App Management
Android 3.0+
Risk: SAFE
Force Stop Application
Immediately terminates all processes, background services, and alarms for an app.
Command Syntax
adb shell am force-stop
Generic Syntax:
am force-stop [--user <USER_ID>|all|current] <package-name>
Options & Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --user <USER_ID> | Specify user profile (default current). |
Real-World Usage Examples
Kill running app completely
Immediately halts app.
adb shell am force-stop com.example.app