How to Install ADB on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS

Android Debugging Bridge (ADB), as the name suggests, is a command-line utility that allows developers to debug various parts of their applications. However, it is not restricted to just developers. If you want to access certain features of the Android platform that are not otherwise accessible, you too can use the ADB commands by installing ADB on your computer, be it Windows, macOS, Linux, or Chrome OS. Once you install it, there are numerouscool things that you can do with ADBon your Android device. Plus, there are various apps that require ADB permissions to work. So, if you have been confused about how to install and use ADB on Windows, macOS, Linux or Chrome OS, we have you covered.

Setup Your Android Device for ADB

Even if you install ADB on your computer, it is of no use unless you set up your Android device first to work with ADB. So in case you are not sure how to do that, follow the steps below to find out.

Install ADB on Windows

Install ADB on macOS

Here, we will take a slightly different path to install ADB on macOS. We will have to install Homebrew first on macOS and then we can install the Android platform-tools easily. Homebrew is anopen-sourcepackage manager that installs the missing packages. So with all that said, here we begin.

Install ADB on Linux

Install ADB on Chrome OS

Before I move forward, let me clarify that your Chromebook should have Play Store support; Chrome OS should be on the Developer Channel and haveLinux enabledon your machine. To move to Developer Channel, open Settings -> About Chrome OS -> Additional Details -> Change Channel to Dev. Now having said all of that, let’s learn how to install ADB on Chrome OS.

How to Use ADB on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS

After you have successfully installed ADB on your Windows PC, Mac, Linux system or Chromebook, using it is just a matter ofexecuting various ADB commandsin the Terminal. Just make sure that you have connected your Android device to your computer while USB debugging is enabled. After this, you can try different commands and experience Android a whole lot differently. To help you get started, given below are afew of the most commonly used ADB commands.

Install ADB on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS With Ease

ADB is a very useful utility for all Android programmers. Even if you are not one yourself, you now know how to set up ADB on your PC or Mac and use it with your Android device. And if you’re new to this, I’ve already listed some of the common ADB commands above. This allows you to experience Android like never before. Talking about ADB commands, which ones are your favorites? I would love to hear from you in the comments section below.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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