Access your USB-connected Android terminal without installing ADB

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Android Terminal Extension

This extension establishes an ADB-compatible connection with your Android device, eliminating the need for any native applications to be installed. It's designed to operate across various desktop environments, whether you're on Windows, Linux, macOS, or Chrome OS. Remarkably, the extension is written entirely in JavaScript, making it free from any native executables.

Here are some of the key functionalities offered by this extension:

1. Multiple Terminal Windows: Easily open multiple terminal views to connect with your Android device, facilitating efficient debugging and interaction.
2. File Transfer: Streamline sending and receiving files between your desktop computer and the Android device.
3. Screenshot Capture: Capture screenshots of the current screen view on your Android device and store them on your desktop computer.
4. Application Backup: Perform comprehensive backups of your Android device, including all or select installed applications and their associated data.
5. Debugging with \"logcat\": Use the \"logcat\" command to debug your Android device directly from your desktop, enhancing your development capabilities.

This extension serves as a compelling alternative to traditional native ADB (Android Debug Bridge) applications, offering a more accessible and platform-agnostic solution. If you already have the native ADB installed and want to explore this extension, ensure there are no ongoing communications with the ADB server by executing the \"adb -kill-server\" command. Then, refer to the instructions on the extension's homepage to get started seamlessly.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Android Terminal extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Android Terminal extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Android Terminal extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Android Terminal extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Android Terminal extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Android Terminal extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Android Terminal Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Android Terminal extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Android Terminal extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Android Terminal extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Android Terminal extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Android Terminal extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Android Terminal extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Android Terminal extension file

Select and download the Android Terminal extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Android Terminal extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Android Terminal extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Android Terminal extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Android Terminal extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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