This guide will show you how to install these tools on both Mac OS X and Windows. For that reason, many rooting beginners immediatel feel lost and tend to give up. If you don’t have a clue how to set up ADB and Fastboot in order to root your device, then you’re in the right place. Most rooting guides don’t really go into detail when it comes to installing ADB and Fastboot. Fastboot is not really a tool but a protocol that allows system image modifications over a USB connection. ADB is a command-line based tool that allows a connection between your computer and an Android device.
Rooting an Android device can be a daunting (and annoying) task sometimes, especially if you’re not a rooting expert or not up-to-date with current do’s and don’ts. However, the benefits of having root access still convince many Android users to go through the process of unlocking their bootloader and rooting their phone.īefore starting the actual process, you need to have ADB (Android Debugging Bridge) and Fastboot installed on your system.
