How to set up ADB on your phone Preparing to communicate with your computer Setting up ADB requires some preparation on both the Android phone and the PC you want to use.

In your command window, type adb sideload update.zip (or whatever you named your file). If all went well, Android P should begin installing on your Essential Phone.

Start the sideload process As long as everything is in place, you can now sideload the OTA file. On Windows, ensure your Command Prompt is directed to the ADB tools folder and type in adb sideload.

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Motorola Connect app ADB and fastboot files Steps to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA on Moto 360 via ADB Sideload Download and extract the ADB/fastboot files to your computer.

Learn how you can sideload Android apps on Windows 11 without too much effort. Sideloading is a method of installing Android APKs on a PC without going through the Amazon Appstore.

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How to flash an official Nexus update with ADB sideload: First you’ll need to have the Android SDK installed and working. Download Android 4.2.2 OTA for the Nexus 4 from Google’s servers.

Hate waiting? Here's how to sideload updates on your Pixel yourself so you don't have to wait for Google to push it to your phone.