Ensure no rogue adb or fastboot exists in system PATH before the verified directory:
where adb (Windows)
which adb (macOS/Linux)
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-FileHash .\platform-tools_r35.0.1-windows.zip -Algorithm SHA256
macOS / Linux
shasum -a 256 platform-tools_r35.0.1-linux.zip
✅ If the hashes match, your download is verified.
Verification starts at the source. Never download Platform Tools from third-party forums, YouTube descriptions, or file-sharing sites. Malicious actors often inject scripts into fake ADB binaries to steal data. androidsdk platform tools verified
The official URL:
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Google maintains this page. As of the latest update, the ZIP file is named something like platform-tools_r35.0.1-windows.zip (for Windows) or similar for Mac/Linux. Ensure no rogue adb or fastboot exists in
| Symptom | Probable Cause | Solution |
|---------|---------------|----------|
| adb says unauthorized | Missing RSA key trust | Check device prompt; revoke USB debugging authorizations |
| fastboot not detecting device | Driver issue (Windows) | Install Google USB Driver via SDK Manager |
| Checksum mismatch | Corrupt or tampered download | Re-download from official source |
| adb server version doesn't match | Multiple adb instances | Kill all adb processes, use only verified version |
Verification serves three main purposes: Windows (PowerShell) Get-FileHash
Skipping verification can lead to: