What is ADB and Getting Started

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ADB is a tool that allows you to communicate from your computer to your phone without even touching it.

Why is ADB useful?

  • Uninstall Packages: Remove unwanted apps from your device. (Great for browsers)
  • Install Apps: Easily add new apps to your device.
  • Give Permissions: Grant permissions to apps and the device itself.

How can you use ADB?

  1. Download the Package:
    platform-tools-latest-windows.zip (6.4 MB)

  2. Extract it.

  3. Move the Folder: Place the folder in the C:/ directory.

  4. Open the Folder: Open the folder you just moved.

  5. Open Command Prompt:

    • Click on the address bar on top of your file manager and type cmd.
    • Congrats, you’ve successfully set up ADB!

Connecting Your Phone to ADB

  1. Enable Developer Mode:

    • Go to your phone settings.
    • Go to About Phone.
    • Go to Software Info.
    • Click on Build Number 7-9 times (depending on the phone) until you get a toast notification saying you’re a developer.
    • For LG Classic dial ##228378
    • For LG Exalt dial ##7764726220. You will be asked for a service code, it is: 000000. Navigate to developer options and turn on USB debugging.

  2. Enable USB Debugging:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Scroll down to Developer Options.
    • Toggle on USB Debugging.
    • Connect your phone to the computer.

Steps for Kyocera and LG Only

  • Change USB Mode:
    • Go to notifications.
    • Press Charging Options.
    • Switch it to MIDI Device or MTP.

Final Steps

  1. Open Terminal on Your Computer:
    • Type adb devices.
    • A popup should appear on your phone asking you to allow this computer to control your phone.
    • Click Yes.

Congratulations, your phone is now connected to ADB!

For a list of useful ADB commands check this out credits: @DonBot enjoy!!

If you would like to learn what wireless ADB is and how to set it up check this out credits: @DonBot

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