Adb install

This command is used to install the apk on phone

adb install-multiple path/to/app1.apk path/to/app2.apk

Push multiple APKs to the device as a single package and install them.

adb install-multiple test1.apk test2.apk

adb install-multi-package path/to/app1.apk path/to/app2.apk

Push multiple APKs as multiple packages and install them atomically.

adb install-multi-package test1.apk test2.apk

adb install -r path/to/app.apk

Replace an existing application by deleting an reinstalling it keeping its data in the process.

adb install -r test.apk

adb install -t path/to/app.apk

Install an APK while allowing test packages.

adb install -t test.apk

adb install -g path/to/app.apk

Install an APK and grant all the runtime permissions that the app asks for.

adb install -g test.apk

adb install -d path/to/app.apk

Install an APK by allowing version code downgrade. Works on debuggable packages only.

adb install -d test.apk

adb install --fastdeploy path/to/app.apk

Install an APK by using fast deploy.

adb install --fastdeploy test.apk

adb install --no-streaming path/to/app.apk

Install an APK by always pushing the APK to the device and invoking Package Manager as separate steps.

adb install --no-streaming test.apk

adb install --instant path/to/app.apk

Install the app as an ephemeral install app.

adb install --instant test.apk

adb install path/to/app.apk

adb install test.apk
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the adb install command used for?

    It is used for installing APKs to the device using ADB

  • What is the difference between adb install-multiple path/to/app1.apk path/to/app2.apk and adb install-multi-package path/to/app1.apk path/to/app2.apk ?

    The adb install-multiple path/to/app1.apk path/to/app2.apk command is used for installing multipke APKs as a single package whereas the adb install-multi-package path/to/app1.apk path/to/app2.apk command installs multiple APKs as multiple packages.

  • What are ephemeral apps?

    Ephemeral apps are those that are installed by the user for a given purpose and are automatically removed, archived respectively, when they do not serve their purpose anymore.

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