Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge

Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge

Use ADB commands to install applications onto the device.
  1. Ensure that the ADB drivers are installed on the host computer.
  2. Connect the device to a host computer using the 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.
  3. Go to
    Settings
    .
  4. On Android 11, touch
    System
    Advanced
    Developer options
    .
  5. On Android 13, Touch
    System
    Developer options
    .
  6. Slide the
    USB debugging
    switch to the
    ON
    position.
  7. Touch
    OK
    .
  8. 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.
  9. Touch
    OK
    or
    Allow
    .
  10. On the host computer, navigate to the
    platform-tools
    folder and open a command prompt window.
  11. Type
    adb install <application>
    .
    where:
    <application>
    = the path and filename of the apk file.
  12. Disconnect the USB-C cable from the device.