Using the sideload command, and the newest version of adb from the Android SDK, one could update their Nexus device through stock recovery, without having to root or flash a custom recovery.

Modifying your Android device usually requires you to have ADB tools installed. Without it, you wouldn’t have access to developer commands which are included in ...

In the earlier days of Android, modding your device was a popular hobby that gave you more control and unlocked features not found in stock Android. Custom ROMs transformed your experience with ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Samsung may have left out one of Marshmallow’s potentially more innovative features in adoptable storage, but ...

Traditionally, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) has been used over a wired connection to issue commands from a computer to an ...

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 with ...

If you want to adjust them to any speed you like, you can do so with a few simple adb commands. Changing Android’s animation speeds can make your phone feel faster without really changing its ...

If you've read any of my more "in depth" articles involving Rooting your phone, changing settings, or flashing custom ROMs and radios, you've heard me reference "adb" (Android Debug Bridge), which is ...

One of the unexpected and big new features in Android Q is the addition of Bubbles for notifications. This new multitasking option has a lot of promise, but it’s not enabled on anything just yet.