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Android may restrict local ADB access

Google is considering introducing new restrictions on Android Debug Bridge (ADB) directly on devices, likely as a security measure. The change could impact developers who use ADB for testing and debugging locally on Android devices.

WHY IT MATTERS

If implemented, this would require developers to use alternative methods for local testing and could complicate security work and reverse engineering research. It represents a major shift in how the Android ecosystem handles developer access.

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