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adb shell setprop <key> <value>

Set Android system property

Caution RequiredChanging sensitive system properties can trigger visual bugs or crash subsystem services until reboot.

What It Does

Sets a runtime system property in the Android init environment. Useful for testing debug flags, mock sensors, and developer parameters.

Command Syntax

Terminal

$adb shell setprop <key> <value>

Parameters & Placeholders Breakdown

This command syntax includes specific placeholder tokens. Below is an explanation of what each word represents and concrete real-world values to replace it with:

<key>Vertical Screen Coordinate

The vertical pixel coordinate (Y-axis) from the top-left corner of the touchscreen.

Real-world value:1200

Command syntax: adb shell input tap 540 1200

<value>VALUE Parameter

Replace this placeholder with your specific value value.

Real-world value:your-value

Command syntax: adb shell setprop <key> your-value

Usage Examples

$adb shell setprop debug.layout true

$adb shell setprop log.tag.MyApp DEBUG

Prerequisites & Requirements

Device connected
May require root or shell permissions depending on property namespace

Related Commands

adb shell getprop [key]

Read Android system build properties

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