ADB Keyboard & Text Input
Install ADB keyboard for scripted text entry on farms.
ADB Keyboard & Text Input
Before You Start
Automation flows may require ADB Keyboard or equivalent IME for scripted text entry without on-screen keyboard interference.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Install ADB Keyboard APK on canary node via batch install.
- Set as default IME for test user profile if required.
- Validate locale, Unicode, and special characters in target apps.
- Roll to fleet groups; document IME package in test matrix.
Troubleshooting Checklist
- Text garbled: locale mismatch—test per language branch.
- Sync control types wrong keys: disable IME on master during sync tests.
Related Links
- /help/adb-scripts-shortcuts
- /blog/adb-shortcuts-setup
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