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rnx shell

rnx shell

rnx shell

Top-level shell controls for app launch, home/switcher transitions, and simulator-owned chrome such as appearance and lock state.

terminal

rnx shell launch <appId> [waitMs] [--clear-state]
rnx shell home [waitMs]
rnx shell switcher [waitMs]
rnx shell open-card <appId> [waitMs]
rnx shell appearance <light|dark|auto|toggle>
rnx shell lock
rnx shell shake

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rnx shell launch photos
rnx shell home
rnx shell switcher 800
rnx shell appearance dark
rnx shell lock

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