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README: fixup adb instructions, restructure slightly
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## Sideloading via ADB
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First, install `adb` (Android Debug Bridge) if you don't have it already:
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You can install the Herelink QGroundControl-v5 APK manually on your Herelink controller using ADB over USB. Follow the steps below if you're not familiar with sideloading.
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### Install ADB
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Install `adb` (Android Debug Bridge) if you don't have it already:
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- **Linux (Debian/Ubuntu):** `sudo apt install android-tools-adb`
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- **macOS:** `brew install android-platform-tools`
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- **Windows:** Download [Android SDK Platform-Tools](https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools) and extract it. Add the folder to your PATH or run `adb` from there directly.
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To install the Herelink QGroundControl-v5 APK manually on your Herelink controller:
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### Enable USB debugging
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1. Enable developer mode on the Herelink controller: `Settings` -> `About phone` -> Tap `Build number` 7 times.
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2. Then, enable USB debugging in `Settings` > `Developer options` -> `USB debugging`.
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3. Connect the Herelink controller to your computer via USB.
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### Install the APK
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1. Download the latest APK from the [Releases](https://github.com/CubePilot/qgroundcontrol-herelink/releases) page.
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2. Connect the Herelink controller to your computer via USB.
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3. Enable developer mode on the Herelink controller (tap the build number 7 times in Settings > About).
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4. Install the APK:
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2. Install the APK:
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```
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adb install QGroundControl-v5.0.8.1-herelink.apk
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```
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If a previous (sideloaded) version is already installed, use the `-r` flag to replace it:
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```
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adb install -r QGroundControl-v5.0.8.1-herelink.apk
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```
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