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Ultra Fast Downloads with aria2 on Android: Multi-Connection Download

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We have all been to the situation where downloads are not as fast as we expect and we couldn’t decide whether culprit is our Network, the Server or the Download Utility/Browser we are using.

With aria2 you can get best out of your Network and the Server and can download files at optimal speed.


What is aria2?

aria2 is the next generation open-source download utility with lots of features and options and can download files and torrents in very efficient manner. You can read more about aria2 at aria2.github.io and can check documentation for latest version here.


How to download faster with aria2 on Android?

On Android, use an open source app Aria2App which can be downloaded from F-Droid or Play Store to install and control aria2 in GUI.

On first run, select In-App downloader and on next screen select the latest binary i.e. aria2 1.34.0 at the time of writing. Select In-App downlaoder again after binary download completes

  • Aria2App
  • Aria2App Init

Open sidebar menu and select Global Options. Note that we can set options per download as well.

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Android adb Backup and Restore

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What is ADB?

ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge. As the name suggests it is intended for developers to debug apps from her/his machine. ADB is a part of Android SDK which is available for Linux, Mac and Windows Desktop OS’s.

How to Connect to ADB?

You need a PC and the compatible cable (Micro USB in most cases, can be proprietary) to connect your Android Phone/Tablet. To use ADB interface enable USB Debugging in your phone under Developer Options. You can enable Developer Options menu in Android 4.0 and up by tapping Build Number under About Phone or About Tablet menu for 7 time repetitively. After you get the toast message confirmation, hit back and Developer Options will appear around About menu. Enable USB Debugging under the same. ADB command which you need to run on your PC is included in Android SDK’s “platform-tool” directory. You also need driver for your device which can be downloaded via most of the manufacturer’s website, otherwise XDA-Developers is a good source for the same.

Create ADB Backup

After you have connected everything, open a command prompt / shell in the directory you want backup to be saved —

adb devices

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