One of the advantages of the Android operating system are the different options available for its operation; as well as the ease with which it can be handled. THE ADB commands they are one of the Android tools that you can take advantage of. What they are, what they are for and how to use them on your Android device will be explained below.
What are ADB commands?
These acronyms are short for Android Debug Bridge. Is one software tool that allows communication, interaction and management of your Android via a computer, it is therefore important that you install the ADB driver on your PC. This software consists of a series of versatile commands to facilitate such communication. It also allows you to perform various actions. ADB commands are included in the Android SDK tools.
What are ADB commands used for?
Maybe you can immediately associate the ABD commands to the root of an Android in order to obtain certain special permissions. However, ABD commands can perform a wide variety of functions; which facilitate the control of the Android mobile. Eg:
- ADB backup -f FullBackup.ab -apk -all: This command allows you to make a copy di backup of the different applications on your Android device. Note that some applications do not support ABD commands; therefore backup may not be possible.
- ADB Devices - This is a command to determine if the mobile device has been recognized on the computer. This is particularly advantageous when multiple devices are connected at the same time.
- ADB install path_to_apk: With this command you can install an application via an APK extension ; both on an emulator and on a mobile device.
- ADB Restart: It is a fairly simple command that makes it easy to restart your Android mobile in a short time.
- ADB push c: MyDocument.pdf / sdcard / downloads folder: With the push command it is possible move a file from computer to Android mobile. You just need to know the correct path of the mobile where you want to move the file.
- This path will depend on the type of file to be moved, e.g. video, music, etc. You also need to know the path to the exact location of the file on the computer where the file will be extracted.
- ADB sweater /sdcard/downloads/dokument.pdf c:userdesktopcartella: Unlike the previous command, this allows you to bring a file from your Android phone to your computer.
- ADB help: It is one of the most used and useful, since it indicates all the commands that can be executed on the screen. It allows you to see an overview of each of them.
How to use the commands?
The main thing is to download and install the Android SDK from the official website. Another option is to use executable files, since they weigh less and therefore take up less space. The next step is to activate USB debugging on your mobile, to use ADB commands. It's something quite simple, you just have to log into your mobile and go to the “Settings” option and then “About phone”.
The following steps may vary depending on the Android version of your mobile phone. However, you have to reach the option " Build number ”or“ Build number ". On some mobile phones it is found in the “software information” submenu. That's why you should make sure you check every submenu on your mobile. Once you find the build number, you need to click on it multiple times, at least 8 times.
Go back to the settings menu of your mobile and you will see the active developer options appear. Now you can enter by clicking on them and proceed to activate the USB debugging.
Confirm the activation of debugging in the pop-up window that will appear. Connect your mobile to your computer via the USB cable. Wait a few minutes while the drivers are configured.
Grant the permissions to connect with the computer; to access ADB commands on your Android. On your computer you need to create the command line from the executable files you previously installed.
When you enter the folder you must write " ADB devices ". If you followed the steps correctly, you will see a device and next to it the word device. Now you just have to start with the ADB commands you want to apply.
