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Am Command: Start Activity Matching Action Category
Use for start activity matching action category with Am. Exact CLI syntax to start activity matching action category using Am.
When to use this: Use for start activity matching action category with Am.
Command Syntax
am start -a <android.intent.action.MAIN> -c <android.intent.category.HOME>am start -a <android.intent.action.MAIN> -c <android.intent.category.HOME>Command Breakdown
-a- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-c- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to start activity matching action category using Am.
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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