What is ADB and Fastboot?
The ADB which stands for Android debug bridge is a tool that acts as a bridge for communication of your computer and the smartphone through a USB connection. Once a USB connection is set you can perform various commands, from installing APK files, removing bloatware, Erasing Storage to pushing system updates and even more.
On the other Hand Fastboot is the same thing but advanced, Fastboot commands work while the Smartphone has not yet boot up to the Android System. Fastboot mode is more powered 'cause it communicates with the bootloader, thus can alter the system easily. In Fastboot mode you can replace the Android system with another, change the stock recovery. In short you can play around with the System image(s).
Advantages of ADB and Fastboot
As we have seen the tool performs numerous functions which brings it to its usefulness. Here are some of the advantages.
- It Runs on both Windows, Linux and Mac.
- Can Install / Uninstall applications direct to the device.
- Can install Root.
- Unlock/ Lock the bootloader
- Install / remove custom recoveries and even Stock ones
- Can Install custom Roms.
- Can remove bloatware
- Can reset , erase devices storage.
Disadvantages of ADB and Fastboot
- Uses command line
- You can easily lose data playing with wrong commands
- can cause boot loops, soft brick and even hard brick to your smartphones.
- Run the setup as and Administrator.
- Follow the installation process.
- Once the tool finishes to install the driver installation will pop up.
- Install the Drivers and you're good to go.