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using adb

I feel like an idiot. I keep reading posts and instructions on how to use the adb/adb shell. Everything I read seems to indicate that the knowledge on how to open the adb command window is something that any idiot should be able to do... So much so, that no one explains how! I must be missing something!
I have installed eclipse and the sdk, the ADT plugin, etc. I run adb.exe and a command window flashes on my screen and immediately fades away. I can't even read what was posted in the window.
I know I am missing something but I guess I am just too inexperienced to know what that is. I can't find anything on the web that will tell me what file to open or sequence of files to open to access the adb command window.
Someone please help out a hopeless nuub!
Thanks
I am running Windows Vista 64 and have installed the 64bitUSB drivers. I can open an emulator, I can run the terminal on my G1, have installed the JK modified r30 on my phone.

add the whole path to your sdk/tools folder to your windows environment path: (right click my computer, click properties, select "advanced" select "environment variables" and look for "Path" in the bottom list, select "Path" and click "edit" then at the end of the existing path info, add a semicolon, and then paste in the complete path to your sdk/tools folder, click save, and close all the windows.
now, goto start, run, and type cmd.exe, a command line window will appear, type "adb" and it should work.
cheers,
-- michael

you can also use google to search the forum when you are looking for 3 letter terms (the forum search function is 4+ characters)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site:http://forum.xda-developers.com/+android+adb
--M

you don't use adb by pressing adb.exe in the tools folder you use it with command prompt go to programs and to accessories and look for command prompt now you can use adb like adb remount and pull push so on with your phone connected to the pc can you see your phone in ddms you open it from the sdk tools folder where the adb.exe is and if you can use adb.exe to open command prompt it don't work for me ether

I'm guessing that when I get all the ADB info after typing "adb" in the command window that it is working correctly?

If you run adb with no args, it will simply return a short summary of available args and terminate. In Windows if the window is opened by a program using the command line rather than directly calling cmd.exe, it will automatically close when the program terminates. The solution is to use cmd and then adb from within that.

Jashsu - Thanks! that was what I needed to know! LOL I am such a noob!!!
I had access to adb all the damn time! I just didn't know it! DUH!
I now have Koush's auto rotating browser installed! AWESOME.
Thanks to all who responded! I am learning pretty quick. But, some things are just so commonly known by dev's that they just aren't explained very well.
I found a couple of books I'm going to purchase so I don't have to keep bugging all of you. But, you guys are the greatest. Thanks for the help!

[Guide] SDK r11, Installing adb/fastboot drivers for windows Vista/7

Ok so I've been looking around all over google and XDA for the correct way to install the usb drivers for adb and fastboot from sdk manager(r11) and there are no updated guides out there for the latest r11 sdk program... so here is my quick guide just to clearify how this is done on (Windows Vista/7) PC with Sdk r11!!!
Install Java and SDK
First Install Java jre, jdk... http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
install programs and restart if required...
Now go visit the SDK site and download latest version (r11).zip... http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Now unzip file directly to C: drive.. and rename folder to 'android'..
open 'android' folder and run 'sdkmanager.exe' install updates and packages than restart if neccessary..
ADB Driver install...
Now go to your device and enable 'usb debugging' located in settings>applications>development...
Now plug device into computer via usb and DO NOT mount device (storage) to computer!!
Now press START button on computer desktop..
Right-click on 'computer' and select properties..
Now select 'Device Manager' on upper left corner of newly opened window..
Look for device named 'Android' and open selection.. right click on under-link and select 'install drivers' or 'update drivers'...
Now select browse and go to this location than press ok..
C:/(sdk folder)/extras/google/usb_drivers
Now should say driver has been installed correctly..
Test method: Open CMD
cd/
cd (sdk folder)/platform-tools
adb devices
Should see device and number pop-up...
(ADB is located in Platform-tools folder now along with 2 .dll files needed for fastboot to work)
Fastboot Drivers Install
First powe off device, than power on holding (Back+Power)
Now plug usb cable from computer into device..
Do same exact method as 'ADB Driver Install' method..
(Fastboot drivers are located in same folder as ADB drivers)
Now to run fastboot mode in cmd prompt enter this..
cd C://
cd (sdk folder)/platform-tools
Should see device and number pop-up...
Alt method is to copy the 2 .dll files located in 'platform-tools' folder and paste them into 'tools' folder, than fast boot will run correctly off this in cmd prompt...
cd/
cd android/tools
fastboot devices
Should see device and number pop-up...
Also you could just go to ..
C:/android/extras/google in 'windows explorer'
and move the 'usb_drivers' folder to root of sdk folder (android) so then all the older guides out there for installing the drivers would actually kinda make sense.. lol
if i missed anything please feel free to add a comment!!

