Wireless ADB is the most convenient way to run ADB commands, whether installing an APK file or sideloading a system update. Set up ADB even if you don't plan to tinker with your Android device.

If Google will, in the end, remove adb backup/restore from Android, it will force users who have relied on the free tool to backup their non-rooted smartphones and tablets [1, 2] to switch to ...

If you’ve ever tried to root your Android phone or flash a ROM, you may have heard about ADB and/or fastboot. These two tools are surprisingly powerful, but can be a bit overly complex to install.