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adb: Terminate the adb server process.
$ adb kill-server
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The command "adb kill-server" is used in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to terminate the ADB server process. ADB is a command-line tool that facilitates communication between a computer and an Android device.

The "adb kill-server" command is used to stop the ADB server, which is responsible for managing the communication between the computer and connected Android devices. When executed, this command will halt the ADB server, terminating any ongoing connections or services.

This command is often used as a troubleshooting step in case there are issues with ADB connectivity or if there's a need to restart the ADB server for any reason. After executing "adb kill-server", the ADB server can be restarted using the "adb start-server" command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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