Reviews of ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin]

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List of user reviews and ratings for ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin]

Total ratings

4.11 (Rating count: 221)

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Review summary

Users praise ADB Shell as a powerful Tasker plugin that enables cross-device ADB automation and is frequently described as useful and reliable. The most cited positives are Tasker integration, real-world usefulness, and multi-device support (Fire TV, tablets). Common drawbacks include adb connection errors (error 10, connection refused), the requirement to enable ADB over TCP/IP from a PC, device compatibility issues (Kindle Fire, Android TV), offline licensing problems, and limited ability to test before purchase. Despite occasional updates causing issues, many still view it as essential for Tasker users.

Pros

Excellent tool for Tasker automation, with strong Tasker integration.
Consistently useful and reliable, praised as 'absolutely useful' and 'great plugin.'
Works across multiple devices (e.g., Fire TV, tablets), enabling cross-device automation.
Supports advanced actions like launching apps with a different user profile.

Cons

ADB/connection issues and errors (e.g., 'error 10', 'connection refused', adb not enabled).
Requires using a PC to enable ADB over TCP/IP (5555) even on devices with wireless ADB.
Device compatibility problems on Kindle Fire and Android TV.
Offline license checks can crash the app when there is no Internet.
Limited ability to test functionality before purchasing.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.10

All time rating average: 4.11

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22% (6)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-02-06	St*****	worthwhile type debug pre save with backup gdrive complains&&!
worthwhile type debug pre save with backup gdrive complains&&!
2025-07-01	Ja*****	I had trouble running a program because it thought Adb was off even though it was. I am running this on a kindle fire though, so that might be it? Ill test on something else.
I had trouble running a program because it thought Adb was off even though it was. I am running this on a kindle fire though, so that might be it? Ill test on something else.
2025-05-01	Da*****	Absolutely useful!
Absolutely useful!
2025-01-04	An*****	no longer works the way it used to
no longer works the way it used to
2024-02-27	Aq*****	Useful for tasker.
Useful for tasker.
2023-10-25	Ri*****	Worked great a couple times now fails with error message: error 10 device at localhost:5555 has no adb enabled or connection refused tried reinstall with same results GOOD ANSWER!
Worked great a couple times now fails with error message: error 10 device at localhost:5555 has no adb enabled or connection refused tried reinstall with same results GOOD ANSWER!
2023-04-09	Ri*****	Years after being made useless for its intented purpose, this one's still going strong and providing the same functions to similar apps, like MacroDroid. Such a simple app to do so much.
Years after being made useless for its intented purpose, this one's still going strong and providing the same functions to similar apps, like MacroDroid. Such a simple app to do so much.
2022-10-13	th*****	Si no tienes la conexión a internet la aplicación te manda error con la licencia y se cierra, aún cuando la tengas comprada. If you do not have an internet connection, the application sends you an error with the license and closes, even when you have purchased it
Si no tienes la conexión a internet la aplicación te manda error con la licencia y se cierra, aún cuando la tengas comprada. If you do not have an internet connection, the application sends you an error with the license and closes, even when you have purchased it
2022-09-13	Je*****	jge
jge
2022-08-28	Sa*****	Ok
Ok