Version 33.0.1, while released in March 2022, remains a reliable choice due to its specific stability patches for Windows and older Android devices. By downloading directly from Google’s repository using the link format provided, setting up the Path environment variable, and learning the basic ADB/Fastboot commands outlined above, you can turn your Windows command line into the most powerful tool in your Android arsenal.
It is best to keep the tools in a permanent, easy-to-remember folder. A common best practice is to move the extracted platform-tools folder to the root of your C: drive.
To use the tools via the Command Prompt (CMD) on Windows, follow these steps: