Google has finally made a minimal install of ADB and Fastboot available. Instead of having to download the full SDK, which is a 1.6GB file, you can now download just ADB and Fastboot, at a bit under 4 MB.
Every user should have this!
Latest files for download: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
Lifehackers guide to what you can do with ADB: http://lifehacker.com/the-most-useful-things-you-can-do-with-adb-and-fastboot-1590337225
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I have created a script to be used to install ADB and Fastboot on a Mac or a Linux computer. Simply run the script in Terminal or a like application and it will copy ADB and Fastboot to /bin/ (for Linux it will install the android-rules). Also, in the ZIP is an uninstaller script to remove ADB and Fastboot (and for Linux, the android-rules).
Also, as of Version 3.1 this also installs the JDK for Linux-based systems.
While advanced users probably won't need this, it would be good for noobs who need help using the ADB and Fastboot commands.
You can see the source and files at Google Code: https://code.google.com/p/adb-fastboot-install/.
You can download the file here: from Google Code
If you have any problems or errors, let me know.
Changelog:
Version 3.1
Added JDK Install for Linux
Version 3
Created separate scripts for Linux & Mac
Updated uninstall script
Version 2.1.1
Fixed errors in installer
Version 2.1
More code efficient.
Better comments in script.
Version 2
Combined installer scripts into one Universal
Updated Uninstall.sh to remove udev rules
Version 1.1
Added udev rules for Linux
Version 1
Initial release
kalaker said:
Attached is a file to install ADB and Fastboot. You can run this script from anywhere. This also includes an uninstall to remove ADB and Fastboot from your system.
To view source: http://www.github.com/kalaker
You can run this in Terminal or your equivalent application.
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Link that works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25273268
Thank you for posting that! I forgot I also posted this here in WFS!! Thank you! I will update the 1st post here!
Now hosted on Google Code!
In this guide I'm going to assume you know how to get SDK working. Here's the video if you don't: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
This is in reference to Hascode's guide [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128175]
for steps 4.5 AND BEYOND or if you just want to enter Fastboot for yourself.
1. 1. Download this: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/KFFirstAide64.zip (64 bit) OR https://dl.dropbox.com/u/54456659/KFFirstAide32.zip (32 bit)
Latest version of Java: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html
Source: prokennexusa
2. Extract it to your C Drive (or primary), keep the folder name the same KFFirst AIDE (Do not change it)
3. Make a Path to that folder, as shown in the video. Instead you will put ;C:\KFFirstAide
4. Download Hashcode's files and place them in that FirstAide Folder.
5. Before going further, uninstall any previous drivers for the Kindle in Control Panel and Device Manager.
6. Install ADB Drivers found within KFFirstAide - KindleADB
7. Open up RunMe.bat and run option 11 to verify ADB is working.
8. Now run option 15 to boot into Fastboot, it may take a min.
9. Once in Fastboot, open Device Manager and update the driver, browse to C: - Program Files - Amazon - Drivers - WinUSB
10. Open CMD and type in cd C:\KFFirstAide
11. Now type in Hashcode's Fastboot lines and it should run (you can verify this because the files pushed will also show up on your Kindle)
NOTE: It's important that you do not have any ADB or Kindle drivers installed prior to installing the one in the FirstAide folder (Check Device Manager)
If you have questions, post a comment down below and I will try to answer them.
[TOOL]ADB + Fastboot v1.0.31 for OS X/4.3 [NOW Includes ADB & Fastboot][08-17-2013]
ADB & FASTBOOT FOR OS X
There has been some confusion since I discuss using Fastboot in this post, but the zip only contained ADB. This is completely my fault and I apologize. Either way I've updated the .zip to include ADB & Fastboot.UPDATED: 08/17/2013 - Added Fastboot to adb-1.0.31-mac.zip
I've seen several people having issues on OS X trying to use ADB since the release of Android 4.3. In my case ADB recognized my device, but each time I ran adb devices my device would be reported as offline. I downloaded the SDK from Google several times and always ended up with ADB v1.0.29 (4.2.2).
This will should solve your OS X & ADB issues if you're running Android 4.3. This ONLY includes the ADB & Fastboot executable files and is for Mac OS X ONLY. I, like many others, do not need the full SDK. If you're not an app developer, like myself, this is all you need to have ADB working on your machine.
For any new OS X users I'll add a how to just so you don't have to go search for it else where:
How to setup ADB + Fastboot on OS X
Note: This is for not for developers. This only includes ADB & Fastboot and is not the full Android SDK
Step 1: Download the ZIP containing ADB & Fastboot
Step 2: Extract the ZIP to the directory of your choice
Step 3: Optional Create an environment variable
1. Open Terminal
2. Type cd to take you to your home directory.
Code:
cd
3. Type touch .profile to create a hidden file in your home directory named .profile
Code:
touch .profile
4. Type open -e .profile to open the file you just created in TextEdit
Code:
open -e .profile
5. In the file, add the following:
Code:
export PATH=${PATH}:/PathToDirectoryWhereYouExtractedTheZIP
6. Save the file and close TextEdit, quit Terminal, and relaunch the Terminal
Step 4: In Terminal type adb devices, you should see your phone's corresponding serial number Ex: HXM1005HNF012345 device
Code:
adb devices
Note: If you choose not to create an environment variable from Step 3 it effects two things:
1. You will need to cd to the directory containing ADB each time you want to run ADB.
2. When executing ADB commands you will need to add ./ in front of ADB. Ex: ./adb devices
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still getting v1.029
wad3g said:
There has been some confusion since I discuss using Fastboot in this post, but the zip only contained ADB. This is completely my fault and I apologize. Either way I've updated the .zip to include ADB & Fastboot.
