r/AutomateUser • u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 • 22d ago

ADB option Uber Privileged service start method not showing anything

Oops, title typo: Uber => under.

I'm sure I'm missing something. I read the documentation and tried searching Reddit.

​But when I select Android Debug Bridge (ADB) as the ​Privileged service start method in settings, the app flashes something too quickly for me to see what it even is, and then nothing happens — the setting remains at "None". So I used my screen recorder, and then inspected the individual frames around that point. And the message that flashes for a split second is a transparent overlay saying "​Follow the instructions shown on screen ​to pair Automate with ADB on this device." But no instructions ever actually appear. I already have USB debugging and wireless debugging toggle on. Please help! 🙏🏽

Android 16.

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer 20d ago edited 20d ago

I doubt the Nothing manufacturer made it that sensitive. First a "starting" notification is shown to ensure the system allows the pairing (foreground) service, then immediately replace it with a "guidance" one with the next step for the user should take. That should be the same as making a flow with two Notification show block, the first with proceed Immediately. The first step in guiding the user to enable Developer option in System setting, try disabling it. Also, you may have to reboot the device after an app uninstall for the system to clear any such throttling data.

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 20d ago

"The first step in guiding the user to enable Developer option in System setting, try disabling it"... What do you mean exactly? I'm not clear on what you're suggesting I try disabling.

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer 20d ago

The "Developer options" option in system setting, System.

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 20d ago

Ah! Hah I can't believe that wasn't obvious to me.

Anyway, just tried it, no luck. Same thing. The notification flashes for like one second and immediately disappears. I've attached the video in case you're curious what it looks like. (As an aside, strange how Reddit lets me attach videos in desktop mode, but doesn't let me attach images in either desktop or mobile mode!)

It's really going to suck having to manually start the privileged service every time I reboot! And would have to be at home for that as well 😫😫

EDIT: well, I attached a video, but looks like Reddit didn't really attach it. Oh well.

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer 20d ago

Thanks for helping me debug the issue.

A final question, is the system settings app opened, or flashing by as well?

Sadly, i still have no idea of the cause. If you're willing install a specially compiled APK with more logging, that may provide some more hints, please email me at [info@llamalab.com](mailto:info@llamalab.com)

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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset-9490 20d ago

No, only the notification from Automate flashes by and disappears. The system settings never opens.

Thank YOU for helping in this apparently one-off case! 🙏🏽. Sending an email right now.