In this guide, we will show you the steps to install and set up Shizuku on your Android device. Thanks to the open-source nature of the OS, you can carry out a plethora of tweaks and customization on your device. Likewise, there are a plethora of under-the-hood hidden features that could be unearthed as well. However, carrying out most of these tweaks requires you to have administrative-level privileges, or in other words, a rooted device.
Since there are quite a few risks involved with root [including the likes of SafetyNet and Play Integrity getting tripped], many users prefer to maintain a safe distance from the same. So what else could be done? Well, this is where Shizuku comes into the picture. Shizuku allows apps to use system-level APIs with elevated privileges simply via ADB on non-rooted devices. In simpler words, you’ll now be able to carry out most of the tweaks that earlier required root in a non-rooted environment, all thanks to this app.
Moreover, there are a plethora of domains in which it has made its presence felt, including Audio, Automation, Communication, Customization, Development utilities, Entertainment, File management, Installer & app stores, Networks, Software management, and Vendor-Specific tweaks. So without further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to install and set up Shizuku, after which we will show you its practical application as well. Follow along.
How to Install and Set up Shizuku on Android
There exist three different methods through which you could set up Shizuku- non-rooted Android without a PC, non-rooted Android with a PC, and rooted Android without a PC. We have listed all these three methods below, you may refer to the one that is in sync with your requirements.
Non-Rooted Android Without PC
If the device is non-rooted and you don’t want to use a PC either, then this is your best approach to set up Shizuku.
- Head over to Settings > About Phone and tap on Build Number 7 times.
- This will enable Developer Options. Now download and install Shizuku.
- Then launch it and tap on Pairing under Start via Wireless Debugging.
- Now tap on Notification Options and enable All Shizuku Notifications.
- Now go back to the Shizuku app and tap on Developer Options.
- Then enable Wireless Debugging and tap on Wireless Debugging to access its menu.
- Now tap on Pair Device with Pairing code. You will get a six-digit code. Likewise, a Shizuku prompt will appear.
- Just type in that six-digit code in the Shizuku prompt and hit Enter. You will get a pairing success notification.
- Now go back to the Shizku app home page and tap Start. A command window will open for 3 seconds and then automatically close.
- Once that happens, you should get “Shizuku is running”. This signifies that the setup is now complete and the app is up and running.
NOTE: In some instances, you might get a prompt “Searching for wireless debugging service”. In such cases, tap on Developer Options > disable and re-enable Wireless Debugging. then come back to Shizuku and again tap on Start. This time the app should start.
Non-Rooted Android Via PC
If your device is running Android 9 or older versions [and is non-rooted as well], then it might not have wireless debugging. Hence your only course of action is to take the help of a PC and get this job done.
- To begin with, download and install Shizuku from the Play Store.
- Download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
- Enable USB Debugging on your device and connect it to PC via USB.
- Now open CMD inside the platform-tools folder and type in the below command:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh
- You should get Shizuku starter exit with 0 in the CMD, In the app, it will show Shizuku is running.
Rooted Android without PC
If your device is rooted, then this should be your go-to choice as it is the fastest and easiest way of setting up the app. Likewise, this is the only method out of the three that survives a reboot.
- To begin with, download and install Shizuku from Play Store.
- Then launch it and tap on Start under Start (for rooted devices).
- You will now get a Magisk prompt, tap on Grant.
- A command window will open for 3 seconds and then automatically close.
- You should now get “Shizuku is running” and your task stands complete.
That’s it. These were the three different methods through which you could install and set up Shizuku on your Android device. If you still have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, let us know in the comments. We will help you out as soon as possible.
