If you have any plans of modifying or customizing your Android apps, then you must be familiar with Android Debugging Bridge (ADB) and Fastboot Commands. This is because it will help you to carry out the vital operations easily even when your Android device is softly broken. Basically, the ABD/Fastboot Commands enable you to customize your Android device with the help of a PC. So, today in my post I will provide you the list of most used ADB/Fastboot Commands that prove to be beneficial because of the frequent usage.
Pre-Requisites For Using ABD/Fastboot Commands
Before carrying out any operation, there always are pre-requisites. And this case is no different! So, before using ABD/Fastboot commands, make sure you are well-equipped
- Install ADB/Fastboot drivers on your PC.
- Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot flash tool in the PC.
- Turn on USB Debugging mode on your Android device.
- A proper working USB cable which allows the PC to read the data stored on your smartphone.
Once, you have fulfilled these basic requirements, you can proceed to use the ABD/Fastboot commands in order to customize your phone.
List of Most Used ADB Commands
| S.No. | ABD Commands | Function |
| 1 | adb devices | Shows the exact number of Android devices that are connected to the PC |
| 2 | adb install | Installs an .apk application |
| 3 | adb pull | Copies file from the Android device to PC |
| 4 | adb push | Copies file from PC to Android device |
| 5 | adb get-serialno | Shows the serial number of the connected Android device |
| 6 | adb logcat | Displays log file on the screen |
| 7 | adb jdwp | Shows JDWP processes |
| 8 | adb get-status | Shows the status of the Android device |
| 9 | adb wait-for-device | Displays the progress time/time needed to complete the command/delay time for the next command |
| 10 | adb bugreport | Shows three element on the screen: dump sys, dump state and logcat data |
| 11 | adb start-server | Starts the ADB server process |
| 12 | adb kill-server | Stops the ADB server |
| 13 | adb shell | Launches remote shell console |
| 14 | adb help | Displays the help contents for ADB |
| 15 | adb install <path_to_apk> | Installs an apk file at a specified chosen location |
| 16 | adb pull <device><local> | Copies file from Android device to system |
| 17 | adb push <device><local> | Copies file from system to Android device |
| 18 | adb shell [shellcommand] | Allows using a particular command only after which the shell gets terminated |
| 19 | forward <local><device> | Forwards the socket connections from the ports of PC to Android device |
| 20 | ppp <tty> [parmeters] | Allows PPP connection over USB connection |
List of Most Used Fastboot Commands
| S.No. | Fastboot Commands | Function |
| 1 | adb fastboot | Enables fastboot mode on your Android device |
| 2 | fastboot flash <xxxxx>.zip | Flashes a .zip file in the fastboot mode |
| 3 | fastboot flash recovery <xxxx.img> | Flashes recovery image |
| 4 | fastmood flash boot <xxxx.img> | Flashes kernel image |
| 5 | fastboot getvar cid | Displays the device CID |
| 6 | fastboot erase system/data/cache | Clears system data and cache |
| 7 | fastboot flash system/data/cache [system/cache/data.img] | Flashes image of system, data, and cache |
| 8 | fastboot oem get_identifier_token | Generates identification token of the device |
| 9 | fastboot oem flash Unlock_code.bin | Unlocks bootloader |
| 10 | fastboot oem lock | Locks bootloader |
| 11 | fastboot devices | Displays connected devices |
| 12 | adb reboot bootloader | Boot your device in either bootloader mode or fastboot mode |
| 13 | abd reboot recovery | Boots the device into recovery mode |
| 14 | adb reboot fastboot | Reboots the device directly into fastboot mode |
| 15 | fastboot reboot bootloader | Reboots the Android device from fastboot mode to fastboot mode again |
| 16 | fastboot flash recovery | Flashes custom recovery on your Android device |
Wrap Up
I have covered most the most frequently used ABD/Fastboot Commands. But still, if you are in a need of any particular command, then you can tell about the requirement in the comment section below. Please remember that messing your Android device by using ABD/Fastboot Commands without proper knowledge can brick your device. So, be careful while using the commands. Have fun customizing your device!
