Android May Soon Restrict On-Device ADB
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A proposed Android change to restrict on-device ADB may break Shizuku, Termux, and developer tools.
Android's ADB maintainer proposed restricting ADB loopback connections, citing security exploits (CVE-2026-0073). This would prevent on-device ADB used by Shizuku, Termux, and other tools. The author argues the change is unnecessary for security, as user action is required to enable ADB. They propose a persistent toggle instead of removing the feature.
What commenters are saying
Commenters are split. Some criticize Google for removing useful features without offering a toggle, accusing them of prioritizing control over security. Others argue on-device ADB is a hack and should be blocked, or that physical access to a device (e.g., by police) is a real threat. A few suggest compromise solutions like requiring a factory reset to enable it.