Wednesday 18 May 2011

How to Install ADB without any SDK

Step 1
Make sure that the required drivers for your android device are properly installed on your PC. If you’re not sure then download and install the latest versions from your device manufacture’s website. Below are the links to download software of various manufacturers. Choose yours and install the required software.
Samsung Kies |   HTC Sync |   Motorola |   LG
- Step 2
Download the zip file from the link below and extract it on your PC.
http://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r01-windows.zip

- Step 3
On your Android device go to Settings->Applications->Development and make sure that “USB Debugging” is ticked. It’s essential for ADB to work!
Now plug your phone into your PC (using original cable that’s supplied by your manufacturer is recommended when working with ADB). If a window pops up saying “installing drivers” then wait for it to complete installation

- Step 4
Open command prompt from the menus, or Open “Run > and type cmd” to execute Command Prompt
Now insert the following code:
C:\>  adb devices
This should display something like the following :
List of devices attached
XXX12345 device
If you can see your device in the list then congratulations! You’ve done well. You are now good to start using adb. Enjoy!
If it’s NOT appearing in the list then make sure that drivers are properly installed and you’ve enabled “USB Debugging” on your phone, as told in Step 3. If problem persists, let us know in comments.

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