android-platform-tools ☆
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Description:
Android SDK component
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 36.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @androiddev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: android adb fastboot sdk development mobile
Install: brew install --cask android-platform-tools
About:
Android Platform Tools is a suite of command-line utilities for interacting with Android devices and emulators. It includes essential tools like ADB for app debugging and Fastboot for flashing device firmware. These utilities are fundamental for Android developers and power users managing device states.
Key Features:
  • ADB (Android Debug Bridge) for device communication
  • Fastboot for bootloader unlocking and firmware flashing
  • Systrace for performance analysis
  • Heimdall for Samsung device flashing
Use Cases:
  • Debugging Android applications via USB connection
  • Flashing custom ROMs or stock firmware images
  • Transferring files between a computer and Android device
  • Capturing device logs and system traces
Alternatives:
  • Scrcpy – Focuses on screen mirroring and control rather than low-level device management
  • Minimal ADB and Fastboot – Lightweight third-party package, but official tools are recommended for reliability
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 8, 2026 12:47am 36.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 903bdc4c
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 36.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 797e4e5c
Aug 6, 2024 2:11am 35.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 85d6ecd7
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