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Nexus S/Unrecognized Device

I've looked everywhere on the forums and tried every known combination on trying to install my Nexus S 4G drivers. I've uninstalled all the drivers on my computer, shutdown my computer for 5 mins and powered it back on, downloaded the SDK Tool Manager, tried installing Google Drivers, tried using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit for the drivers...EVERYTHING. All I'm trying to do is get my computer to read my Nexus so I can re-root my phone. If someone knows something that will get my pc to read new drivers PLEASE HALP!!!

I get the same problem when i use my original usb cable. I solved my problem by using my nokia usb cable which also have micro usb plug.
HTC Sensation z710e
ICS 4.0.3
Sense version 4.0
Software Sense-o-maniac v1.4
Kernel. 3.0.30 Bricked v1.4
Radio 11.68.3504

Hey bud
Go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EA6DlAqYUeo#at=189
There's a video "how to... .," and in the description is a link to a zip that has the correct drivers.
Let me know how it goes
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i had exact same problem, i solved it by enabling usb debugging under developer settings. and i am on the factory usb line. and if youre on jellybean, make sure you enable the dev options on the top right corner as well. hope this helps.

I've seen that video several times and I have installed the drivers but even after installing them my pc still reads my Nexus as and Unknown Device. USB debugging is on and I'm currently running ICS 4.0.3. I haven't tried a different cable which is going to be my next step. I just have to find the one of the many I have. I will post an update here very shortly

doktabl4ck said:
I've seen that video several times and I have installed the drivers but even after installing them my pc still reads my Nexus as and Unknown Device. USB debugging is on and I'm currently running ICS 4.0.3. I haven't tried a different cable which is going to be my next step. I just have to find the one of the many I have. I will post an update here very shortly
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You have exactly same problem as me. Another non factory usb cable will surely fix your problem.
HTC Sensation z710e
ICS 4.0.3
Sense version 4.0
Software Sense-o-maniac v1.4
Kernel. 3.0.30 Bricked v1.4
Radio 11.68.3504

...no prob
Did you try this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSD92Qjt5Og&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Try a new cable and reinstall the sdk
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snowman77 said:
Try a new cable and reinstall the sdk
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Sorry for the delayed reply, being sick isn't fun.....I tried another cable and it didn't work either. I was at work last night with another cable and on my work computer and the computer still shows up as Unknown device. Could it be my root that's making my phone read like that?

doktabl4ck said:
I've looked everywhere on the forums and tried every known combination on trying to install my Nexus S 4G drivers. I've uninstalled all the drivers on my computer, shutdown my computer for 5 mins and powered it back on, downloaded the SDK Tool Manager, tried installing Google Drivers, tried using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit for the drivers...EVERYTHING. All I'm trying to do is get my computer to read my Nexus so I can re-root my phone. If someone knows something that will get my pc to read new drivers PLEASE HALP!!!
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I followed this and it worked the first time for my Nexus S and Windows 7, not sure if it works for a 4G:
Install-nexus-s-windows-usb-drivers/

need help.

I have no idea what i did, but my Nexus 7 formatted every file on there, there's not even a rom it can boot into....I can boot into recovery, but I have no idea how I can bring a file and load a rom on Nexus 7 because I can only get to three things..bootloader, recovery and google (unlocked) that's stuck there because of no rom.
using nexus 7 toolkit...but i'm probably doing something wrong...getting device not found.
can someone give me a noob guide on what i can try to fix this

Use the flash back to stock option with device will not boot checked on wugfresh toolkit
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the computer is not picking up the nexus 7...it makes a sound when i connect or disconnect the USB, but it doesn't show up on the computer.
really need help...i'm sure this can be fixed since i can boot into recovery or boot loader...

djricekcn said:
the computer is not picking up the nexus 7...it makes a sound when i connect or disconnect the USB, but it doesn't show up on the computer.
really need help...i'm sure this can be fixed since i can boot into recovery or boot loader...
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Did you try installing the driver package that comes with Wugs?
Its sounds like it isnt finding the drivers to me.Are you using a custom recovery or the stock?
Try using Odin and see if it recognizes it.

Kodiack99 said:
Did you try installing the driver package that comes with Wugs?
Its sounds like it isnt finding the drivers to me.Are you using a custom recovery or the stock?
Try using Odin and see if it recognizes it.
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i thought odin is for samsung devices...where do i download one that works with N7?
I'm trying to install drivers, but it's not doing anything but opening up pictures with how to install in Wugs.
using wugs, it does pick up as grooper under device manager, but doesn't show on the MY COMPUTER section
not sure what you mean by recover or stock, but i can get into Clockword Mod Recover 6.0.1.0...does that help?
**tried odin 3.7 but it isn't doing anything

LOL sorry I got a few devices and 2 out of 3 are samsung.
Maybe try to install the drivers in the toolkit here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195 ,if you can get a image on there you should be able to flash it with Clockwork if you select install from zip.
I dont suppose you made a backup with Clockwork?

