Performing a System Update Using ADB

Performing a System Update Using ADB

Use ADB to perform a system update.
  1. Connect the device to a host computer using a USB-C cable.
    When transferring files or debugging, ensure only one USB connection to the device exists. For example, do not dock the device or attach an expansion back if using a USB cable.
  2. Go to
    Settings
    .
  3. On Android 11, touch
    System
    Advanced
    Developer options
    .
  4. Touch
    System
    Developer options
    .
  5. On Android 13, touch
    System
    Developer options
    .
  6. Slide the
    USB debugging
    switch to the
    ON
    position.
  7. 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.
  8. Touch
    USB Debugging
    . A check appears in the check box. The
    Allow USB debugging?
    dialog box appears.
  9. Press
    Enter
    or
    Power
    to select.
  10. Touch
    OK
    .
  11. Touch
    OK
    or
    Allow
    .
  12. Press
    Enter
    .
    The System Recovery screen appears on the device.
  13. Press
    Enter
    .
  14. Press
    Enter
    or
    Power
    to select.
  15. Use
    Up
    and
    Down
    to navigate to
    Full OTA Package
    or
    Diff OTA Package
    .