Once you have checkmarked that requirement, you could then proceed ahead to execute the desired ADB Commands [such as the one to boot your device to recovery mode or fastboot mode, or using ADB shell commands to remove preinstalled apps from your device]. Moreover, it is always recommended to have the latest version of this tool.
But every once in a blue moon, an exception might creep into this rule. And this is exactly what has happened now. After installing the latest version of platform tools, many users have reported that they are no longer able to access the FastbootD Mode. As a result of which, they are unable to flash a few specific partition files that are specially designed for this mode. So what about the fix? Well, you just need to downgrade the Android SDK Platform Tools to an older version. This isn’t just a one-off incident, it has happened before as well and there’s every possibility of it happening again in the not so distance future. Therefore, it is always recommended that you be acquainted with the steps to get this job done. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
How to Downgrade Android SDK Platform Tools
That’s it. These were the steps to downgrade Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
How to Download an Older version of Android SDK Platform Tools
If you head over to the official Google website that houses the Android SDK Platform Tools, then you will only be able to get hold of the latest version. So how to grab an older version of Platform Tools? Well, you just need to tweak the URL a little bit and you’ll be able to download the desired version.
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