How would one go about using adb? Motorola, stock Android. Do I need to root my phone for this to work or what are the requirements, or how do I perform it?

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contingencies a day ago | parent [-]

1. Install android SDK / android studio on your computer.

2. Plug phone in to computer using USBC cable.

3. Answer prompt on phone granting permission to computer.

4. Run adb commands.

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danieldk a day ago | parent | next [-]

You also have to enable developer options (tap the Android build number N times) and then enable USB debugging. You can disable USB debugging and the developer options afterwards (keeping USB debugging on is insecure).

The universal android debloater makes uninstalling packages easier, it has descriptions and categorizes packages by how safe they are to uninstall.

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johnisgood a day ago | parent | prev [-]

Thanks, my issue so far was with the 2nd step, as if my Linux did not recognize my device. I might have a go on Windows if Linux will not work again.

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heavyset_go 18 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Check your udev rules

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Android_Debug_Bridge#Add_ud...

	▲	johnisgood an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Thanks!

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homebrewer 19 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Have you tried 'sudo adb start-server' before running any adb commands?

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johnisgood 19 hours ago | parent [-]

No. Do I have to?

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homebrewer 17 hours ago | parent [-]

Using adb directly runs it under your user, which will probably be unable to access the necessary USB device.

Starting the server manually under a privileged user is the easiest way to circumvent those restrictions if you don't want to fiddle with udev rules, which is the recommended solution, but is more work.

	▲	johnisgood 7 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Thank you! Will keep it in mind! I have higher hopes now.

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Izkata a day ago | parent | prev | next [-]

It only works for me with one of my two USB ports, and my Kobo ereader has the same issue. Not sure why, best guess is one might be USB 2.0 and the other 3.0

	▲	johnisgood a day ago \| parent [-]
		That could very well be the issue. We will see. I think I only have 2.0 working right now. I hope it works with 2.0 too. :/

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catlikesshrimp a day ago | parent | prev [-]

Knoppix has an old android adb and drivers. Still recognizes Samsung A and chinese androids and is functional.

Other dristros surely offer the same support

	▲	johnisgood a day ago \| parent [-]
		Not sure what the issue was, I did not debug it. I will try again and see if it works or not, and will debug it further if it does not work. Arch Linux or Void Linux definitely should offer the same or more (or better) support.