ADB File manager
A downloadable tool for Windows
This program provides a more user-friendly graphical interface for moving files between an Android device and a PC using the Android debug bridge
Advantages of using ADB over the standard method (MTP)
- User must provide consent to allow ADB to communicated with their device. (unlike MTP which lack any form of security)
- ADB uses custom protocol for transferring files which provides much more robust connection than MTP
- Proper error handling - If an operation fails, the adb servers returns an appropriate error
Why this over other methods?
- Standard method: MTP, which is the standard method of accessing the device's files on a PC, is infamous for its horrible reliability, poor speed, and lack of error handling (operation can fail silently). It also might not load a folder's contents at all.
- Copying over the network (e.g. FTP): The maximum speed is limited by the quality and performance of the used router. Many ISP-issued routers (as modem & router combination) are known for having poor performance
| Updated | 11 hours ago |
| Status | In development |
| Category | Tool |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Author | GhostMiner |
| Tags | adb, android, file-manager, mtp, utility, windows |
| Average session | A few seconds |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
Download
ADB File Manager - Beta 1.0.zip 3.2 MB
Install instructions
To use this program you have to enable USB debugging.
Enabling USB debugging:
- Open setting
- Navigate to "System" > "For developers"
- Look for and enable "USB debugging"
Enabling developer options:
- Open settings
- Navigate to "About device"
- Scroll to the bottom and tap 10 times on "Build number"
- Continue with enabling USB debugging



Leave a comment
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.