Description:
Android SDK component
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 37.0.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@androiddev |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
android
adb
fastboot
sdk
development
mobile
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Install:
brew install --cask android-platform-tools
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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Scrcpy
– Focuses on screen mirroring and control rather than low-level device management
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Minimal ADB and Fastboot
– Lightweight third-party package, but official tools are recommended for reliability
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| Jul 9, 2026 7:03pm |
37.0.1 |
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| Mar 27, 2026 6:44pm |
37.0.0 |
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| Jan 8, 2026 12:47am |
36.0.2 |
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903bdc4c |
| Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm |
36.0.0 |
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797e4e5c |
| Aug 6, 2024 2:11am |
35.0.2 |
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85d6ecd7 |
| Feb 17, 2024 10:09am |
35.0.0 |
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87e9c587 |
| Oct 17, 2023 12:48pm |
34.0.5 |
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271c06d8 |
| Oct 16, 2023 8:11pm |
34.0.5 |
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24c356b0 |
| Apr 18, 2023 7:30am |
34.0.1 |
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f8868c63 |
| Mar 10, 2023 11:27pm |
34.0.1 |
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0a6378e0 |
| Feb 11, 2023 5:42am |
34.0.0 |
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b96cff83 |
| Aug 23, 2022 12:15am |
33.0.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9fe7e8eb |
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