System Settings Android 4.2+ Risk: READ_ONLY

Get Secure Setting

Reads privacy and security sensitive Android settings.

Command Syntax

adb shell settings get secure
Generic Syntax: settings get secure <KEY>

Options & Parameters

Flag Description
<KEY> Secure setting key.

Real-World Usage Examples

Get current default keyboard (IME)
Returns active IME package and component.
adb shell settings get secure default_input_method
Output:
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME
Check enabled accessibility services
Lists active accessibility service components.
adb shell settings get secure enabled_accessibility_services
Output:
com.joaomgcd.tasker/com.joaomgcd.tasker.MyAccessibilityService