Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge
Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge
Use ADB commands to install applications onto the device.
When connecting the device to a host computer, follow the host computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or corrupting files.
Ensure that the ADB drivers are installed on the host computer.
Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove four screws securing the top cover to the device.
When the user connects a USB cable to the USB-C port on top of the device, the USB and RS-232 ports on the bottom are disabled.
Connect the device to a host computer using a USB-C cable.
Go to
Settings
.
On Android 11, touch
System
Advanced
Developer options
.
On Android 13, touch
System
Developer options
.
Slide the
USB debugging
switch to the
ON
position.
Touch
OK
.
If the device and host computer are connected for the first time, the
Allow USB debugging?
dialog box with the
Always allow from this computer
check box displays. Select the check box, if required.
Touch
OK
or
Allow
.
On the host computer, navigate to the
platform-tools
folder and open a command prompt window.
Type
adb install <application>
.
where: <application> = the path and filename of the apk file.
Disconnect the device from the host computer.
Disconnect the USB-C cable from the device.
Replace the top cover.
Secure the top cover to the device using the four screws.
