Android Debug Bridge, commonly known as ADB, is a versatile tool that allows developers to debug and modify the Android operating system. ADB can also be used to install Android applications manually, without accessing the Google Play Store. In this article, we will guide you on how to install Android apps via ADB.

Requirements:

– Android device with USB debugging enabled

– ADB drivers installed on your computer

– Latest version of the Android SDK Platform-tools installed on your computer

– An APK file of the Android app you wish to install

Instructions:

1. Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. On your Android device, go to Settings > About phone > Software information and tap on the Build number seven times to enable Developer Options.
3. Go back to Settings > System > Developer Options > USB debugging and enable it.
4. On your computer, open the Command Prompt or Terminal and navigate to the directory where the Android SDK Platform-tools are installed.
5. Type ‘adb devices’ and hit Enter. If your device is detected, it will display a message asking for permission to allow USB debugging. Tap ‘Allow’ on your Android device.
6. Type ‘adb install apk-file-name.apk’ and hit Enter. Replace ‘apk-file-name.apk’ with the name of the APK file you want to install.
7. Wait for the installation process to complete. Once done, the app will be installed on your Android device.

Tips:

– If you encounter an error message saying ‘ADB device not found’, make sure that your device is properly connected to your computer and that the ADB drivers are installed correctly.

– Make sure to only download APK files from trusted sources to avoid installing malicious apps that can harm your device.

– You can also use ADB to uninstall Android apps by typing ‘adb uninstall app-package-name’ in the Command Prompt or Terminal. Replace ‘app-package-name’ with the package name of the app you wish to uninstall.