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How to install and use ADB [Max control over your android device]
2019-10-25 14:24:14
(This tutorial is easier than most tutorials on the web.) ADB allows to connect your Android device to your computer, through a command line shell! So why should you use it? It's more powerful and immediate than a standard usb connection. Let's see why!
What is ADB?
Adb stands for "Android Debug Bridge". It's a command line software that allows to connect an Android device to a computer
Why should I use it?
You can connect an Android device to a computer in 3 different ways:
- MTP / media device
- PTP / picture transfer
- mass storage (only avaible on very old android versions)
Well ADB It's much more powerful than any kind of connection or connection specific software!
- Works every time and in any condition
- You can do geek stuff you couldn't do in any other way: changing file permissions, give linux commands, recover data etc...
- It's minimal
Step 1 - Enable "Usb debugging" on your Android device
- Open Settings on Android
- Tap "About Phone". (generally near the bottom of the list, in Android 8 oreo is hidden behind the “System” option).
- Tap "Build Number" option 7 times to enable Developer Mode. (you will see a toast message when it is done)
- Go back to the main Settings screen and you should see a new Developer Options menu you can access.
- Go in there and enable the USB Debugging option.
My advice: USB Debugging is always useful and can help you recover data and remove forgotten passwords from your device so leave this option always enabled 😉
Step 2- Dowload ADB and its drivers
- Download the software here
- Run it as Administrator
- Press Y three times
Step 3 - Connect your device to the PC with a usb cable in "MTP mode"
You should already see it on your pc
Step 4 - Use ADB
- Open the windows terminal as Administrator (press start -> type "cmd" -> right click -> "open as administrator")
- type "adb devices" and press enter
- You'll see your device listed. (If it's not listed go to step 5)
- Now you can use all ADB commands, congratulations.
Step 5 - In case you don't see your device listed
- Install other ADB drivers. You can download them here
- If the device is still not listed download usb driver specific for your Android device.
- Still not listed? Change your usb cable or try a usb 2.0 port instead of a 3.0 port