Ensure you have accepted the "Allow USB Debugging" prompt on your phone's screen after connecting it to the PC.
ADB Not Found: Ensure your terminal is open in the same folder where adb.exe (Windows) or adb (macOS/Linux) is located. Alternatives
Wireless Debugging: On Android 11 and above, Shizuku can be started directly on the device using "Wireless Debugging," eliminating the need for a computer or the adb shell command entirely. Google has not yet blocked this pattern because
The path you provided (.../startsh) usually refers to a shell script used to automate a permission handshake.
Here is a guide on how to execute this script using ADB.
Part 10: Long-Term Viability and Android Versions
- Android 8–10 – Full support.
- Android 11 – Scoped storage changes, but ADB activation still works.
- Android 12/13 – Wireless debugging introduced, no regressions.
- Android 14 – Stricter background execution limits, but Shizuku’s server model remains functional.
Google has not yet blocked this pattern because app_process is necessary for many development tools. It's unlikely to disappear soon.
5.5 Server Already Running
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
Part 9: Deep Dive – What’s Inside the start.sh Script?
Let’s (hypothetically, based on Shizuku source) examine the core of start.sh:
#!/system/bin/sh BASE=/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api APK_PATH=$BASE/files/manager.apk CLASS=moe.shizuku.server.Main
if [ -f $APK_PATH ]; then CLASSPATH=$APK_PATH app_process /system/bin $CLASS else echo "Shizuku manager APK not found" fi
It uses Android’s app_process binary to launch a Java class directly from an APK, bypassing the normal Activity lifecycle. This is how the server gets higher privileges—it inherits the shell’s UID.