ADB Basics Android 1.0+ (All versions) Risk: SAFE

List Connected Devices

Lists all connected Android devices, emulators, and their authorization states.

Command Syntax

adb devices
Generic Syntax: adb devices [-l]

Options & Parameters

Flag Description
-l Long output: includes product, model, device name, and USB transport ID.

Real-World Usage Examples

Basic device list
Outputs serial numbers and connection status (device, unauthorized, offline, recovery).
adb devices
Output:
List of devices attached
RF8M90ABCDEF	device
emulator-5554	device
Detailed device list with qualifiers
Outputs detailed hardware model, product name, and transport ID.
adb devices -l
Output:
List of devices attached
RF8M90ABCDEF	device product:husky model:Pixel_8_Pro device:husky transport_id:1