ADB and Fastboot are multi-purpose command-line tools for Android that can be used via Windows, Mac, and Linux. If you try to use ADB commands in the Mac terminal without setting up ADB and Fastboot platform tools, you'll get errors like 'adb command not found', and 'fastboot command not found' on Mac. In this tutorial, I'll be showing you how you can install and use Android SDK Platform-tools on Mac.
ADB and Fastboot Platform-Tools for Mac. In order to install ADB and Fastboot for Mac, there first thing you need to do it to download the latest Android SDK Platform-tools for Mac. Platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip; Having downloaded the SDK Platform-tools for Mac. Some features in the Android device aren't accessible but, you can use ADB commands by installing ADB tools or service on your laptop/PC to use it. Now, how to install ADB in Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome operating systems, we have below mentioned some steps that will help you to install ADB on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome operating systems.
Whether you want to backup your Android device, debug it, sideload an APK, unlock the bootloader, install an OTA update zip, uninstall system apps, root, and flash TWRP recovery, tweak device settings, or gather key information about your device, ADB and Fastboot are essential tools. If you own an Android smartphone or tablet and don't have any clue as to how you can install and use ADB and Fastboot on your Mac, this tutorial is just for you.
ADB and Fastboot Platform-Tools for Mac
In order to install ADB and Fastboot for Mac, there first thing you need to do it to download the latest Android SDK Platform-tools for Mac.
Having downloaded the SDK Platform-tools for Mac, you'll need to extract the zip file.
Please be informed that ADB or Fastboot tools can't be installed as a program or app on macOS. If you double-click the ‘adb‘ executable file, you'll get the following error in the Mac Terminal.
'adb' cannot be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be verified or confirmed.
You'll get the same error if you or try to run ‘fastboot‘ on Mac. Therefore, it's important that you set up ADB and Fastboot correctly.
ADB or Fastboot Not Found on Mac Error
There is another scenario where you may get one of the following errors in the Mac Terminal.
adb: command not found
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fastboot: command not found
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Whether you get the 'adb command not found mac' or 'fastboot command not found mac' error, it's because you aren't executing the ADB commands in the Mac Terminal the way you're supposed to. I have already written a guide to fix ADB or Fastboot is not recognized error on Windows, and in this guide, we'll see how to solve this issue on Mac.
Installing ADB and Fastboot on Mac
Being a lifelong Windows user, I didn't know how to use ADB commands in Mac Terminal. I had to google about it after getting my Macbook Pro. At first, one may think that doing certain things are more complicated on Mac than Windows but once you get familiar with it, things become easy.
If you having a hard time using ADB or Fastboot commands on your Mac, follow the steps below to learn the correct way to set up and use them.
Method 1: Drag ‘Platform-tools' Folder to Terminal
- Download the latest SDK Platform-tools.zip file for Mac from above.
- Extract the Zip file using Mac's default Archive Utility app. you'll have a new folder called ‘platform-tools‘ on your desktop.
- Now, click on the Go option on the Mac Finder and select Utilities.
- You'll find Terminal among the list of Mac Utilities. Double-click it to launch the Mac terminal window.
- When the Terminal is launched, click on the ‘platform-tools‘ folder icon, hold the Command button and drag it to the terminal window.
- Doing so will CD (change directory) or set the Terminal's path to the ADB and Fastboot files on your Mac.
You can now execute any ADB or Fastboot command without any error.
Method 2: Type or Paste Folder Path in Terminal
As you saw above. you must add the ‘platform-tools' folder path to the Mac Terminal to run ADB and Fastboot commands. You can also do that by either manually typing the path to the folder containing ADB and Fastboot files or just by copying and pasting the folder path in the terminal. You can read my tutorial describing 5 ways to copy file and folder path on Mac OS X.
- Launch the Terminal by navigating to Go > Utilities on your Mac.
- Now type the path of the ‘platform-tools‘ folder and press the Enter key.
- Alternatively, you can press the Option key and right-click on the folder icon and select Copy 'platform-tools' as Pathname in the context menu and then paste the path in the Terminal.
You are all set to issue ADB commands in the Mac Terminal and you won't get the ‘adb command not found‘ error. To verify that you have done everything properly, type the following command, and press the Enter key.
If you want an easier way to install and use ADB and Fastboot, read my detailed tutorial on adding ADB to a path on Mac to enjoy global ADB access.