If you can get adb working you can easily flash it back to stock by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796

how do i do this when i can't boot into android
Driver Installation
This seems to be the most confusing part for many people. Be patient and thoroughly read all the instructions.
Enable usb debugging on your device (found under Settings > Developer Options)
NOTE: Since Android 4.2 the Developer Options are hidden by default.
To enable them, go to Settings > About Phone, and tap on build number around seven times. A small dialog will appear letting you know "You are now a developer!"
Install the abd driver - detailed instructions for installing or upgrading and existing driver on your version of Windows can be found at http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html
Once the driver is installed open a command prompt and change directories to <your sdk directory>\platform-tools (see #2). From the command prompt run "adb devices". This will list any adb-capable devices that are connected to the computer by their serial number assuming your drivers are installed correctly. Recap:
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can't figure it out....
"devices not found"

djricekcn said:
can't figure it out....
"devices not found"
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Did you install the drivers from the nexus toolkit?
And maybe try a reboot of your pc,and try unplugging usb and replugging while in fast boot.
Also check in CWM and see if a backup has every been made even if its old, its better than where you are now.

there's no backup of anything on the nexus...everything got wiped somehow. nexus 7 toolkit keep tellingthe resource loader cache doesn't have loader mUI entry" whichs tells me it's ok..
adb: unable to connect backup
unplug / reboot / different ports...basic pc stuff already done

Maybe try using a different cable,Other than that maybe try a different pc and see if it loads a default driver to at least give you access to put a zip file on it to flash,could be your driver is corrupt on that pc never heard of it installing a nexus as grooper.
Besides that I'm at a loss.
Best of luck,hopefully you get it figured out.

so...i've tried the following already just to make it clear...
i already tried all the basic pc things
-switch usb ports
-reboot pc
-use usb2
-use usb3 ports
-use a different computer (one 8, one XP)....both...i don't really know what to do cause instructions seems to be mostly in 7 and/or just not working on 8
-rebooted asus n7
if someone can give me step by step, noob guide...instead of saying try thing / that, it may help me.

djricekcn said:
there's no backup of anything on the nexus...everything got wiped somehow. nexus 7 toolkit keep tellingthe resource loader cache doesn't have loader mUI entry" whichs tells me it's ok..
adb: unable to connect backup
unplug / reboot / different ports...basic pc stuff already done
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A lot of people who think every thing got stopped find their files under /storage/emulated/0
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Clean ROM 2.5 - leanKernel 0.7

Try this to get adb working it was a fix for this guy. If adb works you can flash stock images.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30230955&postcount=8

If you're using one of the toolkits you should be able to push an image to it.
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Kearkan said:
If you're using one of the toolkits you should be able to push an image to it.
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which is what I'm having trouble with...it's not picking up....
and can't find media player 13....only find some sort of pack..tried it...not working becuase it's not applicable with W8 even though i downloaded the W8 version..arg.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/download-windows-media-player
Included in Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro, but doesn't include DVD playback. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 8. To get Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 8 N and KN editions, download the Media Feature Pack.
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I had exactly the same problem. I was able to restore mine to stock 4.2 without ever having the Nexus 7 show up under my computer. My understanding is that it isn't supposed to show up there unless it is booted into android, but I could be wrong. Anyways, just try downloading the stock N7 firmware and installing with the Unroot and restore stock option in the Wugfresh Toolkit, and if you want root and custom recovery back, simply use the option to reroot and follow the instructions. That's what I did and it worked like a charm.
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was able to get it working with a MAC, can't adb push on the computer i have at home...not recognizing it even after drivers installed...well it recognizes but adb doesn't.

Need some help installing drivers

So I got my n4 last week and I've been trying to unlock and root it to no avail. I've tried using the toolkit as well as using the method indicated in another thread on xda. I keep getting errors when trying to install the drivers.
I've been able to get the adb driver installed on win 7, but not the fastboot driver (using the toolkit).
I've even tried installing the drivers using the toolkit on a VM running xp without any luck.
Could someone please help me out with this? I remember having similar issues when rouoting my captivate, but I was able to use my work laptop to install the drivers (I don't have admin rights anymore).
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A) Proofread.
B) Reboot into recovery and plug the phone into the computer. Go to device manager on your computer, look for the USB device with the yellow exclamation point, update the driver. Reboot your computer.

estallings15 said:
A) Proofread.
B) Reboot into recovery and plug the phone into the computer. Go to device manager on your computer, look for the USB device with the yellow exclamation point, update the driver. Reboot your computer.
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A) Wow that was bad, corrected
B) No devices were displayed in device manager when I booted to recovery. By the way, when I tried to update the drivers in fastboot mode, I kept getting errors.

