No, Android Isn't Getting Rid of ADB: What Google's Changes Really Mean

Android is not removing standard ADB. Samsung, Google and Android researchers are making separate changes to recovery, ...
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Simple ADB Backup Backs Up Your Android Phone from the Desktop, No Root Required

Windows/Linux/Android (4.0+): Most Android backup tools require root, or run from your phone and save your data to your SD card. Simple ADB Backup is different. The app runs from and backs up your ...