: Navigate to your platform-tools folder on your PC and open a command prompt or terminal.
On non-rooted devices, this command is essential because Shizuku's service must be manually re-activated after every device reboot. What the Command Does
: Plug your phone into your computer. On the phone, select "File Transfer" mode and accept the "Allow USB Debugging" prompt. : Navigate to your platform-tools folder on your
: It kills any existing or "zombie" Shizuku processes to ensure a clean start.
: It launches the shizuku_server , which stays active in the background to provide a bridge for other apps. Step-by-Step Setup Guide On the phone, select "File Transfer" mode and
: In the newly unlocked Developer Options menu, toggle on USB Debugging .
: Paste the following and hit Enter: adb shell sh /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh . Alternative Startup Methods Step-by-Step Setup Guide : In the newly unlocked
: It triggers a "starter" binary that identifies the APK path for Shizuku.
If you don't have access to a PC, you can use (available on Android 11+):