是否存在类似Chrome Developer Tools的Android应用元素检查工具？

Hey there! Since you're hunting for tools similar to Chrome DevTools for checking media and images in running Android apps (and you already know Android System Monitor only works for your own apps, plus you don't need web inspection), here are the best options tailored to your needs:

1. Android Studio Layout Inspector #

• This is the go-to built-in tool for digging into Android app UI, including media resources in specific views.
• How it works: Connect your device via ADB, fire up Layout Inspector in Android Studio, and select the running app. For non-debug apps, you can enable "View attribute values for non-debuggable apps" in settings (though some details might be obfuscated due to security restrictions).
• What you can do: Navigate the full view hierarchy, click any image-containing view to see details like the drawable resource ID, dimensions, and even preview the image directly in the inspector.

2. UIAutomator Viewer (Part of Android SDK) #

• A lightweight, no-fuss tool that lets you inspect UI elements of any running app on a connected device or emulator.
• How to use: Launch it from your Android SDK's tools/bin directory by running the uiautomatorviewer command. Capture the current screen, then click any image element to view its properties—you’ll get info like the image’s bounds, source (if accessible), and other key attributes.
• Note: It’s perfect for quick inspections, especially for non-debuggable third-party apps, though it doesn’t dive as deep into resource details as Layout Inspector.

3. Stetho (For Apps You Develop) #

• If you’re working on your own apps and want a Chrome DevTools-like experience tailored for Android, Stetho is ideal.
• Setup: Add the Stetho dependency to your app’s build.gradle and initialize it in your Application class. Then open chrome://inspect in Chrome to access a familiar DevTools-style interface where you can inspect views, network calls, and yes—view media resources in your app’s UI.
• Bonus: It integrates seamlessly with Chrome’s interface, so if you’re used to DevTools, this will feel right at home.

4. ADB Shell Commands (For Advanced Users) #

• For more technical deep dives, you can use ADB commands to extract media resources or view view details:
  • Run adb shell dumpsys window windows to get info about the current window and its associated views.
  • Use adb pull to extract media files from the app’s data directory (this requires the app to be debuggable or root access for non-debug apps).

Keep in mind that for non-debuggable third-party apps, some tools might have limited access due to Android’s security safeguards, but the first two options above should cover most of your needs for viewing images in specific app views.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Wayne_oBrien