How do I download Android SDK tools?

The Android SDK (Software Development Kit ) is a large and powerful tool that’s essential if you’re looking to get into Android app development. It serves a number of other purposes, too, such as using the command line to sideload apps onto your Android phone.

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK. It includes tools that interface with the Android platform, such as adb , fastboot , and systrace . These tools are required for Android app development. They’re also needed if you want to unlock your device bootloader and flash it with a new system image.

Install the SDK