Using ADB and Fastboot Commands in Mac Terminal
Now that you have properly set up ADB and Fastboot on your Mac, let's see how we can run commands.
- Go to the Developer Options on your Android device and enable USB debugging.
- Now, connect your Android device to your Mac. You should also extend the screen lock time out from display settings on your phone or tablet.
- Open the Mac Terminal using any of the 3 methods I described above and issue the following command.
- Keep an eye on your Android phone's display as you run the above command and authorize ADB or USB debugging on your device by selecting Allow when prompted.
- You'll see your devices listed in the Mac terminal window. It means that ADB daemon is ready to communicate with your device.
Are you aware of the powerful features of ADB and Fastboot and the tasks you can perform using commands? Don't forget to check out my huge list of commands with an explanation.
adbFire v4.3
Mac Adb Shell
An efficient utility tool for managing your Kodi device
ADB Fire or ADB Link is an utility tool offered by Jocala for Firestick TV and Kodi to perform a number of ADB operations. The software is available for all the major operating systems including Windows, Linux and macOS.
ADB Fire is free user-interface enabled software built using Qt C++ and is released under the GPL V3 for establishing a proper connection between your Fire TV or Kodi Android device to the computer. Using AdbFire, you can do many things with your Android device like Installing of applications without Android SDK, Backup & Restore data, Manage multiple kodi or firestick devices, and Uninstall Apps, etc.
Moving further, ADB Link is a totally free to download and use software application which is ready to go all the time. You can download ADB Fire Latest version for your device using the downloads section below. You can select the appropriate download file as per your OS.
But, wait. Before we head over to the downloads, let's have a look at the list of features that the AdbFire and AdbLink comes with.
Below is the list of features that the software offers in its lastest version labeled as v4.2 :
- Install applications or programs without Android SDK
- ADB and Fastboot enabled command-line
- Busybox for rooted and non-rooted devices
- Import and export Kodi's data easily
- In-built file management app named as Root-aware file manager
- Installed App management
- Inbuilt Remote for USB and WiFi
- Manage other devices using IP address or through the USB cable
- and many other….
Adb Tools Mac Os X
- Backup and Restore your Kodi or Firestick device within few clicks
- Clone kodi data to other device
- Manage other Kodi devices that you owns
- Custom Cache Support for Kodi
- Built-in log file viewer
- Edit or modify XML and other files
- and many other features…..
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- Open a 'stop application' dialog if Kodi is running when the restore button is selected. (if Kodi is running a restore cannot be done).
- jocala.com has reverted to http from https.
- Windows 7 users may need to clear Windows 7 DNS cache:
- From a command prompt type “ipconfig /flushdns� (without the quotes).
- Your browser may also need to clear it cache as well.
Have questions in my related to the adb fire application and its setup process or any issue? Take a look at some of the questions that we have answered below.
What is adbFire?
adb Fire is a free software application to do tweaks with your Kodi and Firestick device. The app is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Whether you get the 'adb command not found mac' or 'fastboot command not found mac' error, it's because you aren't executing the ADB commands in the Mac Terminal the way you're supposed to. I have already written a guide to fix ADB or Fastboot is not recognized error on Windows, and in this guide, we'll see how to solve this issue on Mac.
Installing ADB and Fastboot on Mac
Being a lifelong Windows user, I didn't know how to use ADB commands in Mac Terminal. I had to google about it after getting my Macbook Pro. At first, one may think that doing certain things are more complicated on Mac than Windows but once you get familiar with it, things become easy.
If you having a hard time using ADB or Fastboot commands on your Mac, follow the steps below to learn the correct way to set up and use them.
Method 1: Drag ‘Platform-tools' Folder to Terminal
- Download the latest SDK Platform-tools.zip file for Mac from above.
- Extract the Zip file using Mac's default Archive Utility app. you'll have a new folder called ‘platform-tools‘ on your desktop.
- Now, click on the Go option on the Mac Finder and select Utilities.
- You'll find Terminal among the list of Mac Utilities. Double-click it to launch the Mac terminal window.
- When the Terminal is launched, click on the ‘platform-tools‘ folder icon, hold the Command button and drag it to the terminal window.
- Doing so will CD (change directory) or set the Terminal's path to the ADB and Fastboot files on your Mac.
You can now execute any ADB or Fastboot command without any error.
