

Install the USB drivers for your phone.After it's finished installing, you can close the SDK manager.If you are using a Nexus phone, you can also select "Google USB Driver" to download Google's drivers. Start the SDK Manager and deselect everything except "Android SDK Platform-tools".Download the ZIP file for your platform and unzip it wherever you want to store the ADB files. Head to the Android SDK download page and scroll down to "SDK Tools Only".

We've detailed how to install both before, but here's the brief version: Even if you've installed these before, you should get the latest versions now. You'll need two things for this process: the Android Debug Bridge, which is a command line tool for your computer that lets you interface with your phone, and your phone's USB drivers. Related: How to Install and Use ADB, the Android Debug Bridge Utility
