How to Install or Uninstall Apps with ADB

Description

This guide explains how to install, uninstall, and update applications using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

Requirements

• Android Platform Tools (ADB)
• Workstation (PC or laptop) on the same network as the device
• Port 5555 open between the device and the workstation
• APK file of the application you want to install or update

Connecting with ADB

1. Download the Android Platform Tools from: https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
   
   Please note that ADB is already integrated in the TEOS On-Premise version. Therefore, this step is not required when using TEOS On-Premise. The adb.exe file is located within the TEOS installation folder at:
   C:\Program Files\TEOS Manage\www\backbone\adb
   
   
2. Extract the downloaded file to a folder. By default, this will be:
   C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools
   
   
   
3. Open a Command Prompt window (CMD).
   
   
   
4. In the Command Prompt window, type the following to start the ADB process:
   cd (the folder containing the adb.exe file)
   adb devices
   
   
   
5. Execute the following command to connect to a device:
   adb connect
   
   You have now established a connection between ADB and the device.

Installing an application

1. To install an application using ADB, ensure that the .apk file is available in the same folder as the adb.exe file.
   
   
   
2. Installing an application: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command to install an application:
   adb -s install
   
   
   
3. Updating an application: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command to update an application:
   adb -s install -r -d
   
   You have now successfully installed or updated an application using ADB.

Uninstalling an application

1. To uninstall an application through ADB, you need to know the package name of the application. For TEOS applications, the package names are listed below.
   
   
2. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command to uninstall an application:
   adb -s uninstall
   
   Package names for TEOS applications:
   TEOS Android Player: com.teos.manage
   TEOS Control: com.teos.teoscontrol
   TEOS Cloud Control: com.teos.cloudcontrol
   TEOS Connect: com.tdmsignage.teosconnect
   BRAVIA Supervisor: com.teos.supervisor

Please note:
It is not possible to uninstall system applications.

You have now successfully uninstalled an application using ADB.