Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- setting_up_adb [2026/01/30 08:33] – phobos
+++ setting_up_adb [2026/05/29 13:42] (current) – fixed code blocks phobos
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-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 [[screen_mirroring|Screen Mirroring]] and [[debloating_apps|Debloating Apps]].
+====== 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.
@@ Line 27: / Line 29: @@
 After installing, open a terminal (such as Powershell) and run this command to install ADB:
-''winget install --id Google.PlatformTools''
+<code>winget install --exact Google.PlatformTools</code>
 You will now be able to use ADB commands from your terminal.
@@ Line 39: / Line 41: @@
 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>
-== Homebrew (Recommended)==
+You can now run ADB commands from the terminal.
-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.
 == Manually ==
@@ Line 56: / Line 62: @@
 You will need to prefix every command with ./. (e.g. ./adb devices).
+=== 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.