How to Grant Permissions Using ADB in Android – MakeUseOf

Most Android apps can easily ask for basic permissions like storage or camera access. However, some apps require system-level permissions to function properly. While you can overcome this by rooting your phone, that’s a complicated and sometimes unnecessary process. Instead, you can grant advanced permissions using ABD commands. In this article, we’re going to explain what ADB is and how to use it to grant permissions on Android. What Is Android Debug Bridge (ADB)? In Android, normal users often can’t perform system-protected tasks such as removing unwanted pre-installed apps without advanced techniques, like altering the operating system files through rooting. This is where ADB (Android Debug Bridge) comes in. ADB is a command-line tool by which you can connect an Android device to a computer to perform those tasks that require root. You can use various useful ADB commands to uninstall system apps, install APK files, take system logs, grant additional permissions to apps, and more. How to Grant Permissions Over ADB Before using the commands, you need to set up an ADB connection with your device. Using Windows, Mac, or Linux has almost no difference, as the ADB commands are the same for all operating systems. However, Windows users…
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