adb-shell
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Adb Shell Command: Start Home Activity
An engineer would use this command to programmatically launch the home screen of an Android device during testing or debugging to ensure that the home activity is functioning correctly after making changes to the application. Exact CLI syntax to start home activity using Adb Shell.
When to use this: An engineer would use this command to programmatically launch the home screen of an Android device during testing or debugging to ensure that the home activity is functioning correctly after making changes to the application.
Command Syntax
adb shell am start -W -c android.intent.category.HOME -a android.intent.action.MAINadb shell am start -W -c android.intent.category.HOME -a android.intent.action.MAINCommand Breakdown
-W- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-c- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-a- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to start home activity using Adb Shell.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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