Description

It is relatively simple to flash or install recoveries on an Android smartphone using minimal ADB and Fastboot on a computer or a Macbook. As most ADB and Fastboot utilities on the internet are auto downloads, they don’t function on our PCs. After doing a lot of research, I discovered that installing and using this utility on my computer—which is compatible with the majority of devices when the appropriate drivers are installed—is fairly simple.

An Android device’s command-line tool called ADB and Fastboot may be used to change system images or the package list. No system partitions of the currently running operating system are changed or replaced.

The bootloader of your locked device may be unlocked using ADB and Fastboot, and you can then install custom recoveries like PWRP, TWRP, Philz recovery, CWM recovery, etc. By flashing the default firmware, you can even send commands to unbrick a device that has entered a boot loop or won’t turn on.

Several people have already expressed their frustration at not being able to install ADB and Fastboot on their systems. We will provide you with a thorough yet uncluttered instruction to install fastboot and ADB in less than two minutes.

Guide To Install Minimal Adb And Fastboot On Windows

Step 1: Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot from here
Step 2: Install minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.2_b4uapk.com.exe which you downloaded
Step 3: Follow the screen and install it (you can even select the directory of your choices like Desktop or just C drive)
Step 4: Do not launch it from the installation window
Step 5: Go to C: Program Files (x86)Minimal ADB and Fastboot and right-click on py_cmd.exe and run it as administrator (for Windows 64 bit systems)

or

Go to C: Program FilesMinimal ADB and Fastboot and right-click on cmd_here.exe and run it as administrator (for Windows 32 bit systems)

Guide To Install Minimal Adb And Fastboot On Mac Os

Step 1: Go to Android Developers website and Download SDK Platform-Tools for Mac
Step 2: Extract the Platform-Tools on your desktop. It will look something like this:

Step 3: Go to Applications and create a folder named Android
Step 4: Copy the ADB and Fastboot file to the newly created folder and you are done. You can delete the rest of the files which were extracted.

Guide To Install Minimal Adb And Fastboot On Linux

Step 1: Download Platform-Tools for Linux
Step 2: Extract the Platform-Tools on your desktop. It will look something like this:

Step 3: Right-click and open the terminal from this window to use the ADB and Fastboot commands.

Other Optional Requirements:

Your device is connected to your PC/Laptop through a USB Cable
Enable USB Debugging on your device.
- Goto > Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging.
  - If Developer Options is not located in settings then enable it by going to Settings > About Phone > Device Info and tap on Build Number for about 7-8 times. And then go back and follow the previous step.
Install the drivers for your device

Final Words

A powerful tool that may be used to communicate with the device is ADB and Fastboot. It is mostly used for debugging, but it may also be used to install applications, execute shell commands, move files between a device and a computer, get device diagnostic data, and carry out remote package installs. Check out how to run ADB from a browser without downloading if, by chance, you are experiencing difficulties installing ADB and Fastboot on your PC.