Moreover, with the addition of adb shell commands, you could even carry out some administrative-level tasks on your non-rooted device. However, as of late, using these commands is proving to be a tough nut to crack. Numerous users have voiced their concern that whenever they execute an ADB shell command, they instead get greeted with the Operation not allowed: java.lang.SecurityException error.
What is interesting to note is the fact that the PC could identify the device in the ADB Mode, as upon executing the adb devices command, the CMD list out the serial number of the device. Moreover, even the adb shell command works well and good, as it will list out the device codename. However, any command that you execute after that will result in the aforementioned error. With that said, there does exist a couple of nifty workarounds that shall help you resolve this bug. So without further ado, let’s check them out.
Fix ADB Shell Operation not allowed: java.lang.SecurityException
Before starting with the fixes, we would recommend you checkmark the following prerequisites first [if not done already]:
The Prerequisites
Make sure that you are using the official Google ADB Binaires: Android SDK Platform Tools.Verify that the Command Prompt is opened inside the platform-tools folder.Developer Options and USB Debugging are enabled on your device.The adb devices command gives out the device serial ID. If that is not the case, then Revoke USB Authorization from Developer Options and try again.The adb shell command gives out your device codename. If that is not the case, then Revoke USB Authorization from Developer Options and try again.
If your device qualify all these requirements, then proceed ahead with the below methods to fix the ADB Shell Operation not allowed: java.lang.SecurityException error.
Fix for Xiaomi Devices
Fix for OnePlus, Oppo, Realme
That’s it. These were the steps to fix the Operation not allowed: java.lang.SecurityException error while executing the ADB Shell command. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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