Files & Transfer
Android 1.0+
Risk: MODIFIES_DEVICE
Change File Permissions
Changes POSIX read, write, and execute file permission bits on device files.
Command Syntax
adb shell chmod
Generic Syntax:
chmod [-R] <MODE> <path>...
Options & Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| -R | Recursively change file permissions. |
Real-World Usage Examples
Make script executable
Adds execute permission bit.
adb shell chmod +x /data/local/tmp/myscript.sh