To enable the UI Automator service or related accessibility automation features via ADB, you typically need to modify the device's secure settings. This process is essential for bypassing "Restricted Settings" in newer Android versions (Android 13 and 14+) which block certain apps from accessing accessibility permissions Core Command: Enabling Accessibility Services
Example Use Case
adb shell pm grant your.package.name android.permission.DUMP
adb shell pm grant your.package.name android.permission.INJECT_EVENTS
adb shell pm grant [package] android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS: To allow an automation tool to change system-level settings. adb enable automator
This article explains how to automate enabling and using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) for development and device management tasks. It covers prerequisites, security considerations, automated workflows for different scenarios (developer devices, unattended devices, and CI), practical scripts, and troubleshooting. Assumptions: you control the device(s), have permission to modify them, and can enable Developer Options at least once manually where required. To enable the UI Automator service or related
Output format:
adb shell automator tap --text "Login"
Below are concise example scripts you can adapt. They assume the device already has USB debugging enabled and trusted RSA key accepted. adb shell pm grant [package] android
