Input & Automation
Android 4.0+
Risk: SAFE
Simulate Screen Swipe / Scroll / Drag
Simulates a finger swipe gesture between two coordinate pairs with optional duration in milliseconds.
Command Syntax
adb shell input swipe
Generic Syntax:
input swipe <X1> <Y1> <X2> <Y2> [<DURATION_MS>]
Options & Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| <X1> <Y1> <X2> <Y2> | Start and end coordinates in pixels. |
| [DURATION_MS] | Duration of the swipe motion in milliseconds (default 300ms). |
Real-World Usage Examples
Swipe down to pull notification shade
Swipes from top to middle.
adb shell input swipe 500 50 500 1200 300Long press at coordinate (2000ms duration)
Performs 2-second long press.
adb shell input swipe 540 1200 540 1200 2000