terminal auto complete doesnot work in adb command

Question

I'm using Ubuntu 14.04 (updated), in terminal, auto complete works well but when I'm using adb command in terminal, auto complete does not work anymore..

Answer 1

Just perform the following simple steps:

1. Copy and paste the adb bash completion from here on github by mbrubeck and save in a file named adb.txt or the name you prefer.
2. Store the file somewhere safe. Anywhere you want in your $PATH. I choose /bin but the standard file location is /usr/local/bin.
3. Use your favorite editor of choice (which should be vim IMHO) to edit your ~/.bashrc file.

4. Add the following lines (substitute your own path to the adb bash completion file) to the end of your ~/.bashrc file (not edit the .bashrc in sudo mode):

   if [ -e /bin/adb.txt ] ; then
     source /bin/adb.txt
   fi
   

5. Save and quit. To reload your bash type:

   source ~/.bashrc
   

6. Check if it works. Type adb d and press Tab to see if it autocompletes to adb devices.

Here you can find the full manual to AutoComplete ADB.

Answer 2

1. Download this script.

2. Install bash-completion if you haven't already by running:

   sudo apt-get install bash-completion

3. Copy the downloaded file from step 1 into the /etc/bash_completion.d folder

4. Restart your shell.