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 and mounting the microSD card, follow the host computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices to avoid damaging or corrupting files.
Not supported on the ET51 Enterprise Tablet with Integrated Scanner.
Ensure that the ADB drivers are installed on the host computer.
Connect the device to a host computer using a USB cable.
Enable
Developer options
.
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.
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
.
Type
adb install <application>
.
where: <application> = the path and filename of the apk file.
