Android Adb Platform Tools V1.0.31 For Mac

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 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. You might have been sticking somewhere to connect your Android phone to macOS in the Fastboot Mode. I, too, tried to unlock the bootloader of my Android phone using my MacBook but failed several times. Finally, I got a simple solution for everyone who uses MacBook and Android.

Read ahead; I will use the easiest way and will provide automatic updates using Homebrew. Why ADB and TWRP on macOS?If you are an Android enthusiast and want to unlock the bootloader of your Android phone, and, this guide is for you. ADB means Android Debug Bridge, which is a link between your Android phone and PC. ADB files are required when your phone is in Fastboot Mode, and you want to flash something on your device using Fastboot command.Using ADB binaries, you can put some command on your macOS terminal and install TWRP Custom Recovery using the tutorial below. After that, with TWRP, you can flash anything compatible with your phone.In Windows operating system, it’s very easy to install ADB as it only requires to copy the files to C Drive. But in Mac, you might find it difficult.

ADB is short for Android Debug Bridge, a versatile command-line tool that lets you communicate with a device. It was mainly for developers to debug apps, but now basic users can also use it to perform many useful activities between computer and their Android smartphones.

So, here, I am making the thing easy for you. Read ahead; there are some tools to download. I have provided the official download links for each tool. This post has a tutorial with all of the required installation steps to get ADB on macOS. Step #1: Download Android File Transfer DMG for macOS. The first thing you need to install on your macOS is the Android File Transfer application.

It is an official software by Google for the Apple users to browse and transfer files between your Mac computer and your Android device.Unlike Windows, macOS doesn’t require a separate Android USB Driver for each device. For example, if you are using a Xiaomi phone and want to install a custom recovery on Fastboot, you need to have a Mi Flash tool or Mi PC Suite installed on your Windows PC. But in macOS, the Android File Transfer act as a USB Driver for any Android device. You can say it a universal USB Driver for Android in macOS.Therefore, download the Android File Transfer DMG file from the link given below and install it on your MacBook or Mac PC.(Supports macOS 10.7 and higher.).

How to install Android File Transfer on macOS?. Download the Android File Transfer app. Open AndroidFileTransfer.dmg. Drag Android File Transfer to Applications. Use the USB cable that came with your smartphone box and connect it to your MacBook or Mac PC.

Double click Android File Transfer. That’s it. You can now see all the files and folders of your Android device on your Mac.Step #2: Install Homebrew on macOSis the missing package manager for macOS. It installs the stuff you need that Apple didn’t. Homebrew installs packages to their own directory and then symlinks their files into /usr/local. In our case, Homebrew will install the Android platform-tools most easily on your Mac and will provide automatic updates.

Follow the tutorial:(Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet.). Open the Terminal app on your Mac. Paste the following command in macOS Terminal prompt:/usr/bin/ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL Check the screenshot below!.

Hit Enter button, and your Homebrew installation should start now!. You should see the following screen on your Mac:.You will see an Updates Available notification on the top right corner of your Mac. Click on Install, as shown in the screenshot above.The system will automatically install Homebrew. Just wait for 2-4 minutes till you see installation is successful!.

Exit!. Free countdown timer download for mac free. Now, you are done with the Homebrew installation part.

(Click to enlarge the images). Now, open the Terminal app on your Mac. Connect your device to PC using official USB cable (provided by device brand).

You should change the USB mode to “ file transfer (MTP)” mode. Some device may or may not required this, but for compatibility, it’s always good to select MTP mode. In Terminal, type “ adb devices” and hit enter to launch the ADB daemon.

On your device screen, you will see a prompt to allow or cancel USB Debugging access.Tap on “ OK” to allow USB debugging. You may check the “ Always Allow for this computer” option if you never want to see this pop-up again. Exit!Note: Initially, you must enable OEM unlocking and then of your device. Please do research the community forum about how to unlock your phone, in case your smartphone comes with a factory locked bootloader. After that, get back to this TWRP tutorial.

Download TWRP Recovery ImageIn order to make your effort easy, we have attached the links to all the supported Android manufacturers. You may just need to click on your device’s manufacturer name and then download the TWRP recovery for your device.Once you are done with the downloading of the TWRP recovery for your respective Android device, you need to follow the instructions to install the recovery using macOS.