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am: Start a specific activity.
$ am start -n ${com-android-settings--Settings}
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The command "am start -n ${com-android-settings--Settings}" is used to start an Android activity specified by its component name.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "am" is a command-line tool in Android that stands for "activity manager." It allows you to perform various actions related to Android activities.
  • "start" is a sub-command of "am" used to start an activity.
  • "-n" is an option used to specify the component name of the activity you want to start.
  • "${com-android-settings--Settings}" is the component name of the activity you want to start. In this case, it is "com.android.settings/.Settings".

The "com.android.settings/.Settings" component name refers to the Settings activity in the Android Settings application. By running this command, you will launch the Settings activity on an Android device or emulator.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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