Android Debug Bridge (adb) Tool

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∟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:

Android Debug Bridge (adb) is an Android developer tool to manage a connected emulator or device over Android debugging connections.
Android debugging connections can be established with the USB debugging option, Wireless debugging option, or TCP port option.
"adb" acts as a debugging client. It sends commands to the debugging daemon on the connected device, through the debugging server process.
"adb install" allows you to install an Android application package on the connected emulator or device.
"adb shell" allows you to manage the connected emulator or device with a Unix shell interface.
"adb push/pull" allows you to copy files or folders to or from the connected emulator or device.