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How to install ADB and Fastboot

Android Debug Bridge (adb) is a versatile command-line tool that lets you communicate with a device. The adb command facilitates a variety of device actions, such as installing and debugging apps.

Step 1: Download Android SDK Platform Tools

  1. Open your web browser and visit the official Android SDK Platform Tools download page:

    Android SDK Platform Tools

  2. Scroll down to find the “Downloads” section.

  3. Click the “Download SDK Platform-Tools for Windows” link to download the ZIP file containing ADB and other tools.

Step 2: Extract the ZIP File

  1. Locate the downloaded ZIP file (e.g., “platform-tools_r32.0.0-windows.zip”) in your computer’s Downloads folder.

  2. Right-click the ZIP file and select “Extract All”.

  3. Choose a destination folder where you want to extract the files, and click “Extract” This will create a folder containing the ADB and other tools.

Step 3: Copy the ADB Folder Path

  1. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the contents of the ZIP file. This folder should contain the “adb.exe” file.

  2. Click on the folder’s address bar at the top. It will display the full path to the folder. Copy.

Step 4: Add ADB Path to Environment Variables

  1. Type “Environment Variables” in the Windows search bar and select “Edit the system environment variables”.

  2. In the “Advanced” tab, click the “Environment Variables…” button at the bottom right.

  3. In the “Environment Variables” window, under the “System variables” section, locate the “Path” variable, and select it.

  4. Click the “Edit” button.

Step 5: Add ADB Path

  1. In the “Edit Environment Variable” window, click the “New” button.

  2. Paste the ADB folder path you copied earlier into the input field.

  3. Click “OK” to close each of the windows.

Step 6: Verify ADB Installation

  1. Open Command Prompt (cmd), PowerShell or Windows Terminal.

  2. Type “adb” and press Enter.

  3. You should see ADB commands and options displayed, indicating that ADB is successfully installed and configured.