Android ADB and Fastboot on Mac:

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• 1 Steps to Install Android ADB and fastboot on Mac

ADB

ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge which lets you communicate with the device (device is connected via USB cable). It can perform a variety of operations, i.e., enabling recovery mode, installation of zip files, etc. which can’t be processed by the normal user interface. Mostly the advanced users use this tool for twisting the device or to install different firmware on their devices.

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1. Setting up Android ADB and Fastboot is pretty straightforward on a Windows PC. If your using a MAC computer, however, you need to take different steps to get Android ADB and Fastboot set up. In this guide, we’re going to show you how you can install Android ADB and Fastboot drivers on a MAC.
2. ADB and Fastboot drivers will be automatically downloaded and installed on your Mac OS. Step 7: To confirm the installation, go to the extracted android-sdk-macosx directory.

Fastboot

In this post, I will guide you to properly install ADB binaries on your MacBook with a straightforward method. And then, you will learn to install TWRP Custom Recovery on your Android phone using a macOS Terminal.If you are a MacBook user and at the same time, using an Android phone, this guide is for you. Google Pixel / Nexus: Download Google Nexus / Pixel Drivers or download a separate package from this link: Download Google USB Driver. Samsung: Download Samsung USB Drivers file directly. For transferring data between your Samsung phone and Windows /Mac computer or between different Android phones or for phones released after Galaxy S7, Galaxy Note 5 etc., Use this link: Samsung.

Fastboot is a system protocol that can be used for modifying the system images of the Android device. In some of the devices like Nexus it comes automatically turn on by default, and on other devices, you have to do manual operations to turn it on. It supports Windows, Linux, and Mac systems. Like ADB it is similar to the client-server program, includes three things at the same time which are as follows:

Fastboot Adb Mac

• Protocol for communication.
• Software which runs on Fastboot mode.
• Files which you want to execute with the device.

Both ADB and Fastboot are the part of the Android development software kit. For the installation of these tools at first you need to run your device into Debugging mode. Debugging mode is crucial because it facilitates a connection between the computer and the android device. Consider the steps which are mentioned below for the installation of the Android ADB and Fastboot on Mac.

[box type=”note” align=”aligncenter” class=”” width=””]Read: Download Android USB Drivers for Windows and Mac

Steps to Install Android ADB and fastboot on Mac

1. First, download ADB installation Scripts for Mac OS X.
2. Once you downloaded the Zip file then extract the file to a folder using Archive manager.
   Download ADB Scripts For Mac OS

Installing ADB by Opening Terminal

1. Open the Launchpad on your Mac OSand launch the Terminal. or you can open the utility folder and launch the terminal from there with the key combinations (Shift+Command+U).
2. After opening the Terminal, you should switch to Finder app.
3. Now, open the extracted directory and look for the file which is labeled as “ADB-Install-Mac.sh”.
4. Now, simply drag and drop ADB-Install-Mac.sh file from the Finder & app to the Terminal window.
   
5. Now the file name will appear in the Terminal window. press the “Enter and Return” key.
6. It will ask for your Account Password after pressing the Enter key as shown in below image.
   
7. Now enter your Account Password of your Mac OS and press the Enter Key.
8. Done!! It will automatically start executing scripts, install the ADB and USB Fastboot binaries with drivers, “Nice Day” message will be displayed on screen once the installation is successful.

[box type=”note” align=”aligncenter” class=”” width=””]Read: How to Install ADB and Fastboot on Windows

You have successfully installed Android ADB and Fastboot on Mac. If you face any issues during the installation process, let us know in the comment section below.

If you are developing on Windows and want to connect a device for testing,then you need to install the appropriate USB driver. This pageprovides links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device.

If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you shouldn't need a USB driver.Instead read Using Hardware Devices.

To connect and debug with any of the Google Nexus devices using Windows, youneed to install the Google USB driver.

Install a USB driver

Clipboard history for mac. First, find the appropriate driver for your device from the OEM driverstable below.

Once you've downloaded your USB driver, follow the instructions below to install or upgrade thedriver, based on your version of Windows and whether you're installing for the first timeor upgrading an existing driver. Then see Using Hardware Devices forother important information about using an Android device fordevelopment.

Caution:You may make changes to android_winusb.inf file found insideusb_driver (for example, to add support for other devices),however, this will lead to security warnings when you install or upgrade thedriver. Making any other changes to the driver files may break the installationprocess.

Windows 10

To install the Android USB driver on Windows 10 for the first time, do the following:

1. Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port.
2. From Windows Explorer, open Computer Management.
3. In the Computer Management left pane, select Device Manager.
4. In the Device Manager right pane, locate and expand Portable Devices or Other Devices, depending on which one you see.
5. Right-click the name of the device you connected, and then select Update Driver Software.
6. In the Hardware Update wizard, select Browse my computer for driver software and click Next.
7. Click Browse and then locate the USB driver folder. For example, the Google USB Driver is located in android_sdkextrasgoogleusb_driver.
8. Click Next to install the driver.

Windows 8.1

To install the Android USB driver on Windows 8.1 for the first time, do the following:

1. Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port.
2. Access search, as follows:

   Touch screen: On your computer, swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Search.

   Using a mouse: Point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Search.

3. In the search box, type into and then click Device Manager.
4. Double-click the device category, and then double-click the device you want.
5. Click the Driver tab, click Update Driver, and follow the instructions.

Windows 7

To install the Android USB driver on Windows 7 for the first time, do the following:

1. Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port.
2. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage.
3. Select Devices in the left pane.
4. Locate and expand Other device in the right pane.
5. Right-click the device name (such as Nexus S) and select Update Driver Software. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
6. Select Browse my computer for driver software and click Next.
7. Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USBDriver is located in android_sdkextrasgoogleusb_driver.)
8. Click Next to install the driver.

Or, to upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows 7 and higher with the newdriver:

1. Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port.
2. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage.
3. Select Device Manager in the left pane of the Computer Management window.
4. Locate and expand Android Phone in the right pane.
5. Right-click on Android Composite ADB Interface and select Update Driver. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
6. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
7. Select Search for the best driver in these locations; uncheckSearch removable media; and check Include this location in thesearch.
8. Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USBDriver is located in android_sdkextrasgoogleusb_driver.)
9. Click Next to upgrade the driver.

Get OEM drivers

Android Adb Driver Mac Os

If you don't see a link for the manufacturer of your device here, go to the support section of the manufacturer's website and search for USB driver downloads for your device.