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How do you test android APK files on Galaxy S5?

I was trying to install an APK file generated by an android build. I was using Galaxy S5. I plugged the phone in via USB to my computer but adb was unable to detect the device.

$ adb devices
List of devices attached

What do I do to make this phone visible to adb? The reason why I want to use adb is this is how you install android apps onto devices. In the past you just had to select the option to enable usb debugging but in recent version of android this feature is not readily available.

Solution

  • I found the solution finally.

    1. Go to the settings menu on your GS5.
    2. Scroll down to the "System section and tap "About Device."
    3. Now scroll down to "Build number."
    4. Tap the "Build number" section seven times. (You'll see a warning that you're about to unlock developer options.)
    5. Now back out to the main settings menu, and under "SYSTEM" you'll see "Developer options" listed.
    6. Under Developer options you select USB debugging
    7. Now run adb devices in the command line and the phone will be visible