Edited for brevity: I'm setting up a Galaxy Tab 10.1 Retail with a W7 64 machine.
I completed the ADB section of your guide just fine and went to the Fastboot section. It says to power on using back+power. When I hold power+down volume (only option?) I end up in CWM Recovery.
Should I just power on normally and finish the guide or is there something else I should do?
Thanks for the guide btw

MarcAntonyy said:
Edited for brevity: I'm setting up a Galaxy Tab 10.1 Retail with a W7 64 machine.
I completed the ADB section of your guide just fine and went to the Fastboot section. It says to power on using back+power. When I hold power+down volume (only option?) I end up in CWM Recovery.
Should I just power on normally and finish the guide or is there something else I should do?
Thanks for the guide btw
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well to install the fastboot driver you need to be in fastboot mode on your device... for the G1 it is back+power...

Ok, I tried it again and I left out a detail (sry). When I power on with pwr+left vol it gives me two icons. One is an Android in a box, which takes me to recovery. The other is an icon that says 'Downloading'.
This time I went to it and now I'm at a screen which says
ODIN3 Download Mode
(Protocal v2)
Reason: Force Key
Secure Mode: Nonsecure
Check Signature: Check
Waiting USB Cable.....
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And then it has a big Android in the middle of the screen with
Downloading.....
Do Not Turn Off Target!!
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written under it.

Ok, I hooked up the USB and went through the steps and typed in the first two commands and am now in CMD at:
C:\Android\platform-tools>
But when I type in the "..\tools\fastboot.exe devices" command it says its not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or bath file
Btw, after I connected the USB, I got an additional line of text under "Waiting for USB" that says "===> Connected! Press the [Start] of Odin3!!"
***Update
Ok, so I copied the .dll files into Tools and ran CMD again and this time I at least did not get that error message, but it displayed no output at all, other than to begin another prompt at:
C:\Android\Tools
And that's where I'm at now.

wel uhhmmm this guide is for the G1... lol im not really sure what downloading mode is... if that is your version of fastboot than just follow the B. Instructions for the ADB driver install... the directions are the same exact for both..

Heh. Yeah its all good. I was able to install CWM and Root it, but I would like to get ADB/Fastboot working. Thanks for your help and patience with me

yeah no problem.. sorry if i couldnt help but the only thing i know is how to get it workin on G1 lol

i see many people on the G1 thread with sdk, adb and fastboot issues... FOLLOW THIS GUIDE!!! It is instructions for latest sdk Vr11... i promise this helps..

Thanks for the guide. Been trying to get ADB up & running on Vista with no success. I'll give this a try.

no problem.. sorry if i dont answer questions right away but send me a pm or comment on here and i will try to help as soon as possible!!!

ldrifta said:
no problem.. sorry if i dont answer questions right away but send me a pm or comment on here and i will try to help as soon as possible!!!
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i do all waht you said but i can t see the number of my device i just got

did you manually install the drivers?
adb is acceses in platform-tools directory and fasboot is in tools directory.. the drivers for each are located in extras/google/usb_drivers

ldrifta said:
did you manually install the drivers?
adb is acceses in platform-tools directory and fasboot is in tools directory.. the drivers for each are located in extras/google/usb_drivers
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Hi,
I have the same problem:
I manually install the drivers choosen located in extras/google/usb_drivers on device manager
then it say cash: "windows did fond no driver for your device.
I tried with XP SP3, Vista, Seven: always same problem

What is your device, this guide is for the dream but the same steps can be used for other devices, but you need the proper drivers for your device
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[GUIDE] Easy and simple adb and fastboot setup for newbies (Windows only)

