The content below is more about getting the ADB/fastboot to wokr everywhere on Windows so that you don’t need to copy the files into the ‘platform tools’ folder.īut if you insist on becoming a pro, here you go. If the above works for you, simply ignore all the content below. It’s that simple, actually! Is it working? Note: If you get an error in PowerShell window, be sure to add. Now, open a PowerShell window or a command window here using the shift+right-click trick.

However, if no file is required, then simply ignore this step.

Copy the required file(s) into this folder.

So, this is the folder where you have files like adb.exe and fastboot.exe. You will get a folder called ‘platform tools’.

Download the latest ‘platform tools’ (ADB and fastboot drivers) from Google from here.

How to use ADB and fastboot without setting up anything Downloads and installation instructions are given below. But thanks to XDA member Snoop05 who has developed a small program to quickly install both ADB and Fastboot files on your PC (system-wide) along with proper drivers. However, setting up ADB and Fastboot can be very tricky on a Windows machine.

It’s particularly useful when you want to update your device manually or in a rare situation when you accidentally soft-brick your device and need to install a clean stock system image. It allows you to re-flash system partitions on your Android device and requires a device with an unlocked bootloader. What’s Fastboot?įastboot is a more powerful tool than ADB and it works only in bootloader/fastboot mode. The tool helps in sending basic Linux commands, and a variety of Android specific commands from PC to connected Android devices.

It works when the device is powered on and booted into OS or Recovery.

Method 3: Use the path of the file on your PCĪDB stands for Android Debug Bridge.

Method 2: Use the path of adb.exe or fastboot.exe as required anywhere.

Method 1: Open the CMD/PowerShell window in platform tools folder.

How to use ADB and Fastboot from the ‘platform tools’ folder.

Method 2: 15 Second automatic installer.

Method 1: Install the latest versions manually.

How to use ADB and fastboot without setting up anything.

Install adb and fastboot