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Grant All Permissions On Install

Installs an APK while granting all requested permissions at installation.

$
Terminal
adb install -g <path/to/file>.apk

When To Use

Necessary during initial app deployment where permissions are critical for functionality.

Pro Tip

Test in a controlled environment first; granting all permissions may lead to unwanted app behaviors or permissions abuse.

Command Builder

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Back to syntax
$
Generated Command
adb install -g <path/to/file>.apk

Terminal Output

Expected runtime feedback

Simulated preview
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Output
Performing Streamed Install
Success  \  "path/to/file.apk"  \  Granted permission: CAMERA \  Granted permission: LOCATION

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Success Installation Status

Indicates whether the APK was installed successfully.

Granting permission: android.permission.CAMERA Granted Permission Notification

Acknowledges permissions granted during installation.

1 file pushed, 0 skipped Transfer Summary

Shows file count pushed to device.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

adb: failed to install /path/to/file.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE]

Solution: Ensure there is sufficient storage on the target device.

adb: failed to install /path/to/file.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY]

Solution: Verify the device has required shared libraries installed.

adb: failed to install /path/to/file.apk: Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_INCONSISTENT_CERTIFICATES]

Solution: Ensure APK is signed with the same key as the existing app.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

adb
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Adb before the shell applies any redirect operators.
<path/to/file>
Input Files
The file path or paths supplied to this command.
-g
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

How To Run

Execution path

  1. Step 1

    Run the command: `adb install -g path/to/file.apk`

  2. Step 2

    Check for successful installation in the output for permissions granted.

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