How to start an application using android ADB tools?

Question

How do I send an intent using Android\'s ADB tools?

Answer 1

Try this, for opening an android photo app & with specific image file to open as parameter.

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.apps.photos/.home.HomeActivity -d file:///mnt/user/0/primary/Pictures/Screenshots/Screenshot.png

It will work on latest android, no pop up will come to select an application to open as you are giving specific app to which you want to open your image with