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--- setting_up_adb [2026/01/24 20:39] – phobos
+++ setting_up_adb [2026/05/29 13:42] (current) – fixed code blocks phobos
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-The [[https://developer.android.com/tools/adb| Android Debug Bridge (ADB)]] is a command-line tool that can be used to install, uninstall, and debug applications. It also may be used to transfer files and access a device shell. It also is a necessary component for tools such as [[wp>scrcpy]] or Vysor.
+====== Setting up ADB ======
+The [[https://developer.android.com/tools/adb| Android Debug Bridge (ADB)]] is a command-line tool that can be used to install, uninstall, and debug applications. It also may be used to transfer files and access a device shell. It also is a necessary component for [[sideloading_apps|Sideloading Apps]], [[screen_mirroring|Screen Mirroring]], and [[debloating_apps|Debloating Apps]].
 The stock Keitais do not come with Google Play Services, or the Play Store. Also, the phones do not come with any built in way to install apps.
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 === Windows ===
+== WinGet (Recommended) ==
+Install [[https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli|WinGet]] (or an alternative but the command may differ). It may be installed from the Microsoft store within the [[https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh4nns1?hl=en-US&gl=CA|App Installer]] package.
+After installing, open a terminal (such as Powershell) and run this command to install ADB:
+<code>winget install --exact Google.PlatformTools</code>
+You will now be able to use ADB commands from your terminal.
+== Manually ==
 First, download the [[https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb|Google USB Driver]] and install it.
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 In order to do do, navigate to the folder and change the text in the address bar to "cmd", after pressing Enter you will get a terminal in the folder. You can now run ADB and Fastboot commands from the terminal.
-=== Linux ===
+=== Mac ===
-Use your package manager to install ADB tools, look for ''android-tools'' or similar.
+== Homebrew (Recommended)==
+If you use [[https://brew.sh/|Brew]], simply install the ''android-platform-tools'' package. You will be able to use ADB from the terminal after installing.
-After installation you can now run ADB and Fastboot commands from the terminal.
+Install Brew:
+Open the Terminal and paste this command:
+<code>/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"</code>
-=== Mac ===
+Install ADB:
+Run in Terminal:
+<code>brew install android-platform-tools</code>
+You can now run ADB commands from the terminal.
+== Manually ==
 Download [[https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools|SDK Platform Tools]]. After unzipping the download you may run commands using ADB from the folder.
-Open Terminal and type cd followed by a space. Then, drag the platform-tools folder from your Finder window directly into the Terminal window and press Enter.
+Open Terminal and type ''cd'' followed by a space. Then, drag and drop the platform-tools folder from your Finder window directly into the Terminal window and press Enter.
 You will need to prefix every command with ./. (e.g. ./adb devices).
-You may need to make ADB and Fastboot executable via terminal. (Please let us know if that is or is not the case!).
+=== Linux ===
+Use your package manager to install ADB tools, look for ''android-tools'' or similar.
+After installation you can now run ADB and Fastboot commands from the terminal.