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Anyone that has ever tried to mod their Android phone has come across users telling other users to run various different ADB and/or Fastboot commands. The only problem is the average Joe has no idea what ADB and Fastboot are because, well, they aren’t your run-of-the-mill applications. I was completely lost myself when I first ventured into the world of Android.
While yes, developer hubs like XDA-Developers do provide instructions on how to get ADB/Fastboot installed, there are so many convoluted guides out there, it is easy to throw one’s hands up in defeat. Hopefully this guide makes it simple and straightforward to get ADB and Fastboot installed on your computer. What are ADB and Fastboot and why do I need themADB stands for Android Debug Bridge, while Fastboot stands for, well, Fastboot. Without going into too many technical details (trust me you don’t want technical details), let’s just say they are two command-line tools used when modding/hacking Android phones.You need ADB and Fastboot if you are one of those people that like to mod/hack your Android phone. While many mods/hacks are now becoming more main-stream-user friendly with GUIs (i.e.
Step 1: Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot from here. Step 2: Install minimaladbfastbootv1.4.2Techolite.com.exe which you downloaded. Step 3: Follow the screen and install it (you can even select your directory of your choices like Desktop or just C drive) Step 4: Do not launch it from the installation window.
They no longer require users to use ADB or Fastboot), there are still times when users need to use ADB and/or Fastboot. (Anyone with a Google Nexus One or Nexus S knows what I mean.) While you may not necessarily ever use ADB or Fastboot (depends on what phone you have, and the type of developer support it gets), it is always nice to have them installed when the time comes that you do need them.
BEFORE WE BEGINIn this guide, we will show you two methods on how to install ADB and Fastboot. The first method is the semi-automated method while the second method is the manual method.
The first method is a easier to do and recommended for most everyone. If, however, you can’t get the first method to work or you prefer more control, then method 2 is for you.Keep in mind, after installing ADB and Fastboot, you need to ensure you have installed the proper Windows drivers for your Android smartphone or tablet on your computer. You can download the Windows drivers for your Android smartphone or tablet from. How to Install ADB and Fastboot: Method 1To quickly and easily install ADB and Fastboot on your Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8/8.1 computer (32-bit and 64-bit), do the following:. Download the latest ( ). Right-click the file adb-setup-1.3.exe and choose “ Run as Administrator“.
Type “Y” and press Enter to install ADB and Fastboot, and set the environment variables. Enter “N” if you don’t want to do the same and want to just install the drivers. In the next step, enter “Y” to install the drivers for your device. Enter “N” to skip this step.
Wait till the driver installation finishes up. That would take only some seconds.
To verify that you have successfully setup ADB and fastboot, open up a command prompt (press Windows key + R - type in cmd - OK) and enter “ adb version” (without quotes). If it returns something like “ Android Debug Bridge version x.x.xx“, then your ADB and Fastboot are all-ready. Congrats! You are ready to rock!How to Install ADB and Fastboot: Method 2To manually install ADB and Fastboot on your Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8/8.1 computer (32-bit and 64-bit), do the following:The following guide is for Windows PCs only, but ADB/Fastboot can be installed on Linux and Mac OS X also. (You just do it differently for Linux/Mac OS X.) Also note that this guide was written on a Windows 7 computer. However, the guide will work on Windows 8/XP/Vista the same way; I don’t know about earlier versions of Windows.
(11 MB) ADB, Fastboot, and other tools. Note: The tools found in the download are provided by Google, found in. I have simply extracted the tools and uploaded them for easy access, instead of telling everyone to download the whole SDK. You can get the same tools if you download the Android SDK directly from Google. Extract the contents directly into your C: partition. You should now have a folder C:Android that looks something like this:.
Press Win + R on your keyboard to bring up the Run dialog. Once the Run box is open, type in sysdm.cpl and hit OK:. Once you hit OK, the System Properties panel should open; click on the Advanced tab:. From the Advanced tab click on Environment Variables.
