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USB Debug Guard

Turn the screen off during long USB debugging sessions while keeping ADB alive

Developer
Nongfsq
License
Apache-2.0
Package
io.github.nongfsq.usbdebugguard
Category
Development, System
Latest version
0.1.6 · Oct 29, 2026
Minimum Android
Android 8.0

Download 0.1.6

Screenshots

USB Debug Guard screenshot 1 USB Debug Guard screenshot 2 USB Debug Guard screenshot 3

Description

USB Debug Guard is a root-only tool for long USB debugging sessions. It protects the display while keeping ADB reachable, then restores the previous display settings when protection stops.

Features



• Detects USB data connections and ADB state through Android system APIs, without routine Root polling.

• Turns the screen off while keeping ADB reachable, or keeps it awake at minimum brightness for devices that lose ADB when the display sleeps.

• Saves and restores the previous display settings.

• Can lock the device after USB disconnects.

• Runs only after you enable its foreground service.

• Stops automatic Root work after a denial, timeout, exception, or process cleanup failure, preventing an endless su retry loop.

• English and Simplified Chinese.

Requirements



• A working Root manager such as Magisk or KernelSU, able to run Android settings and input commands.

• A USB data connection. A charge-only cable or charger does not start protection.

Root behavior varies between devices, OEM firmware, and Root managers. Test the app on a non-critical device before relying on it for unattended sessions.

All versions

VersionReleasedMinimum AndroidSize
0.1.6 Oct 29, 2026 Android 8.0 1.1 MB
0.1.5 Oct 27, 2026 Android 8.0 1.1 MB

From the developer (GitHub)

APK files published by the developer on GitHub. They are signed by the developer and may not install over the other builds on this page (different signature). Links open github.com.

v0.1.6 · Oct 25, 2026
usb-debug-guard-v0.1.6-fdroid.apk 1.1 MB usb-debug-guard-v0.1.6.apk 1.1 MB
v0.1.5 · Sep 25, 2026
usb-debug-guard-v0.1.5-fdroid.apk 1.1 MB usb-debug-guard-v0.1.5.apk 1.1 MB

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