UPDATED: 08/17/2013 - Added Fastboot to adb-1.0.31-mac.zip
I've seen several people having issues on OS X trying to use ADB since the release of Android 4.3. In my case ADB recognized my device, but each time I ran adb devices my device would be reported as offline. I downloaded the SDK from Google several times and always ended up with ADB v1.0.29 (4.2.2).
This will should solve your OS X & ADB issues if you're running Android 4.3. This ONLY includes the ADB & Fastboot executable files and is for Mac OS X ONLY. I, like many others, do not need the full SDK. If you're not an app developer, like myself, this is all you need to have ADB working on your machine.
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would you please assist?
[TOOL]ADB + Fastboot v1.0.31 for OS X/4.3 [NOW Includes ADB & Fastboot][08-17-2013]
ADB & FASTBOOT FOR OS X
There has been some confusion since I discuss using Fastboot in this post, but the zip only contained ADB. This is completely my fault and I apologize. Either way I've updated the .zip to include ADB & Fastboot.UPDATED: 08/17/2013 - Added Fastboot to adb-1.0.31-mac.zip
I've seen several people having issues on OS X trying to use ADB since the release of Android 4.3. In my case ADB recognized my device, but each time I ran adb devices my device would be reported as offline. I downloaded the SDK from Google several times and always ended up with ADB v1.0.29 (4.2.2).
This will should solve your OS X & ADB issues if you're running Android 4.3. This ONLY includes the ADB & Fastboot executable files and is for Mac OS X ONLY. I, like many others, do not need the full SDK. If you're not an app developer, like myself, this is all you need to have ADB working on your machine.
For any new OS X users I'll add a how to just so you don't have to go search for it else where:
How to setup ADB + Fastboot on OS X
Note: This is for not for developers. This only includes ADB & Fastboot and is not the full Android SDK
Step 1: Download the ZIP containing ADB & Fastboot
Step 2: Extract the ZIP to the directory of your choice
Step 3: Optional Create an environment variable
1. Open Terminal
2. Type cd to take you to your home directory.
Code:
cd
3. Type touch .profile to create a hidden file in your home directory named .profile
Code:
touch .profile
4. Type open -e .profile to open the file you just created in TextEdit
Code:
open -e .profile
5. In the file, add the following:
Code:
export PATH=${PATH}:/PathToDirectoryWhereYouExtractedTheZIP
6. Save the file and close TextEdit, quit Terminal, and relaunch the Terminal
Step 4: In Terminal type adb devices, you should see your phone's corresponding serial number Ex: HXM1005HNF012345 device
Code:
adb devices
Note: If you choose not to create an environment variable from Step 3 it effects two things:
1. You will need to cd to the directory containing ADB each time you want to run ADB.
2. When executing ADB commands you will need to add ./ in front of ADB. Ex: ./adb devices
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I've used a mac with with all three of me nexus devices so ime pretty familiar but..is anyone else having probs with fastboot trying to flash a system.img ...I kept getting a error everytime. Boot.img would go through but not system img...? Any help would be great. If not no worries...adb seems to work fine if u need to push something ... But this is the first device I couldn't use fastboot flash system with...??
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matthew0776 said:
I've used a mac with with all three of me nexus devices so ime pretty familiar but..is anyone else having probs with fastboot trying to flash a system.img ...I kept getting a error everytime. Boot.img would go through but not system img...? Any help would be great. If not no worries...adb seems to work fine if u need to push something ... But this is the first device I couldn't use fastboot flash system with...??
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Did you have ADB previously installed before download this .zip? This is not the full Android SDK, but the updated version of ADB and doesn't include fastboot.
wad3g said:
...and doesn't include fastboot.
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Perhaps all references to fastboot should be deleted, right now this thread still says "adb + fastboot...". Thanks for providing it all the same. Save me the 400mb download
Chatperdu said:
Perhaps all references to fastboot should be deleted, right now this thread still says "adb + fastboot...". Thanks for providing it all the same. Save me the 400mb download
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You're right. I can't believe that never crossed my mind, I guess I was assuming everyone previously had ADB on their machine.
Anyway, I've updated the download links and attachments so now everything includes ADB & Fastboot files. Hopefully this will clear up any confusing in the future and I apologize to all of you who had issues due to this.
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You're right. I can't believe that never crossed my mind, I guess I was assuming everyone previously had ADB on their machine.
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I have a previous installation. I am assuming fastboot doesn't have to match the adb version. Will try it out soon. My previous solution is to boot into bootloader, than adb will find the device, an inefficient work around.
Chatperdu said:
I have a previous installation. I am assuming fastboot doesn't have to match the adb version. Will try it out soon. My previous solution is to boot into bootloader, than adb will find the device, an inefficient work around.
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Yes a previous version of fastboot should work fine. I don't believe fastboot was updated. I still use the the fastboot version that came with 1.0.29.
i followed these instructions, including creating .profile, but still neither my nexus 4 or new nexus 7 running 4.3 are recognized. Nothing is listed when I do adb devices, just an emtpy list
hey guys
i downloaded the factory images for android 5.0.1 last night. now that i want to download the ADB tools it doesn't allow me. do you know any where else that i could download it from?
Just download Android SDK. You can find ADB and Fastboot in platform-tools.