At the Environment Variables window find where it says Path under System variables, click on it, and click the Edit button:. When the Edit System Variable window pops up, type in;C:Android at the very end and hit OK:Make sure you type in exactly;C:Android (be sure to include the semi-colon at the beginning). After clicking OK, close out all windows. You are done!Using ADB and FastbootOnce you have them installed, using ADB or Fastboot is as easy as opening command prompt, typing in adb xxx or fastboot xxx (with xxx being the command you want to run)and hitting Enter on your keyboard to execute the command.Take note, however, installing ADB and Fastboot is not enough to start using it with your phones.
You need to install the on your computer – so your PC recognizes your phone – before ADB or Fastboot will be able to work with it. If you don’t have any drivers installed, you will get an error similar to the following:If you don’t have the proper drivers installed, read dotTech’s article on. Uninstalling ADB and FastbootUninstalling ADB, Fastboot, and the other tools is as easy and undoing what you did when you installed.
In other words, delete C:Android and all the files in it and remove the environmental variable you added earlier. ConclusionYou have installed ADB and Fastboot – now what? Now go look for guides on modding/hacking your phone. A good place to start is reading dotTech’s. Another good place to look for Android hacking and slashing is.
If you are lucky, the guides you find won’t require you to use ADB or Fastboot; but if they do, you are now prepared because you just installed them.Originally posted Jun 18, 2012. Updated Nov 16, 2012 to include newer version of ADB and Fastboot. Updated Feb 3, 2014 to include semi-automated method of installing ADB and Fastboot.
. Total: 6.ADB an official tool by Google – you must have heard of it if you have ever come across Android development or flashing processes. Stands for Android Debug Bridge basically and helps you to establish a connection and communicate between your phone and your computer. ADB has a command line interface, which helps the developers/programmers/users to enter commands and do the stuff they want. ADB also plays an important role when you don’t have access to certain things on your phone, you can simply handle the problem through the command window. Earlier we posted a guide on “How to Install and Use Android ADB & Fastboot” but missed the important ADB commands that may become handy in some cases, and found necessary to cover them now. In case you’re wondering about Fastboot, it’s a component of ADB that helps you to flash files or make tweaks by accessing Fastboot mode on your device.
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Well, let’s get back to the topic. In the following post, I’ve listed the useful ADB commands, and also explained their use.You may want to install Android ADB and Fastboot, and also learn how to use the program actually please go through this guide. Contents.Useful ADB & Fastboot Commands CommandsUseBasic ADB Commandsadb devicesShows a list of devices attached to the computer.adb rebootReboots a device connected to the PC.adb reboot recoveryReboots a device into recovery mode.adb reboot downloadReboots the connected device into download mode. E.G Download mode on Samsung Galaxy devices.adb reboot bootloaderReboots a device into Bootloader. Once in Bootloader, you can make further selections here.adb reboot fastbootReboots a connected device into Fastboot mode.Installing / Uninstalling / Updating Apps with ADB.adb install.apkADB install let's you install APK files directly to your phone. To use this command type adb install application path, as shown in the commands part and hit enter key and it will start installing the app on your phone. E.g adb install C:/Users/UsamaM/Desktop/CandyCrushSaga.apk. If process succeeds it will show you 'Success' in the command window.adb install -r.apkIf you have already installed an app, and you just want to update it then this command will let you do so.
E.g adb install -r C:/Users/UsamaM/Desktop/CandyCrushSaga.apkadb unistall packagenamee.gadb uninstall com.android.chromeUninstalls and application from your device. The easiest way to find a package name is, install Package Name Viewer from the play store and find the name of the package under the App Name. If process succeeds it will show you 'Success' in the command window.adb uninstall -K packagenamee.gadb uninstall -K com.android.chromeUninstall an app but keeps it's data and cache directories. If process succeeds it will show you 'Success' in the command window.Push and Pull filesadb rootadb push e.gadb push c:usersUsamaMdesktopSong.mp3 systemmediaadb push filepathonPC/filename.extension path.on.phone.toplace.the.filethe adb push commands you transfer any files to your phone from your PC. You simply need to provide the path of file on your PC and path where to place this file on your phone.adb rootadb pulle.gadb pull systemmediaSong.mp C:usersUsamaMdesktopadb pull Path of file on phone Path on PC where to place the fileSimilar to the adb push command.