Method 2: Type or Paste Folder Path in Terminal
As you saw above. you must add the ‘platform-tools' folder path to the Mac Terminal to run ADB and Fastboot commands. You can also do that by either manually typing the path to the folder containing ADB and Fastboot files or just by copying and pasting the folder path in the terminal. You can read my tutorial describing 5 ways to copy file and folder path on Mac OS X.
- Launch the Terminal by navigating to Go > Utilities on your Mac.
- Now type the path of the ‘platform-tools‘ folder and press the Enter key.
- Alternatively, you can press the Option key and right-click on the folder icon and select Copy 'platform-tools' as Pathname in the context menu and then paste the path in the Terminal.
You are all set to issue ADB commands in the Mac Terminal and you won't get the ‘adb command not found‘ error. To verify that you have done everything properly, type the following command, and press the Enter key.
If you want an easier way to install and use ADB and Fastboot, read my detailed tutorial on adding ADB to a path on Mac to enjoy global ADB access.
Using ADB and Fastboot Commands in Mac Terminal
Now that you have properly set up ADB and Fastboot on your Mac, let's see how we can run commands.
- Go to the Developer Options on your Android device and enable USB debugging.
- Now, connect your Android device to your Mac. You should also extend the screen lock time out from display settings on your phone or tablet.
- Open the Mac Terminal using any of the 3 methods I described above and issue the following command.
- Keep an eye on your Android phone's display as you run the above command and authorize ADB or USB debugging on your device by selecting Allow when prompted.
- You'll see your devices listed in the Mac terminal window. It means that ADB daemon is ready to communicate with your device.
Are you aware of the powerful features of ADB and Fastboot and the tasks you can perform using commands? Don't forget to check out my huge list of commands with an explanation.
adbFire v4.3
Mac Adb Shell
An efficient utility tool for managing your Kodi device
ADB Fire or ADB Link is an utility tool offered by Jocala for Firestick TV and Kodi to perform a number of ADB operations. The software is available for all the major operating systems including Windows, Linux and macOS.
ADB Fire is free user-interface enabled software built using Qt C++ and is released under the GPL V3 for establishing a proper connection between your Fire TV or Kodi Android device to the computer. Using AdbFire, you can do many things with your Android device like Installing of applications without Android SDK, Backup & Restore data, Manage multiple kodi or firestick devices, and Uninstall Apps, etc.
Moving further, ADB Link is a totally free to download and use software application which is ready to go all the time. You can download ADB Fire Latest version for your device using the downloads section below. You can select the appropriate download file as per your OS.
But, wait. Before we head over to the downloads, let's have a look at the list of features that the AdbFire and AdbLink comes with.
Below is the list of features that the software offers in its lastest version labeled as v4.2 :
- Install applications or programs without Android SDK
- ADB and Fastboot enabled command-line
- Busybox for rooted and non-rooted devices
- Import and export Kodi's data easily
- In-built file management app named as Root-aware file manager
- Installed App management
- Inbuilt Remote for USB and WiFi
- Manage other devices using IP address or through the USB cable
- and many other….
Adb Tools Mac Os X
- Backup and Restore your Kodi or Firestick device within few clicks
- Clone kodi data to other device
- Manage other Kodi devices that you owns
- Custom Cache Support for Kodi
- Built-in log file viewer
- Edit or modify XML and other files
- and many other features…..
Xiaomi Adb Fastboot Tools For Mac
- Open a 'stop application' dialog if Kodi is running when the restore button is selected. (if Kodi is running a restore cannot be done).
- jocala.com has reverted to http from https.
- Windows 7 users may need to clear Windows 7 DNS cache:
- From a command prompt type “ipconfig /flushdns� (without the quotes).
- Your browser may also need to clear it cache as well.
Have questions in my related to the adb fire application and its setup process or any issue? Take a look at some of the questions that we have answered below.
What is adbFire?
adb Fire is a free software application to do tweaks with your Kodi and Firestick device. The app is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Is adbFire free?
Yeah, it is absolutely free to download and use for all supported platforms. You don't need to buy any type of subscription and also don't need to subscribe to any service.
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Why do I see 'offline' status?
You can fix this issue by clicking few times on the ON/OFF toggle button of ADB Debugging.
What is adbLink?
adbLink is the other name of adbFire. You can download the same software for the same purpose with the adbLink name.
How do I connect adbLink to fire TV?
There are basically two ways using which you can connect adbFire to Kodi and Firestick. Either by using an IP address or a USB stick.
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