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[root] adbd Insecure

adbd Insecure lets you run adbd in root mode if your device is rooted.
(Note that if you are running a custom kernel, it is likely that it already implements this functionality)

If you are running a stock (made by the phone manufacturer) kernel on your device, chances are adbd is running in "secure" mode, even if you are rooted. This app lets you run adbd in "insecure" mode, which gives you root access in "adb shell", allows access to system files and directories through "adb push/pull", and lets you run the "adb remount" command to make your /system partition writable.

Of course, your device must already be rooted for this to work. It may not work with "S-ON" devices and locked bootloaders.

This app does not make any permanent changes to your device
- a reboot will undo any modification. That's why there is also the option to enable this feature at boot.

Note that if you have USB connected when the app activates or deactivates adbd root mode, you may need to unplug/replug the cable or run "adb kill-server" on your computer before adb will work again.

For discussion and support, see the XDA-Developers.com thread here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590

Note that this download is also available from that thread completely for free. You can go there and download it for free, or buy me a beer and download it here from Google Play. It is 100% the exact same program. (No redistribution is allowed though!)

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Reviews (30)

Mat. K. Aug 28, 2019     

Enabling Insecure ADBD disables USB debugging...even though it is enabled in developer settings.. Toggling it on & off doesn't help. It doesn't work for me. Disappointed! LG G6 rooted on stock ROM. To make matters worse, I just discovered there's a FREE download of this same app on XDA. Wish I had known that before wasting my money (even if's it's only $1.85).

man. h. Jan 12, 2021     

Not detecting adb USB debugging . This version (2.0) is Not Working with WiFi adb or normal USB adb on the Huawei P10 lite. V1.20 is working fine with Huawei P10 lite.

ven. s. Jan 3, 2022     

This tool didn't work for me on pixel 4 xl device as it says patching failed and I requested for refund money

Moh. R. Oct 15, 2020     

Not working on Android 7

Tyl. C. Oct 12, 2020     

Not working in android 10

Dav. P. Dec 4, 2018     

Didn't allow me to adb root a production build on my rooted Nexus 5.

Hea. S. Apr 24, 2020     

Does nothing for my phone waste of money no refund save money

Tod. S. Jan 6, 2016     

I spent 2.5 days trying to get ADB to work on my Nexus 6... via Linux Mint 17.1 but later realized that the kernel of my ROM did not allow ADBD to run in insecure mode. Typing: "ADB devices" always returned "unauthorized" But after I enabled insecure mode... my device connected. Works on Android M for my Nexus 4/6/7 It didn't even need a RSA Key... Thanks Chainfire.

Fri. B. Apr 25, 2017     

Does not work for Oxygen OS (Android 7.1.1). Activating adb insecure gives no error, says it's active, but device does not show up on adb anymore until you reboot the phone.

Dan. z. Sep 11, 2015     

Thank you for being thee KickAss dev all the others emulate. If we were in the same state i would buy u a beer in person, needless to say, this one's on me... šŸ» cheersā€¼ā€¼ā—

Dus. S. Feb 18, 2016     

Says USB debugging mode is disabled when I enabled it. This app does not work. Waste of money, do not buy.

Kal. T. Sep 7, 2018     

On Android 8.0. Did not work at all. There was no request for root permissions and it just keeps telling me I need them.

J. R. Jan 27, 2016     

When i tick both option in app, it disconnects my phone from computer and can't use adb even after disconnect and reconnect

But. C. Nov 7, 2015     

What more to say!? Once again Chainfire has hit the bulls-eyes, nail on the head, [insert more 'on target' idioms here]. When i need a particular job done, I now search first for "Chainfire" apps. Great job once again and please keep up the excellent work.

Ken. L. J. Dec 19, 2015     

can't connect to nexus 6 via adb at all after installing and enabling insecure adbd.

Stu. R. Mar 22, 2015     

Cannot use the adb connect command such as "adb connect ip:port" to do adb commands via ip instead of a usb connected cable.

Sam. C. Jun 18, 2016     

Fixed 'adbd not install' error when using mtk droidtools for THL5000 when all else failed. Great job.

Tyr. M. Mar 19, 2016     

This is like number 10 app I've used from chainfire works like a charm. Just need more compatibility with Droid explorer so I can use all its features and I have the worst galaxy note 3 from verizon

sic. b. Nov 23, 2014     

Helped bypass APK installation issues with a dodgy 3rd party kernel. No fuss, thanks!

Mar. V. Jul 18, 2016     

I bought it and gave 5 stars just because it is also possible to get it for free. Still would like to also see the source code

A. G. u. Jun 7, 2017     

I used this all the time since your first release on xda, so I had to show some support and purchase it through the PlayStore. Excellent work chainfire!

A. G. u. Dec 16, 2014     

You get adb in insecure mode without installing a custom kernel.

Der. P. Dec 20, 2015     

Instead of helping it just stopped everything from working

A. G. u. Jan 7, 2016     

Worked as expected with no hiccups on my new BLU Life One X 2016. Thanks!

Las. M. Jul 22, 2016     

On nexus 5x running 6.0.1 full stock (just twrp), clicking enable breaks USB debugging.

A. G. u. Mar 28, 2016     

Without Chaianfire our lives wouls be aweful

Dav. L. Jun 21, 2015     

Immediately did what is suppose d to do. Thank you developer

Nik. M. Sep 1, 2017     

Could not path and on Galaxy S7

A. G. u. Dec 9, 2017     

Does what it promises

Jac. W. Aug 16, 2014     

I have been working with android since the G1 came out and I am very familiar with android programming. This application did not work on my device and even after extensive testing found no possible way to make it work. I have not even gotten a response from the terrible devs that are stealing money for an app that doesn't work. Save some time and money and make your own android utilities or find an existing program on PC to accomplish the same task.