diff --git a/debos-recipes/qualcomm-linux-debian-rootfs.yaml b/debos-recipes/qualcomm-linux-debian-rootfs.yaml
index 0805ab89..b57313af 100644
--- a/debos-recipes/qualcomm-linux-debian-rootfs.yaml
+++ b/debos-recipes/qualcomm-linux-debian-rootfs.yaml
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ actions:
     description: Install foundational packages
     recommends: true
     packages:
+      # Android Debug Bridge (daemon)
+      - adbd
       # bluetooth
       - bluez
       # vfat tools, notably fsck.fat for the ESP