For quite some time now, the only way to officially get Google’s Android Debug Bridge (ADB) or fastboot tools has been to download either the entire Android Software Development Kit (SDK) or Android ...

Ryan is a tech/science writer, skeptic, lover of all things electronic, and Android fan. In his spare time he reads golden-age sci-fi and sleeps, but rarely at the same time. His wife tolerates him as ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. As a reminder, unlocking the bootloader of your phone allows you the opportunity to do things like flash a ROM ...

So, you've got a Nexus device and keep hearing about these factory images, but have no idea what to do with them. It's ok—we're here to help. This guide will take you from a locked Nexus device to an ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Before we start, I’ll just get this out of the way. Yes, we know that you can use a 1-click tool, like the one ...