A versatile tool that allows you to manage the state of an Android device or emulator. It enables installing apps (APKs), copying files between your Linux PC and the device, and accessing the device's shell.
on Android → Developer options first.
This write-up explores what Platform Tools are, why the Linux version is superior for advanced tasks, how to install them, and the essential commands you need to know. android platform tools linux
| Task | Command | |------|---------| | List connected devices | adb devices | | Install APK | adb install app.apk | | Copy file to device | adb push local_file /sdcard/ | | Copy from device | adb pull /sdcard/file . | | Open shell | adb shell | | Logcat (logs) | adb logcat | | Screenshot | adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png | | Reboot device | adb reboot | A versatile tool that allows you to manage