hello,
while trying to change my OS from android to e/OS manually I came to a problem based on my total lack of knowledge ( the noob is no irony).
I followed the guide from e.foundation to a page that tells me to install SDK platformtools as it provides more than just adb and fastboot.
Is this really the better option or do I need other tools for installing the OS?
Sorry if I´m just too stupid to understand what I´m doing. Just trying to get more control over my phone and data.
Im thankful for every hint and/or recommendation!
Welcome to the community forum.
Technically there’s more in the Android SDK platform tools than the sole adb and fastboot commands, but these two commands are the ones that actually help you installing an OS.
As long as any guide recommends to use the platform tools from here … SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers … there’s not much wrong with it.
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As AnotherElk said, you only need the two but platform tools has more than that. You can’t install them separately anyway.
The tutorial in the eOS website is very thorough and structured. Make sure you read it entirely before beginning and make sure to follow each and every step.
However, if you have any question about the process, don’t hesitate, on the /e/ forum or here.
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thank you, thats good to know!
ah, I see. Guess that could also have helped. Reading and doing everything step by step might not the best idea with this. Thank you for your answer!