What is the app Shell in my apps list?

[AC Question]

what is app listed as just

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

 

[Laura Knotek]

Re: what is app listed as just

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]

Re: what is app listed as just

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

 

[Laura Knotek]

Re: what is app listed as just

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/ambassador-guides-tips-how-s/413366-guide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html

 

[rabbit74]

Re: what is app listed as just

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

 

[Laura Knotek]

Re: what is app listed as just

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]

Re: what is app listed as just

This is app

 

[rabbit74]

Re: what is app listed as just

This is it on face of apps

 

[rabbit74]

Re: what is app listed as just

This

 

[rabbit74]

Re: what is app listed as just

An why a hidden menu app ?

 

[rabbit74]

Re: what is app listed as just

An why 2 of same app I don't understand

 

[dpham00]

Re: what is app listed as just

Just a guess but it probably works with adb.

ADB Shell Commands | Android Developers

 

[dpham00]

Re: what is app listed as just

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]

Re: what is app listed as just

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]

Re: what is app listed as just

So what does the SHELL app do ?

 

[Nikolezzy]

I was wondering the same thing

 

[B. Diddy]

Look at post #12 by dpham00.