# Shizuku: running ADB commands on Android without a PC

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Shizuku lets you give Android apps the same permissions that ADB normally needs from a PC. This guide is for Android 11+ phones with wireless debugging. After setup you can run apps that need elevated system access, such as Dollhouse, an open AI pet whale with a floating girl named 小肥鱼, or projects like Pony, which lets AI agents control the screen. For more Android AI tools, see [Best AI apps for Android in 2026](https://ai-release.net/guides/luchshie-ii-prilozheniya-dlya-android-v-2026-godu.html?utm_source=tg&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=guide_inline&utm_content=guide_to_guide).

## Requirements and Preparation

- Android 11 or newer. The Pony APK from our channel also requires Android 11+.
- Developer Options enabled on your phone.
- Wireless debugging available in Developer Options.
- Stable Wi-Fi network.
- Shizuku APK installed. Get it from the official project page.
- One app that uses Shizuku. Example: Dollhouse.
- No PC and no root required.

Checklist before you start:

- [ ] Android 11+ device
- [ ] Developer Options unlocked
- [ ] Wireless debugging turned on
- [ ] Shizuku APK installed
- [ ] Target app installed

## Step-by-Step Guide

1. Unlock Developer Options.
   Open **Settings > About phone**. Tap **Build number** seven times.
   Expected result: a toast or message appears: “You are now a developer.”

2. Turn on Wireless debugging.
   Go to **Settings > Developer options > Wireless debugging**. Enable it.
   Do not connect a USB cable.
   Expected result: the screen shows your phone name and a network port.

3. Start pairing mode.
   On the Wireless debugging screen, tap **Pair device with pairing code**.
   Expected result: a six-digit pairing code appears.

4. Enter the code in Shizuku.
   Open the Shizuku app. Tap **Pair with wireless debugging**.
   Enter the six-digit code.
   Expected result: Shizuku connected to the wireless debugging session.

5. Start Shizuku.
   In Shizuku, tap **Start via wireless debugging**. Confirm the dialog.
   Expected result: Shizuku status changes to “Running.”

6. Install the app that needs Shizuku.
   Sideload the APK. Open the app.
   Expected result: the app starts and asks for Shizuku permission.

7. Grant the permission and test.
   Tap **Allow** on the Shizuku prompt.
   Expected result: the app gets ADB-level access. For Dollhouse, drag the whale to the screen edge. It tilts and peeks from the border. Tap it and it speaks.

## Possible Problems and Solutions

**Shizuku says “Not running.”**
Open Shizuku and tap “Start via wireless debugging.” If it fails, turn Wireless debugging off and on, then pair again.

**Pairing code expires too fast.**
Generate a new code on the Wireless debugging screen. Stay on that screen while you enter the code in Shizuku.

**After a reboot Shizuku stops.**
Restart Wireless debugging and start Shizuku again. Shizuku does not auto-start after a reboot.

**The app does not ask for Shizuku permission.**
Check that Shizuku is running. Close the app completely, then open it again. Some apps have a “Grant” button inside their own settings.

## FAQ

**Do I need root for Shizuku?**
No. On Android 11+, wireless debugging is enough. No PC and no root are required.

**Which Android version is supported?**
The Pony project from our channel requires Android 11+ for sideloading. Android 11+ also supports wireless debugging for Shizuku.

**Can AI agents like Claude or Gemini control apps through Shizuku?**
Shizuku gives apps ADB-level access. Pony is the layer that lets AI agents such as Claude, Grok, Gemini, and OpenAI see the screen and interact without an API. For running AI models on the phone itself, see [How to Run an AI Model Locally on Android](https://ai-release.net/guides/kak-zapustit-ii-model-lokalno-na-android-prilozheniya-i.html?utm_source=tg&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=guide_inline&utm_content=guide_to_guide).

**Does Shizuku show hidden system settings?**
No. The open-source module lost-xposed does that. It opens hidden settings like status bar, notifications, and interface density. Shizuku provides the permission service, not the settings revealer.