Installing APK files on Android using ADB (and direct transfer)

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How to install Android APK package files to a device or emulator using ADB.exe. The Android SDK is now part of Android Studio and available: https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html ...or directly copying files across. Included both methods. It's probably best to learn the ADB/command line process since ADB is such a useful tool. Assuming you don't want any complicated paths or automation set up, it should be something you can jot down on a bit of paper for future reference.

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  1. This process is so complicated. Here's an app to make installing APK on your mobile device easier, it's called AirMore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airmore&hl=en
  2. adb install vfire.apk
    adb server version (32) doesn't match this client (36); killing...
    * daemon started successfully *
    error: device unauthorized.
    This adb server's $ADB_VENDOR_KEYS is not set
    Try 'adb kill-server' if that seems wrong.
    Otherwise check for a confirmation dialog on your device.
    what do i do ????
  3. When I try to install the apk, an error appears: Failure [INTALL_FAILURE_OLDER_SDK]
    This is just for an specific apk, since I managed to install others with your method. How can I solve this?
  4. can i install systemUI.apk via ADB?
  5. sir can i do it on windows 10
  6. Thank you very very much...Appreciated!
  7. does it need root?
  8. I attempted to do this and got "error: no devices found" waiting for device even though my android is connected via USB. Do I need drivers? I thought I had downloaded and installed those already. Thanks for any help