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Forget Android emulators — this open-source alternative does it better
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Forget Android emulators — this open-source alternative does it better

I have six computers of different sizes and specs, but lately I’ve noticed that I use my Chromebook more frequently. It has one amazing feature that I can’t live without, despite its obviously poor performance and small 11-inch footprint: full-fledged Android app support. I’m not just saying this because I write for Android Authority; having […]

Cristian PenisoaraCristian PenisoaraOctober 20, 20252 mins read

Without a question, Magisk is one of the best tools a rooted user can utilize to customize any Android device. You can install modules to accomplish almost anything you want that aren’t system-dependent, which means they won’t replace your system files permanently. You’ll be back to stock after uninstalling them and rebooting. Certain module-related properties […]

magisk module
NewsRobert HabaFebruary 24, 2022

Whether you want to install a custom ROM, turn on some hidden Android features, or take screenshots from apps that prevent you from doing so, you’ll need the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and fastboot. They’re part of the Google SDK platform tools and give you some lower-level access to your phone. You’ve got to prepare […]

The complete guide to install ADB on any platform
NewsRobert HabaFebruary 1, 2021

There is no official way for Google apps to be enabled on Huawei smartphones, like the Mate 30 Pro. We want to make this clear from the start. And this is where you should stop reading if you were expecting an official way. Yet there are other ways to do this that give us an […]

Install Google apps on Huawei
GuidesCristian PenisoaraMarch 1, 2020

There will be a lot of guides on Droid Tools about how to access certain features of the Android platform that simply are not visible to the user.  Theese will be done generally with the help of some command line Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands, a tool that Google offers for developers to debug various […]

Install ADB on Windows, macOS, and Linux
NewsRobert HabaFebruary 16, 2020