How to Set up and use ADB for an easy way to push apk files to your Android device

If you regularly work with apks, it's worth taking the time to setup

the Android Debug Bridge (adb) asthis program can push an apk and
install it in one easy step. (First publish on laptopmag)
Connect your device to the computer and ensure debugging is enabled.
Download and install the Android SDK on your computer.
Once the SDK is installed, launch the Android SDK Manager (located in
the program-files/android-sdks folder.) Ensure the 'Android SDK
PlatformTools' checkbox is ticked and hit 'Install'.
Once the installation is complete, locate theadb.exe program (inside
program-files/android-sdks/platform-tools) and right click on it while
holding the 'Shift' key. Select 'open command line window here' and
adb will launch a newwindow. This is where you'll type all your
commands.
Start by typing 'adb devices' and hitting 'Enter.' If you've connected
your devicesuccessfully, it will be listed in the adb window. If it
isn't listed, try connecting your device to a different port and check
you have the correct drivers installed.
Once adb recognizes your device, type 'adb install' followed by the
location of the apk, including the filename and its .apk extension.
Hit 'Enter.'
When the process is complete, the app willappear in your app drawer
and be ready to use.