For many users, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) probably isn’t a familiar term when talking about Android smartphones. But spend long enough dabbling in the ecosystem’s more advanced capabilities, and you’ll likely come across ADB as a common tool for exploring your phone’s inner workings, modding the OS, and even rooting your device.In light of Android’s upcoming sideloading changes, I imagine a few more people will soon become familiar with this particular tool. When installing apps from unverified developers, Google will soon present two choices: go through the new “advanced flow,” which includes a 24-hour protective waiting period, or enable Debugging in Developer Options and install the app instantly via ADB.