[TOOL]Minimal ADB and Fastboot [2-9-18]

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shimp208

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Here is the minimum you need to download the latest versions of adb and fastboot:

Install the Java Runtime Environment, about 50MB download (you only need the JRE for this, not the JDK):
http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Install or extract the Android SDK Tools, about 150MB download:
Under "SDK Tools Only"
https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#Other

Run "SDK Manager" from inside the SDK Tools folder, click "Deselect All" at the bottom, then select "Android SDK Platform-tools", then click the "Install packages..." button at the bottom right side. Now go into your SDK Tools folder again, there should be a "platform-tools" subfolder with adb and fastboot inside. You usually only need 4 of the files in that folder, adb, fastboot, and the two dll's.

You've completely missed the point of Minimal ADB and Fastboot, this tool was designed to avoid the procedure you've just described and be much smaller then what you mentioned. Last time I checked a less then 1MB installer and 10 seconds of your time is much quicker. Usually I'm fine with a little off topic as I don't mind answering people's questions this however is counter to the spirit of this tool. Please refrain from posting this again, if a mod could kindly remove the last couple off topic posts relating to this but leave this post whenever they get a chance greatly appreciated.
 

RusherDude

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You've completely missed the point of Minimal ADB and Fastboot, this tool was designed to avoid the procedure you've just described and be much smaller then what you mentioned. Last time I checked a less then 1MB installer and 10 seconds of your time is much quicker. Usually I'm fine with a little off topic as I don't mind answering people's questions this however is counter to the spirit of this tool. Please refrain from posting this again, if a mod could kindly remove the last couple off topic posts relating to this but leave this post whenever they get a chance greatly appreciated.

Please ignore those posts, your tool AWESOME and the best solution by far for just doing adb and fastboot on a pc. Download, extract, run. Seconds. Keep up the good work and ignore those dudes please :good:
 

provolinoo

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This has been suggested before and will be added when I get a reprieve from school work during December and late November!

Yes please :)

I switched from "15 seconds adb installer" to your minimal package (since it's more updated) and the only feature I miss is the installation in the hdd root (c:\adb) with the ability to run the installer in any path I am.

For now I've just installed 15s version and overwritten the files with the ones in your package but I hope we can get a new version from you soon :D

BTW, thanks a lot for all your work
 

mikeprius

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Is there a difference between using this method and doing the full Android SDK set up I need for Nexus ? This is my first time doing it and the Android SDK process is very confusing.
 

demkantor

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I was trying to use this tool to flash twrp recovery to my LG V10, but after fast booting to bootloader, when I enter the command to flash twrp (one I have downloaded) it just saus can't open twrp.

Can you give some more detail? Is your bootloader unlocked? Or can you flash twrp without it being unlocked?
This thread may help
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
If you copy and paste all input/output from terminal/cmd I can try and help further
 

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demkantor

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There are a couple of ways to fix this, but the error is due to not finding recovery image on your PC
The simplest way to fix the issue is to add the full path in your command, ie
fastboot flash recovery C:\desktop\here\there\recovery.img

In the long run you will be best served by adding a path in your environmental variables to adb/fastboot and then opening cmd in the location the image you want to flash is in

Let me know if this helps, and in the thread I linked you you will find some help with these issues, I think the last few people I helped there was for the same issue you are having
 

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    Introduction

    ADB and Fastboot are arguably two of the most indispensable tools used when working with Android devices. If you really want to modify, debug, and tweak along with their countless uses in rooting, and other procedures ADB and Fastboot are a must for any Android device owner. Typically if you want to install ADB and Fastboot you have to download and setup the Android SDK (If you really want to learn about Android Development I highly recommend downloading and installing the full Android SDK from here), but this can be unnecessary for people who just want to install ADB and Fastboot. To simply the process I created a windows installer that will install the latest version of ADB and Fastboot for you quickly and easily. The total installation of Minimal ADB and Fastboot is around 2 MB in size (Compared to the 90+ MB size of the Android SDK Tools, and 425+ MB size of the complete Android SDK) making it very lightweight.
    Screenshots


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    Features

    • Easily Install ADB and Fastboot with a simple to use installer
    • Lightweight, total installation around 2 MB in size
    How to Install

    Prerequisites
    • Your device is plugged into your computer
    • You have USB Debugging enabled under Developer Options (Note: This may be listed as ADB Debugging on some ROM's)
    • You have installed the necessary drivers and your computer is recognizing your device

    1. Download the Minimal ADB and Fastboot setup.exe from here
    2. Follow the Installers instructions and select where you would like to install Minimal ADB and Fastboot too (For simplicity I choose to install it to the Desktop)
    3. After you have chosen where to install Minimal ADB and Fastboot too select whether you would like to create a Start Menu Folder or not for the instalation
    4. Once you have chosen where to install it to and if you want to create a Start Menu Folder select the install option
    5. After the Installation Wizard has completed you can select to start Minimal ADB and Fastboot
    6. You can also start Minimal ADB and Fastboot by navigating to the Start Menu Folder you choose to create during installation or the desktop shortcut you choose to create and selecting Minimal ADB and Fastboot
    7. You should now see a command window open, with the command window open you can now issue ADB and Fastboot commands to your device

    For more information on issuing commands to your device using ADB and Fastboot I would recommend taking a look at this guide on ADB and this guide on Fastboot.
    Changelog
    *For previous versions changelog please click the "Click To Show Content" button
    *Updated ADB and Fastboot to latest version 1.0.3.6 release candidates Revision 0e9850346394-android

    Version 1.4.3 (2-9-18)
    *Updated ADB and Fastboot to version 1.0.3.9
    *Automated build tools initial version uploaded to github

    Version 1.4.1 (10-22-16)
    *Updated ADB and Fastboot to latest version 1.0.3.6 release candidates
    *Uploaded Zip file containing portable version meaning no setup EXE just unzip and use the tools!


