[AC Question]

In my list of apps one is listed as shell what is it an what's it do

[Laura Knotek]

Welcome to Android Central.

Would you be able to able to register as a member and post a screenshot showing this?

That will make it easier for us to help you.

[rabbit74]

Yes I've done that an posting how do I add the screen shots

[Laura Knotek]

Yes I've done that an posting how do I add the screen shots

Thank you. Please take a look at this thread for screenshot instructions: http://forums.androidcentral.com/amb...d-central.html

[rabbit74]

I tried getting android cen app but tells me Sign in then invalid page

[Laura Knotek]

I tried getting android cen app but tells me Sign in then invalid page

Are you able to access the site using a computer browser?

[rabbit74]

This is app

[rabbit74]

This is it on face of apps

[rabbit74]

This

[rabbit74]

An why a hidden menu app ?

[rabbit74]

An why 2 of same app I don't understand

[dpham00]

Just a guess but it probably works with adb.

ADB Shell Commands | Android Developers

[dpham00]

An why a hidden menu app ?

Hidden menu usually let's one see more details on the phone is allows certain tests for troubleshooting. It sometimes also has some hidden settings

[dpham00]

An why 2 of same app I don't understand

They could be performing different location functions. Really to know specifically what these apps do, then you should ask the phone manufacturer.

[BOOM11]

So what does the SHELL app do ?

[Nikolezzy]

I was wondering the same thing

[B. Diddy]

Look at post #12 by dpham00.