#Download adb for mac install#

That’s because the Command Prompt wasn’t opened up in the correct folder. This is particularly important because you can have ADB installed, open a Command Prompt (in the wrong folder/directory), and be told your ADB commands aren’t recognized. Not only that, but the Command Prompt is also opened to the same folder as your ADB & Fastboot files are located in. The installer does it all for you and the desktop shortcut opens up a Command Prompt window for you. You don’t need to extract, decompress, or move any files around. It’s what I used when I first began messing with ADB and Fastboot tools and it’s very easy to install. This installer has been made available to us thanks to XDA member shimp208 and has been installed millions of times.

#Download adb for mac install#

So click the “Next” button once last time before clicking the “Finish” button and completing the install.Then click the “Create a Desktop Icon” box to make sure the installer creates the shortcut for you.I chose to change my install folder in the video below so it would be easier to find in the future (for updates).Customize where you want to install your ADB & Fastboot tools.Double-click the file we just downloaded to begin the installation.Beginner Method: Minimal ADB & Fastboot Tools It’s not just about what you’re installing, it’s also about how you access it and how you keep it updated. There are many approaches to the task so you will want to choose the one that is suited to you. I tend to recommend the beginner option as it gives you a desktop shortcut to click on anytime you want to use ADB.Īlthough, you may want the full install as you plan on using Android Studio to develop your own application.

There are three different methods that I would like to offer you, each with varying degrees of difficulty. You can follow the links given above to learn more about ADB and Fastboot as I would rather use this time to focus on how you can actually install these free tools onto your PC computer.