Linux users please go HERE (thanks to bloodychaos)​Similar guides can be found on other devices subforums around but I can see that a lot of new users in our forum are not familiar with the setup and use of this commands.
All the instructions and installation files can be found on the Android Developers webpage, but for basic commands it is not necessary to download the whole SDK (which requires the JDK as well) to follow installation and the resources download process.
*Important: to use the adb/fastboot commands you have to enable USB Debugging in your phone Settings -> Applications -> Development menu*
To have working adb and fastboot system wide for basic commands just follow the steps below:
UPDATE: Not necessary for Windows 7 is installng adb drivers automatically after plugging the device and fastboot ones after rebooting the connected device to bootloader. To get the HTC USB Drivers on different Windows version download and install HTC Sync (If you do not need the Sync application itself you can uninstall it but the drivers will remain on your system).
*According to post #5 in this thread in some cases may be necessary to temporary disable your antivirus software during the installation of HTC Sync. Thanks @mimirom*
Download the zip archive or the attached file below
Extract the archive on your C: drive. You will have C:\android-tools folder
Adding to the System Path globally to use the command without browsing to the containing folder
Method 1 (via GUI):
Go to My Computer icon -> right click and select Properties.
On the left side of the opened screen select Advanced system settings.
(Or Start -> Search -> type sysdm.cpl -> Enter, browse to the Advanced tab)
Look down on the opened menu and select Environment Variables.
In the lower half are listed the System Variables.
Scroll to find "Path" variable, select it and click Edit...
On the Edit window in the Variable value field go to the end of the line (do not delete it!) and add without any intervals (spaces):
Code:
;C:\android-tools
do not forget the semicolon symbol (;)!
Click Ok 3 times.
Method 2 (via Command prompt):
Go to Start and in the Search box type cmd, right click and Run as Administrator
Type
Code:
setx path /m "%PATH%;C:\android-tools"
and hit Enter. Close the cmd window
fonpacific said:
By the way, I noticed that it doesn't work for me (windows 7 professional) unless i end the path of adb with "\", for example: ;C:\android-tools\ and not ;C:\android-tools as in your guide.
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Method 3:
bonesy said:
Just a tip, if you put the Adb and fastboot files in C:/windows/system32 (32bit) or in C/windows/sysWOW64 (64bit) you can just use them from any command prompt window
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To check is it working properly open Command Prompt (Start -> Search -> type cmd -> Enter) and type adb
If everything is configured properly this should list you the Android Debug Bridge version and the available commands.
*HINT*: To use adb or fastboot with files in the Command prompt you have to navigate to the folder containing the file first (using the cd command) e.g. "D:\Downloads\Android" and then to execute the command.
Example:
Start -> type cmd in the Search box, then Enter. You will see
C:\Users\with blinking cursor
If your file is on another drive like the example type "d:" (without the quotes), or other drive letter to go to the relevant drive. Skip this if the file is on C: drive. Then type:
cd D:\Downloads\Android to go to the "D:\Downloads\Android" folder. If your path contains spaces (intervals) type it in quotes.
The command "cd.." brings you one folder back

Good Idea!
Have put a link to this within the GUIDES section of [INDEX][22 SEP 11] ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS/GUIDES/etc
I believe that the guide would be more useful if you put in a link to a URL for the HTC Drivers and moved the advice about enabling USB Debugging to the top!
I can now point people at this guide rather than manually instruct them, Thank's you probably just saved me loads of time and aggravation!

Nice Work, Great Help

Excellent! Exactly what I needed. Thanks for showing us this.

Hi an thank you. Good guide.
I believe one important information is missing in the guide:
Before installing the HTC drivers (or HTC sync) it is necessary to temporarily disable AntiVirus software on Windows machines. If you don't do that, Windows won't recognise your phone. After the installation is finished, enable AntiVirus again.
I got this advice somewhere and it was true for me personally. I'm using Windows 7.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

One more comment:
This is a minor detail but I think it's worth mentioning.
If you are using the HTC Sync installation in order to get the HTC drivers only, you actually don't need to install and immediately uninstall HTC Sync itself.
The Sync installer will first install the Desired (pun fully intended ;-) drivers and the it will stop. Next it's going to ask you if you want to proceed with the installation of HTC Sync. At that point you hit cancel and you're done. No Sync, just the drivers.

mimirom said:
One more comment:
This is a minor detail but I think it's worth mentioning.
If you are using the HTC Sync installation in order to get the HTC drivers only, you actually don't need to install and immediately uninstall HTC Sync itself.
The Sync installer will first install the Desired (pun fully intended ;-) drivers and the it will stop. Next it's going to ask you if you want to proceed with the installation of HTC Sync. At that point you hit cancel and you're done. No Sync, just the drivers.
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It's very useful, Thanks!!

