Android Debug Bridge Alternatives

Android Debug Bridge is described as '(adb) is a versatile command-line tool that lets you communicate with a device. The adb command facilitates a variety of device actions, such as installing and debugging apps, and it provides access to a Unix shell that you can use to run a variety of' and is a android development tool in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Android Debug Bridge for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and F-Droid apps. The best Android Debug Bridge alternative is Aya - Android ADB Desktop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Android Debug Bridge are ADB AppControl, Heimdall, LogDog - Debug tool for iOS and Android and Tango ADB.

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    AYA is a desktop application that controls android devices. It's a GUI wrapper for ADB.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Aya - Android ADB Desktop is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • Aya - Android ADB Desktop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • Aya - Android ADB Desktop is Free and Open SourceAndroid Debug Bridge is also Free and Open Source
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    ADB AppControl - a new and handy desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device. You can disable unwanted pre-installed system apps and bloatware, or install new ones using a modern graphical interface.

    7 ADB AppControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Heimdall icon
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    Heimdall is a cross-platform open-source tool suite used to flash firmware (aka ROMs) onto Samsung mobile devices.

    12 Heimdall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Built from the ground up for mobile developers. Monitor network requests, logs, and events in real-time. Debug faster, ship with confidence.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • LogDog - Debug tool for iOS and Android is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & SaaS alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • LogDog - Debug tool for iOS and Android is the most popular commercial alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • LogDog - Debug tool for iOS and Android is Paid and ProprietaryAndroid Debug Bridge is Free and Open Source
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    Adebar stands for Android Device Backup and Report. It is mainly based on Bash and Adb. It reportedly works on Linux, Mac and Windows (Cygwin).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cygwin
     
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    Android Ultimate Toolbox Pro is a free program that enables you to flash your Android device. The program allows you to perform tasks such as: flash kernels, flash ROMs, ect.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Bugfender icon
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    Bugfender is a log storage service for application developers. Bugfender collects everything happening in the application, even if it doesn’t crash, in order to reproduce and resolve bugs more effectively and provide better customer support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Bugfender is the most popular Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • Bugfender is Freemium and ProprietaryAndroid Debug Bridge is Free and Open Source
  8. LogFox icon
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    Android LogCat reader features include Shizuku, Root & ADB support, recording and exporting logs to ZIP with device info, Java/JNI crash and ANR notifications, log filters, accessibility support, and Material You design.

    11 LogFox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    Read Android logs without root access. The app uses remote debugging to connect to phone local ADB daemon. Configuring remote debugging on a phone can be challenging and requires some technical expertise. It has to be done once and after each device reboot.

    12 Android Logcat (no root) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Stetho icon
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    Stetho is a sophisticated debug bridge for Android applications. When enabled, developers have access to the Chrome Developer Tools feature natively part of the Chrome desktop browser. Developers can also choose to enable the optional dumpapp tool which offers a powerful...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
     
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    This Windows app uses ADB to back up partitions and apps, with recovery options. It can find and save specific file types like images or music, reboot devices into Recovery, Bootloader, or Fastboot mode, install apps, and modify or remove passwords if rooted. Currently in beta phase.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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