We’ve updated our guide below to reflect the changes and to use Google’s official download instead of third-party services. What are ADB and Fastboot?

Last week, we showed you how to install ADB and fastboot on any OS. If you're not sure why you'd want to go to the (relatively minor) trouble, here are just some of the useful things you can do ...

In addition you will need to install the Android SDK or at least ADB and Fastboot. Below we’ll go over all the details in a simple fashion for those who’d like to try Android 5.0 on the Nexus ...

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows you to wirelessly issue commands to your phone, removing the need for cables. Wireless ADB works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebooks.

Looking to install Android 15 on your Pixel phone right now and don't want to wait for the OTA? Here's how.

Once ADB and fastboot are installed on your computer and your bootloader is unlocked, you can begin sideloading the update to the Essential Phone. Remember that OTA .zip file we had you download ...

Having ADB and fastboot available outside of the other two main downloads, first of all, saves space. Android SDK takes up 292 MB of space.

You can get the platform tools for Windows, Linux, or Mac direct from Google's servers. You get a ZIP file containing the platform tools folder with ADB, fastboot, and a few other tools.

In addition you will need to install the Android SDK or at least ADB and Fastboot. Below we’ll go over all the details in a simple fashion for those who’d like to try Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on ...