Doing all this the phone has to be turned off, on, or power button and volume down?

Desire S said:
Doing all this the phone has to be turned off, on, or power button and volume down?
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You do not need a phone for this guide It is setup for PC

Just a tip, if you put the Adb and fastboot files in C:/windows/system32 (32bit) or in C/windows/sysWOW64 (64bit) you can just use them from any command prompt window

bonesy said:
Just a tip, if you put the Adb and fastboot files in C:/windows/system32 (32bit) or in C/windows/sysWOW64 (64bit) you can just use them from any command prompt window
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This is exactly the purpose of point 4 of the guide (global path setup)

Just trying to give another idea mate, I used to set up all the SDK and make a global path but now just drop them in those folders when i reinstal indows

bonesy said:
Just trying to give another idea mate, I used to set up all the SDK and make a global path but now just drop them in those folders when i reinstal indows
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Agree, added to the first post.
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk

Instructions for Linux users???

jamsh said:
Instructions for Linux users???
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On my Linux system I have installed Java and the whole Android SDK and the set the path of course. If you are a Linux user you should know how to do this. Also there are guides for other devices that are basically the same

amidabuddha said:
Similar guides can be found on other devices subforums around but I can see that a lot of new users in our forum are not familiar with the setup and use of this commands.
All the instructions and installation files can be found on the Android Developers webpage, but for basic commands it is not necessary to download the whole SDK (which requires the JDK as well) to follow installation and the resources download process.
*Important: to use the adb/fastboot commands you have to enable USB Debugging in your phone Settings -> Applications -> Development menu*
To have working adb and fastboot system wide for basic commands just follow the steps below:
To get the HTC USB Drivers download and install HTC Sync (If you do not need the Sync application itself you can uninstall it but the drivers will remain on your system).
*According to post #5 in this thread in some cases may be necessary to temporary disable your antivirus software during the installation of HTC Sync. Thanks @mimirom*
Download the zip archive (Mirror @MediaFire) or the attached file below
Extract the archive on your C: drive. You will have C:\android-tools folder
Adding to the System Path globally to use the command without browsing to the containing folder
Method 1 (via GUI):
Go to My Computer icon -> right click and select Properties.
On the left side of the opened screen select Advanced system settings.
(Or Start -> Search -> type sysdm.cpl -> Enter, browse to the Advanced tab)
Look down on the opened menu and select Environment Variables.
In the lower half are listed the System Variables.
Scroll to find "Path" variable, select it and click Edit...
On the Edit window in the Variable value field go to the end of the line (do not delete it!) and add without any intervals (spaces):
Code:
;C:\android-tools
do not forget the semicolon symbol (;)!
Click Ok 3 times.
Method 2 (via Command prompt):
Go to Start and in the Search box type cmd, right click and Run as Administrator
Type
Code:
setx path /m "%PATH%;C:\android-tools"
and hit Enter. Close the cmd window
Method 3:
To check is it working properly open Command Prompt (Start -> Search -> type cmd -> Enter) and type adb
If everything is configured properly this should list you the Android Debug Bridge version and the available commands.
*HINT*: To use adb or fastboot with files in the Command prompt you have to navigate to the folder containing the file first (using the cd command) e.g. "D:\Downloads\Android" and then to execute the command.
Example:
Start -> type cmd in the Search box, then Enter. You will see
C:\Users\with blinking cursor
If your file is on another drive like the example type "d:" (without the quotes), or other drive letter to go to the relevant drive. Skip this if the file is on C: drive. Then type:
cd D:\Downloads\Android to go to the "D:\Downloads\Android" folder. If your path contains spaces (intervals) type it in quotes.
The command "cd.." brings you one folder back
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Nice work mate

Thanks a lot for the guide, dude!
By the way, I noticed that it doesn't work for me (windows 7 professional) unless i end the path of adb with "\", for example: ;C:\android-tools\ and not ;C:\android-tools as in your guide.
Hope it helps!

