Last week, we showed you how to install ADB and fastboot on any OS. If you're not sure why you'd want to go to the (relatively minor) trouble, here are just some of the useful things you can do ...

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.

Simply download the latest Android SDK from Google, unzip the contents of the file, and head into the Platform-tools folder where adb and fastboot should be located.

How to Install ADB on Windows, Mac, Ubuntu & ChromeOS Before you can install the Android 5.0 Preview to Nexus devices you will need to install ADB and Fastboot to your computer.

Instead of the usual 400MB to 1.6GB download to install the package required to do basic ADB and Fastboot commands, Google have now packed it all into a single Zip file. For the basic hacker/user ...

Download and install Minimal ADB and Fastboot Click here to download minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.2_setup.exe from the XDA forums.

Users can check this tutorial to set up ADB and Fastboot for Android on Windows, but IBTimes UK will not be held responsible for any consequences. Download the latest version of Android SDK from here ...

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.

Android 12 has just officially launched, and it's available first on Google Pixel smartphones. Here's how to quickly install the update.

Pixel Watch 2 makes it easier to access ADB and fastboot with a charging puck that supports USB data, eliminating the need for wireless ADB debugging. The new model of the Pixel Watch comes with ...