    Version 1.4 (4-27-16)
    *Updated ADB and Fastboot to latest version 1.0.3.5 release candidates
    *Prepared for eventual open sourcing of Minimal ADB and Fastboot


    Version 1.3.1 (8-9-15)
    *Fixed bug with compatibility on 32-bit Windows Operating Systems
    *Updated ADB and Fastboot to latest version 1.0.3.2 release candidates


    Version 1.3 (6-26-15)
    *Updated ADB to version 1.0.3.2 latest release candidate
    *Updated Fastboot to latest version
    *Smaller size 0.75 MB
    *Implemented some behind the scenes stuff to get ready for cross platform release


    Version 1.2 (11-6-14)

    *Updated ADB to version 1.0.3.2
    *Updated Fastboot to latest version


    Version 1.1.3 (7-18-13)

    *Fixed problem that was causing a force close with the desktop shortcut on Windows 8/8.1


    Version 1.1.2 (6-28-13)

    *Added start menu shortcut that open a command prompt window in the directory where you installed Minimal ADB and Fastboot to allowing you to easily run ADB and Fastboot commands
    *Added option to create desktop shortcut for command prompt window in Minimal ADB and Fastboot directory


    Version 1.0 (6-10-13)

    *Initial version uploaded
    Downloads

    For 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Operating Systems:

    *To download previous versions please click the "Click To Show Content" button

    Download Version 1.4.3 Here

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    Download Version 1.4.3 Portable Here

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    Download Version 1.4.2 Here

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    Download Version 1.4.1 Here

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    Download Version 1.4.1 Portable Here

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    Download Version 1.4 Here

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    Download Version 1.3.1 Here

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    Download Version 1.3 Here

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    Download Version 1.2 Here

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    Download Version 1.1.2 Here

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    Download Version 1.0 Here

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    Dropbox Mirror:

    *To download previous versions please click the "Click To Show Content" button

    NOTE: Due to the high traffic it causes I will no longer be mirroring on Dropbox newer builds. A new mirroring solution is in the works :good:.

    Download Version 1.4.1 Portable Here

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    Download Version 1.4 Here

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    Download Version 1.4 Here

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    Download Version 1.3.1 Here

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    Download Version 1.3 Here

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    Download Version 1.2 Here

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    Download Version 1.1.3 Here

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    Download Version 1.1.2 Here

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    Download Version 1.0 Here

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    Credits

    Code:
    *Google for developing ADB and Fastboot
    Thank you to CONAN TROUTMAN and the rest of the XDA writers for featuring this on the portal on June 12, 2013 :)!
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    @demkantor @berndblb

    As promised ladies and gentleman I'm am proud to present all of you with Minimal ADB and Fastboot Version 1.4!

    Changelog:

    Version 1.4 (4-27-16)
    *Updated ADB and Fastboot to latest version 1.0.3.5 release candidates
    *Prepared for eventual open sourcing of Minimal ADB and Fastboot

    Thank you for all the support and please continue to provide feedback on what new features you would to see implemented in the next version of Minimal ADB and Fastboot. Over 450,000 downloaded version 1.3.1 alone!
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    Tools that Use Minimal ADB and Fastboot

    [tool][app] 10 min adb/fastboot for htcm8 on win8 an win8.1 Thread By: Tigerstown


    Note: If you would like to create a tool that uses Minimal ADB and Fastboot you are free to do so, all I ask is that you link to the original thread and give proper credit :). Additionally if you would like your tool or guide that uses Minimal ADB and Fastboot to be added to this list please let me know.
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    @000001a @demkantor @berndblb

    Hello everybody :) a new version of Minimal ADB and Fastboot is now available! The changelog is as follows below:
    Version 1.4.1 (10-22-16)
    *Updated ADB and Fastboot to latest version 1.0.3.6 release candidates
    *Uploaded Zip file containing portable version meaning no setup EXE just unzip and use the tools!

    Thanks to all you guys and girls for answering questions and helping each other in the thread when I am not around and thanks a million as the past two versions have been downloaded over 1 million times combined :):good:! As always let me know if you have any questions or comments I'll be happy to help you out :)!

    ~This release is dedicated in memory on my Grandfather (Opa) without him I wouldn't be the tech enthusiast I am today <3
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    @demkantor @berndblb

    Hello everybody as promised before the end of Friday it's 11:30 PM here in Boston and version 1.4.2 of MAF has just been added to the OP! It includes adb and fastboot revisions 0e9850346394-android. The link for the portable version will be uploaded in the morning :good:! Also please leave your feedback on what features you would like to see for MAF version 2.0, which will be the first to include support for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Thank you all for the continued support it means a lot to me :)!