Download and Install ADB and Fastboot on Windows

ADB and Fastboot Drivers are a must if you want to connect your Android device to your computer and run ADB and Fastboot commands. Learn how to download and install ADB and Fastboot Drivers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

If you have been using Android for quite a while now, you would have most probably come across the words ‘ADB and Fastboot‘. You would have heard about these terms especially if you were trying to root your Android device or install TWRP recovery or install a custom ROM or custom MOD on your Android device. Almost all of the Android guides are based on ADB as it is a very powerful tool offered by Google and it facilitates a seamless connection between your Android device and a computer.

In this guide, we will cover everything about ADB and Fastboot in the most detailed yet simplified way possible. Read ahead to know more and download ADB and Fastboot for your computer.

Download And Install Adb And Fastboot On Windows

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Steps to Install ADB and Fastboot on Windows

There are two easy ways by which you can install ADB and Fastboot drivers on your computer. The first is by using the 15-Second ADB Installer and the second one is by using the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool. We shall see how to download and install both of them in the upcoming guide.

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Method 1: Install ADB and Fastboot driver on Windows with 15 Second ADB installer

Download the 15 Second ADB Installer from any one of the below links:
- 15-Seconds-ADB-Installer-1.4.3.zip
- 15-Seconds-ADB-Installer-1.3.zip
Extract the zip file and you will get an .exe file. Double click and open the same.
You will be asked if you want to install ADB and Fastboot on your computer. Press ‘Y’ whenever asked.
Once the ADB installation completes, you will be asked if you want to install the device drivers; press ‘Y’.
Done. You have successfully installed ADB and Fastboot on your Windows computer.

Method 2: Minimal ADB and Fastboot

Step 1: Download the Minimal ADB and Fastboot installer from below. If the latest one does not work for you, you can try downloading one of the older versions.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded zip file and you will get a .exe file.

Step 3: Double click on the .exe file to open the installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions and install the same.

Step 4: Done, you are good to go!

This is the easiest way to install ADB and Fastboot on your Windows computer.

Setup System-Wide ADB and Fastboot on Windows

Understanding ADB and Fastboot

What is ADB?

ADB, short for Android Debug Bridge, is a command-line tool which helps your Android device communicate with a computer. An Android device can be anything such as a smartphone, tablet, wearable, TV, set-top box or even something as simple as an Android emulator (yes, you don’t even need an actual device). The ADB tool can be accessed via a Shell/command prompt on which you can execute ‘adb commands‘ to get things done such as installing APK files on your device, debug apps (great for developers), access/enable hidden features that are normally not made available to all the users.

What is Fastboot?

Similar to ADB, Fastboot is also a part of the Android SDK. The Fastboot tool comes in handy when you are flashing partition, firmware or image files on your Android device. In fastboot mode, an Android device’s system images can be modified from a computer over a USB connection. For example, you can easily flash recovery image files (stock or custom) using Fastboot mode.

If you face any issues with installing ADB on your Windows, do let us know in the comments section below and we will help you out.

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