Recent Platform-Tools versions prioritize ADB over WiFi, which is great for wireless debugging but annoying for users with strict firewall rules or no WiFi adapter on their PC. R31.0.3 relies entirely on USB by default, ensuring a predictable, hardwired connection.
A diagnostic tool used to modify the Android file system from a computer when the device is in bootloader mode. It is essential for unlocking bootloaders and flashing custom ROMs or official factory images. platform-tools r31.0.3-windows
: Tools for creating Flash-Friendly File Systems on partitions. Notable Fixes in this Release It is essential for unlocking bootloaders and flashing
: The tool used to interact with the bootloader (flashing partitions, unlocking bootloaders, or booting custom recovery images). etc1tool.exe etc1tool
You can still find the official binaries via the Android Developer Archive or mirrors: : platform-tools_r31.0.3-windows.zip Linux : platform-tools_r31.0.3-linux.zip macOS : platform-tools_r31.0.3-darwin.zip Why use r31.0.3 today?
that caused unexpected crashes or connection drops on certain Windows configurations. Legacy Support:
Android SDK Platform-Tools r31.0.3 for Windows is a maintenance release of the essential command-line tools used for Android development and device management, such as . Released in August 2021