Getting Started — ADB Pro

Up and Running in 5 Steps

Follow these steps to install, configure, and start using ADB Pro with your Android projects.

Installation

Open your JetBrains IDE and go to Settings > Plugins > Marketplace. Search for "ADB Pro" and click Install. Restart your IDE when prompted. ADB Pro is also available directly from plugins.jetbrains.com.

Activate Your License

A 30-day free trial starts automatically on first launch — no credit card required. For paid licenses, go to Settings > Tools > ADB Pro > License. JetBrains handles all license validation through their marketplace infrastructure.

Open an Android Project

Open any Android project in IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio. ADB Pro auto-detects your Gradle configuration, signing configs, and build variants. The "ADB Pro" tool window appears in the right sidebar of your IDE.

Your First AAB Install

Run ./gradlew bundleRelease in the terminal. Open the AAB Tools tab in the ADB Pro tool window. Click "Quick Install AAB" or select the detected .aab file. Choose a connected device from the dropdown. Done — your app bundle is installed!

Explore Features

Each tab in the ADB Pro tool window is a self-contained tool. For the fastest setup, try Quick Setup — it analyzes your project and configures dependencies, R8 obfuscation rules, resource guarding, build performance optimizations, and CI/CD pipelines in a single click. Or explore individual tools: R8 Assistant for intelligent obfuscation rules, Release Readiness for pre-release checks, Bundle Inspector for size analysis, Lint Tools for code quality, and more. Every feature is designed to work independently — use what you need, when you need it.

Recommended Release Workflow

Follow this workflow for a smooth, confidence-inspiring release cycle.

release-workflow.sh
# 0. (Optional) One-click Quick Setup for new projects
#    Open Quick Setup tab → Select your SDK stack
#    Click "Apply All" — dependencies, R8 rules, Res Guard, CI/CD configured

# 1. Build the release bundle
./gradlew bundleRelease

# 2. Inspect bundle size and contents
#    Open Bundle Inspector tab → load the .aab
#    Review size breakdown, resource audit, redundancy scan

# 3. Run lint checks
#    Open Lint Tools tab → Run Analysis
#    Review severity breakdowns and fix suggestions

# 4. Generate and review R8/ProGuard rules
#    Open R8 Assistant tab → Scan Dependencies
#    Apply recommended rules, select obfuscation dictionary

# 5. Run the release checklist
#    Open Release Readiness tab → Run All Checks
#    Ensure all 13 checkpoints pass (debug flags, API keys, signing, etc.)

# 6. Install and test on device
#    Open AAB Tools tab → Quick Install AAB
#    Select device → Install → Smoke test

# 7. Ship it!
#    Upload to Google Play Console with confidence

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about getting started with ADB Pro.

Which IDEs are supported?

ADB Pro supports IntelliJ IDEA 2022.3+ and Android Studio Giraffe+. Both Community and Ultimate editions of IntelliJ IDEA are supported.

Does it work with Kotlin DSL (build.gradle.kts)?

Yes, both Groovy (build.gradle) and Kotlin DSL (build.gradle.kts) are fully supported. ADB Pro automatically detects and parses both formats.

Do I need to install bundletool separately?

No. ADB Pro downloads and manages bundletool automatically. You don't need to install any external tools — everything is handled within the plugin.

Where are my settings stored?

All settings are stored locally via IntelliJ's persistence framework. Sensitive data such as passwords and signing keys are stored using the OS credential store (Keychain on macOS, Credential Manager on Windows, Secret Service on Linux).

Is my source code sent anywhere?

No. ADB Pro operates entirely on your machine. There is no telemetry, no data collection, and no external network calls. Your source code, build artifacts, and project configuration never leave your local environment.

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