added details on setting file transfer mode

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## Steps to Install adb on your PC

  * Get[ SDK Platform tools](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools) package specific to your PC OS

  * Check the installation instructions and install dependencies as per the details on the site.

     > Please note: Windows users will need the proper drivers installed on their computer

### For Ubuntu users:

  *  Open a terminal window and type:

  ```

  sudo apt update

  sudo apt install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot

  ```

### To check ADB version type:

  ```

  adb version

  ```

### Sample output:

  ```

  Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.36

  ```

### Set File transfer mode on the device

* On the phone you would need to change the default USB Preferences

  Steps to do this are

* Swipe down on the phone once it is connected via USB to an adb enabled PC

* You would see an option 'Android system: Charging this device via USB'

> This is the default mode when connected via USB

* Tap on the option to display other modes available

* Select 'File Transfer mode'

* Come out of the screen