System Settings
Android 4.2+
Risk: MODIFIES_DEVICE
Modify Global System Setting
Modifies a global Android system setting without opening Settings UI.
Command Syntax
adb shell settings put global
Generic Syntax:
settings put global <KEY> <VALUE>
Options & Parameters
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| <KEY> <VAL> | Setting key and new value. |
Real-World Usage Examples
Speed up UI animations by 2x (0.5x scale)
Doubles UI animation speed for a snappier feel.
adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0.5 && adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.5 && adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.5Disable all animations completely for instant testing
Turns off all system animations.
adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0 && adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0 && adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0