Android Debug Bridge (adb) Tool

This chapter provides tutorial notes on the Android Debug Bridge (adb) tool. Topics include quick introduction of Android Debug Bridge (adb); creating debugging connections to Android devices/emulators; running 'adb' commands over debugging connections; using 'adb install/uninstall' commands to install applications; using 'adb shell' command to manage the device; using 'adb push/pull' commands to copy files.

What Is Android Debug Bridge (adb)

Install "adb" as Part of SDK Platform Tools

USB Debugging Connection to Use "adb" Tool

Wireless Debugging Connection to Use "adb" Tool

Debugging Connection to Android Device Emulators

Commands and Options Supported by "adb"

"adb install" and "adb uninstall" Commands

"adb push" and "adb pull" Commands

"adb shell" - Remote Shell Interface

Takeaways:

Table of Contents

 About This Book

 Installing JDK 1.8 on Windows System

 Installation of Android SDK R24 and Emulator

 Installing Apache Ant 1.9 on Windows System

 Developing First Android Application - HelloAndroid

 Android Application Package (APK) Files

Android Debug Bridge (adb) Tool

 Android File Systems

 AboutAndroid - Application to Retrieve System Information

 android.app.Activity Class and Activity Lifecycle

 View Objects and Layout Resource Files

 Using "adb logcat" Command for Debugging

 Build Process and Package File Content

 Building Your Own Web Browser

 Android Command Line Shell

 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Mini Tablet

 USB Debugging Applications on Samsung Tablet

 Android Tablet - LG-V905R

 USB Debugging Applications on LG-V905R Tablet

 Android Phone - LG-P925g

 USB Debugging Applications on LG-P925g Phone

 Archived Tutorials

 References

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