Input & Automation
Android 1.0+
Risk: SAFE
Type Text Input into Focused Field
Simulates keyboard typing of a string into the currently focused text field.
Command Syntax
adb shell input text
Generic Syntax:
input text <string>
Options & Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| <string> | Text characters to type (use %s for spaces). |
Real-World Usage Examples
Type text with spaces into input box
Types "Hello World from ADB".
adb shell input text "Hello%sWorld%sfrom%sADB"