ADB sideload is a new feature that was added to AOSP recovery in Jelly Bean. As of version 2.3, TWRP now supports ADB sideload mode. ADB sideload is a different ADB mode that you can use to push and install a zip using one command from your computer. Most likely ADB sideload won’t be very useful for your average recovery user, but ADB sideload can be a huge time-saver for a ROM developer.
Have a recovery installed on your device that supports ADB sideload like TWRP 2.3 or higher
Have newer ADB binaries installed on your computer. If it's been a while since you installed ADB on your computer, you may need to get the latest ADB binaries in platform-tools from the Android SDK. You will need version 1.0.29 or higher (1.0.32 or higher is required for TWRP versions 2.8.2.0 and higher). You can find your current version by typing "adb version" at the command line.
Set the device into ADB sideload mode. In TWRP you do this by going to Advanced then ADB Sideload.
From the command line, type adb sideload /path/to/rom.zip
For TWRP versions lower than 2.8.2.0, the file will be copied to your device to whatever the current storage location is that you have selected in the mount page. It will always be placed in the root of that storage location and named sideload.zip (e.g. /sdcard/sideload.zip) and it will automatically delete / overwrite any existing sideload.zip you may have on your device. As soon as the file is copied to your device, it will automatically be installed. When the install is finished you will be presented with a reboot system button so that you can reboot to test your zip.
TWRP versions 2.8.2.0 and higher will stream the zip from your PC without storing it on your device. If you wish to store the zip on your device for later, you should not use sideload and instead use adb push or some other method to copy the zip to the device.
Note that sideload mode is a separate ADB mode. While in sideload mode, regular ADB commands will not work. Once the zip has been copied to the device and the install starts (or if you hit the cancel button) regular ADB mode will resume.
ADB sideload is a different ADB mode that you can use to push and install a zip using one command from your computer. Most likely ADB sideload won't be very useful for your average recovery user, but ADB sideload can be a huge time-saver for a ROM developer.
ADB sideload is a way to push a zip from your PC and then flash it all in one command. You must have your device booted to a recovery that supports it (don't know about stock recovery as I've never seen it).
Using the volume buttons again, scroll down to “Apply update from ADB” and select this option using the power button. This will launch a mostly blank screen with text near the bottom directing you on how to sideload an OTA.
Install the app using ADB: Enter the command "adb install [app_name.apk]" to install the app on the Android device. Replace "[app_name. apk]" with the name of the app you want to install.
Step 1: Download and install the latest Android Studio release. Step 2: Once installed, click the More Actions button, and select SDK Manager from the dropdown. Step 3: In the SDK manager, click SDK Tools and select the following for installation: Android SDK Command-Line tools.
Sideloading is the installation of an application on a mobile device without using the device's official application distribution method. These days, most users acquire their applications through a sanctioned app store, such as Google Play, Microsoft Store, Samsung Galaxy Store or Apple's App Store.
TWRP versions 2.8. 2.0 and higher will stream the zip from your PC without storing it on your device. If you wish to store the zip on your device for later, you should not use sideload and instead use adb push or some other method to copy the zip to the device. Note that sideload mode is a separate ADB mode.
1. Go to Settings > Apps > Special app access > Install unknown apps. 2. Select the app that you want to allow to install apps from unknown sources and toggle on the switch.
To initiate the ADB sideload process, first download and install updates or packages. Then enable USB debugging for older models of Android, and wireless systems for the latest models. Then run adb sideload command to complete the update.
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