jamsh said:
Instructions for Linux users???
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OP edited - there is a link to a guide for Linux users
fonpacific said:
Thanks a lot for the guide, dude!
By the way, I noticed that it doesn't work for me (windows 7 professional) unless i end the path of adb with "\", for example: ;C:\android-tools\ and not ;C:\android-tools as in your guide.
Hope it helps!
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Thank you for the remark, I hope it will help the users with the same problem

Hey Guys, I need help!
after an installation of adb all I get is error:device not found
i entered a code adb shell and hit enter, than i entered
dmesg | grep mmc0, since you cannot put two lines of code at once (I'm a rookie)..
where did I put it wrong?
I can get to recovery of my device, but I get error like:
/I]E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
I made revolutionary S-OFF..
Thanx for a help!
Rocks

You have to enable USB debugging in the settings.
And while in recovery it should work too
Sent from my HTC Desire S

[GUIDE] ADB Installation and how to get a logcat dump

If like me you're a complete newb, this may come in help to you - I spent a while looking around to find out exactly how I could get a logcat output, so maybe this will help speed up your progress.
1. http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
download and install the sdk
it may ask you to install the java sdk as well, do so
2. the SDK manager should start up automagically, if not, go through the start menu and fire it up, then select android 2.3.3 (API10) and google usb driver packages
install those packages
3. go to control panel>system>advanced system settings>environment variables and find the term 'path' under system variables and edit it
add the full path to your sdb directory (IE:
;C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools;C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools)
to the end of the string in the box - it MUST be seperated from the rest of the text with a semi-colon
4. restart the computer after ok'ing your changes
5. connect the phone to the pc with the usb cable, with usb debugging enabled, but phone switched OFF
6. go to start menu on pc and type cmd in the search box, hit enter
7. type adb logcat > logfile.txt
This will output the results directly into a text file in your working directory (usually your user folder) but does not show anything in the cmd window, be sure you leave the phone attached lond enought to gather the required data before unplugging and rebooting.
Cheers to the two following posters after mine for their tips!

try
adb logcat > logfile.txt
this should create a textfile of the log in the present working directory.

Change system variable
I've seen a text file in:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools
that adb has moved to a different location. Here's the new location:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
It works for me
I wanted to debug the boot proces but it says: Waiting for device

quite right, I had a copy paste malfunction
Added output .txt command also

Move ALMOST ALL the APPS to SD (for Non-Rotted DevicesONLY )

Hello!
this guide will allow all of you to move you applications to SD!
For EG : You are not allowed to the facebook app or HTC sync to ur sd card but after you follow this tutorial you will be allow to move them
before you start of you need these things
1.Your Phone :silly:
2.the adb utility Files(if you have SDK MANAGER INSTALLED you can find these under plat-form tools folder) and if you DONT ( you can download them, link are given BELOW )
3.USB CABLE
4.Your USB DRIVERS SHOULD BE INSTALLED
----(This tweak requires Android 2.2 or later)-----
Steps:
1.Enable USB DEBUGGING first..
(Open the Settings screen, tap Applications, and select Development,USB Debugging)
2.Connect Your Phone
(connect your Android device to your computer. Windows should locate the device and install the appropriate drivers automatically. If it doesn’t, you may have to download and install the appropriate drivers from your Android device’s manufacturer. Do not mount the device after connecting it – just plug it in.) ---- (FOR HTC USERS -- SELECT HTC SYNC )
3.if you have downloaded the files from the below link , extract them and open a command window there ( BY HOLDING SHIFT AND RIGHT CLICK >> OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE ) . if you already have the SDK MANAGER and Android SDK Platform-tools package installed , browse to the platform tools folder and open a command window there
4.Run the adb devices command and you should see your connected Android device.
5.Type the following command to set the default install location to your SD card:
adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2
6.If you want to revert this change later and install apps to the internal storage by default, just retype the above command and replace 2 with 0
0-Default
1-Internal
2-External
7.Disconnect the Phone .. Enjoy
ADB UTILITY - http://www.mediafire.com/?hovackomfaxbso3
ENJOY :victory:

Next time please search http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924054

shortyoko said:
Next time please search http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924054
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REAL SORRY MAN! Didnt Search MY MISTAKE