Shizuku vs ADB Alone | What Changes After Setup
Compare using Shizuku with using ADB alone. Learn what ADB commands can do by themselves, what the Shizuku service adds for supported apps, and which workflow suits your Android setup.
Shizuku apk
Download Shizuku APK
For users looking to unlock additional Android functionality without depending entirely on traditional root methods, Shizuku has become an essential Android utility. Installing the newest version helps users benefit from ongoing platform improvements, and the steps below take you from download to a running service in minutes.
App Information
- App Name
- Shizuku
- Category
- Tools
- Developer
- Xingchen & Rikka
- Version
- v13.6.0.r1091.b844bc49
- Size
- 2.5 MB
- Content Type
- ADB Permission Management, Wireless Debugging, Root & Non-Root API Access, System Service Management
- Package Name
- moe.shizuku.privileged.api
- Genre
- Developer Tools
- Platform
- Android
- Device Support
- Android 6.0 and Above
- Additional Support
- PC (ADB), Wireless Debugging
Installation Guide
Altitude checklist
Enable installation from unknown sources in Android settings if required.
Download the Shizuku APK from this page.
Open the downloaded APK file and follow the on-screen prompts to install.
Open Shizuku and complete setup using ADB or Wireless Debugging.
Grant access to supported applications as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Download FAQ
Use the download button on this page and wait for the short preparation timer to finish, then open the downloaded file. If Android asks, allow installation from your browser or file manager for this one install, then follow the prompts. After installing, open Shizuku and complete the ADB or Wireless Debugging setup described in our guides.
The file size is 2.5 MB, exactly as listed in the app information on this page, so it downloads quickly even on a slow connection and takes almost no storage once installed.
This page lists version 13.6.0, with the full build number v13.6.0.r1091.b844bc49 shown in the app information above. When a newer build is tested and listed, this page is updated so the version, size and download always match.
Shizuku supports Android 6.0 and above, as shown in the device support row of the app information on this page. Wireless Debugging pairing needs a newer Android version than a basic ADB connection, and our setup guides explain both routes.
No. Shizuku is designed to work without root for most workflows: you start it through ADB from a computer or through Wireless Debugging on the phone itself, and supported apps then use the access you authorize.
Come back to this page, download the newest listed version and install it over your current copy. Installing over the existing app updates it in place, and you then start Shizuku again through ADB or Wireless Debugging as usual.
Related Shizuku Guides
How to Restart Shizuku After Reboot | Quick Start Guide
Shizuku stops after every reboot by design. Learn how to restart it quickly with Wireless Debugging or ADB, why it cannot autostart, and how to make restarting a painless habit.
Shizuku on Android 15 & 16 | Compatibility Guide
How Shizuku works on Android 15 and Android 16, what changed with Wireless Debugging and developer options, and how to keep the service running smoothly on the newest Android versions.
Best Shizuku Apps for File Management | Android Guide
Use Shizuku with powerful Android file managers. Learn what Shizuku unlocks for file apps, which folders they can reach, and how to manage Android storage safely without root.
Shizuku with App Ops & Permission Tools | Guide
Take control of Android permissions with Shizuku and App Ops style tools. Learn what these apps can change, which permissions matter most, and how to tighten privacy without breaking apps.
Shizuku for Theming & Customization Apps | Guide
Personalize Android beyond stock options with Shizuku-powered theming apps. Learn what customization tools can change, from icon packs and fonts to system accents, without root.
