Android Debug Bridge (ADB) provides a terminal/command line based interface that helps users to interact between their PC and Linux-based Android gadget. ADB is required if a user wants to make ...

This article includes the Fastboot OEM Unlock Command as one of the basic terminal command that every Android owner should know because even though you as an individual users may not need it, this ...

Second, we need to install adb on our computers, and for that we will use a program called “ adb setup “, thanks to Snoop05 from XDA-Developers, this will enable adb and fastboot commands to ...

Windows: ADB and fastboot are two immensely powerful tools. If you're new to using them, or just want to simplify the process a bit, Universal ADB Helper can make certain tasks a snap.

8. Type the following command: adb reboot bootloader (Note: If using a Mac, it’s ./adb reboot bootloader or ./fastboot -insert command-) 9. Wait for your boot screen to appear on your phone.

Connect your phone to your computer. Open up a command prompt on your computer and run the command adb reboot bootloader. This will reboot your phone to Fastboot mode.

Android M's new Fastboot update fixes 'missing system.img' error and adds new flashing commands with cleaner syntax.

We have gone ahead and posted the manual instructions for you, because well, if you have a Nexus you should probably know most of these standard adb and fastboot commands.

Windows support is greatly improved. More stability for automated testing Helpful diagnostics for adb/fastboot Linux USB permissions problems Other improvements to command-line tools like ls and sed.

You can get the platform tools for Windows, Linux, or Mac direct from Google's servers. You get a ZIP file containing the platform tools folder with ADB, fastboot, and a few other tools.