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Unable to launch app via ADB i get "java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: starting Intent" Exception

While i try to launch app via adb i am getting below exception

java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: starting Intent

CMD used : adb shell am start -n pakage/mainactivity name

Solution

  • Make sure that the activity you are launching has the right intent action and category. For example: 

    <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

    Check the android docs for more info:
    https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/manifest-intro
    https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent

    There's also this very similar question with more details on android manifests:
    Android - java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: starting Intent