# ShineTools

> Lightweight application software for debugging equipment.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.growatt.shinetools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.growatt.shinetools)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.growatt.shinetools`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Growatt
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 360,205
- **Rating:** 2.17 / 5 (481 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2021-09-24
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 112 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.growatt.shinetools)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://server.growatt.com/userTerms/termsOfUse\_en.html](http://server.growatt.com/userTerms/termsOfUse_en.html)

## Description

ShineTools is a professional local commissioning tool designed for authorized Growatt installers, delivered as a lightweight Chrome extension. It integrates core functions: Quick Site Setup for one‑stop site deployment, Installation Diagnostics that automatically detects system anomalies and provides troubleshooting guidance, and Device Commissioning with WiFi and Bluetooth for real‑time status checks, parameter configuration, and firmware updates.

With ShineTools, field teams benefit from faster site deployment, proactive maintenance, and streamlined device management, helping improve operational efficiency and plant uptime.

## Rankings

- #118,718 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.growatt.shinetools.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The ShineTools app shows potential for monitoring solar systems and interacting with Growatt inverters, with visible kWh data. However, it is plagued by recurrent login and onboarding problems, broken password reset flows, and slow, unstable performance. Inverter connections often drop post-update. While a subset of users reports positive experiences and relative usefulness, the dominant sentiment is frustration over access and reliability.

### Pros

- Offers interactive monitoring with Growatt inverters and supports viewing production data.
- Clearly displays daily and total energy production (kWh).
- Some users consider it among the better options for Growatt MIN XT products.
- Helpful for overall solar system management.
- Positive user sentiment from a subset of users (e.g., "very good" / "great").

### Cons

- Frequent login failures and inability to sign in or sign up.
- Password reset and forgot password workflows often do not work.
- Very slow loading times and repeated data reloads; reliability issues.
- Inverter connections drop or become unstable, especially after updates.
- On-boarding/login flow is unclear (no sign‑up option and confusing instructions).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.growatt.shinetools)