21 May 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Setting up ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on a Mac terminal can be a bit tricky for new users. This guide will help you configure ADB correctly on your Mac so you can start using it for your Android development needs.
Step 1: Locate Your ADB Directory
First, you need to find the path to your ADB directory. If you have installed Android Studio, the path is typically:
/Users/<your_username>/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/
To confirm this path, you can navigate through Android Studio:
- Open Android Studio
- Go to Preferences > Appearance & Behavior > System Settings > Android SDK
- Note the path under the Android SDK Location
Step 2: Adding ADB to Your PATH
To use ADB from any terminal window, you need to add it to your PATH environment variable. This can be done by modifying your shell profile file. The exact file to modify depends on your shell. For most users, this will be ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc (for users on macOS Catalina or later).
For Bash Users:
echo 'export PATH=$PATH:~/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/' >> ~/.bash_profile
source ~/.bash_profileAfter running these commands, you can verify the setup by typing:
adb devicesFor Zsh Users (macOS Catalina and later):
echo 'export PATH=$PATH:~/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/' >> ~/.zshrc
source ~/.zshrcAfter updating your ~/.zshrc file, verify the setup by running:
adb devicesStep 3: Running ADB Commands
With ADB added to your PATH, you can now run ADB commands from any terminal window. For example, to list connected devices, simply use:
adb devicesIf you encounter any issues, ensure that your terminal is using the correct profile file and that the ADB path is correctly specified.
Additional Resources
For more detailed guides on working with ADB, check out our related articles:
- Resolving the Issue of Android Device Not Being Detected by ADB on macOS
- Setting Up ADB on macOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Resolving the “Unable to Locate ADB” Error in Android Studio
Streamlining Your Testing Workflow
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