


If not, make sure you follow the steps above exactly. If the serial number is shown, your device is recognized and the procedure can continue. Turn on the phone and connect it to the computer with a USB cable. Open the Platform-tools folder in the Android SDK folder and, holding Shift, right-click on an empty space. Select “Open Command Window” and enter the following command: If the computer says that you need to restart, restart it.Install USB drivers for your phone. They can be found on the website of the phone manufacturer (for example, Motorola or HTC). If you have a Nexus, you can install the Google drivers that you downloaded in step 2.After installation is complete, close the SDK Manager.Launch the SDK Manager and deselect all but the “Android SDK Platform-tools”. If you have a Nexus phone, you can also check out “Google USB Driver” to download drivers from Google.Open the Android SDK download page and scroll down to the “SDK Tools Only” section. Download the ZIP archive for your platform and unpack it where you want to save the ADB files.Even if you have already installed them before, install the latest versions. You need two things: Android Debug Bridge, a command-line tool for a computer that allows you to connect a computer to your phone, and USB drivers for your phone. Step 2: Install the Android SDK and Phone Drivers When you have made all the necessary backups, you can continue. And here’s another personal tip from me: if I’m firmly convinced that I’ll rut the phone, I’ll unlock the bootloader as soon as possible after purchasing it. Then you don’t have to spend time on settings just to erase everything and adjust it on a new one in a few days. So if you are a fan of digging into the deep Android settings and intend to rotate the phone, it’s best to unlock it right away before messing around with the settings.