Perhaps an earlier driver needs uninstalled? Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1992345

I tried that driver, that is the driver I referenced in the OP, sorry for boy linking.
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Austin Ag06 said:
I tried that driver, that is the driver I referenced in the OP, sorry for boy linking.
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I was actually referring to the comments in the thread. A ton of people had issues installing. I thought you might try some of their methods.

Nexus 4 No OS Installed TWRP

Guys I need your help.
I have Nexus 4 16GB pre owned. Bought it with Cyanogenmod 10.2 installed already and rooted. Then CM11 nightlies came and I installed it OTA but it seems that it has a lot of bugs so I rolled back to CM10. When I rolled back and rebooted, it does not come up (Google and Cyanogenmod logo only). I rebooted it to bootload mode, then recovery (TWRP) and accidentally wiped out everything including ROM/OS. I don't have that much knowledge in restoring my phone. I tried connecting it to PC (WinXP) and it does not recognize the device. Tried everything posted in different forums on how to connect my device to PC but to no avail. Cannot do USB debugging thing 'cause I can only utilize device's recovery mode (TWRP). I'm thinking now on having this device repaired by cellphone repair shop just to install OS.Anyone can help? Other forums look like too technical for me. Noob here, really.

Hi I've just had a quick look, try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
It mentions about installing drivers and says the USB Debugging ones are not required.
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MyCanSeeYou said:
Hi I've just had a quick look, try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
It mentions about installing drivers and says the USB Debugging ones are not required.
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Thanks! Still cannot connect my Nexus 4 to either Mac and Windows even after downloading/installing these drivers. PC/Mac still does not recognize my device. Changed USB cables etc and still cannot get through.

spitfiremaxtm said:
Thanks! Still cannot connect my Nexus 4 to either Mac and Windows even after downloading/installing these drivers. PC/Mac still does not recognize my device. Changed USB cables etc and still cannot get through.
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your bootloader is unlocked? (apologizes for my english, i'm from brasil but i'm trying to help, the same happen to me)
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spitfiremaxtm said:
Guys I need your help.
I have Nexus 4 16GB pre owned. Bought it with Cyanogenmod 10.2 installed already and rooted. Then CM11 nightlies came and I installed it OTA but it seems that it has a lot of bugs so I rolled back to CM10. When I rolled back and rebooted, it does not come up (Google and Cyanogenmod logo only). I rebooted it to bootload mode, then recovery (TWRP) and accidentally wiped out everything including ROM/OS. I don't have that much knowledge in restoring my phone. I tried connecting it to PC (WinXP) and it does not recognize the device. Tried everything posted in different forums on how to connect my device to PC but to no avail. Cannot do USB debugging thing 'cause I can only utilize device's recovery mode (TWRP). I'm thinking now on having this device repaired by cellphone repair shop just to install OS.Anyone can help? Other forums look like too technical for me. Noob here, really.
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Reported your post and recommended it get moved to the Nexus 4 Q/A section. This should allow you to get more accurate answers to your questions.

sconetto said:
your bootloader is unlocked? (apologizes for my english, i'm from brasil but i'm trying to help, the same happen to me)
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Yes, it's unlocked. Stuck at TWRP recovery mode and can't connect to either Mac or Windows.

spitfiremaxtm said:
Yes, it's unlocked. Stuck at TWRP recovery mode and can't connect to either Mac or Windows.
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try to put your n4 in bootloader mode, i think its volume down and power button, and connect your n4 to a windows pc with the nexus root toolkit openned, in nrt there is a section, i think is recovery section, select the soft bricked/bootloop, follow the instructions, this proceed solved my problem this option will wipe all your data and files, so you lost all the things you have in your n4. (again, sorry my english, just trying to help) hope i helped
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sconetto said:
try to put your n4 in bootloader mode, i think its volume down and power button, and connect your n4 to a windows pc with the nexus root toolkit openned, in nrt there is a section, i think is recovery section, select the soft bricked/bootloop, follow the instructions, this proceed solved my problem this option will wipe all your data and files, so you lost all the things you have in your n4. (again, sorry my english, just trying to help) hope i helped
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Thank you! Will try this and let you know if it worked. Thanks again.

Helped me too

spitfiremaxtm said:
Thank you! Will try this and let you know if it worked. Thanks again.
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ok i hope works
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Boot up holding vol down so you are at the android part.
Then attached your phone to your PC and use adb push to push a custom rom or download your source image from google.
Grab the google factory image here https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/occam-krt16s-factory-2006f418.tgz
Then do adb shell
mkdir /sdcard/Download
exit
adb push /donwload folder/name of the zip /sdcard/Download
Then go to recovery twrp and install the zip
Should get you up and running
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Boot up holding vol down so you are at the android part.
Then attached your phone to your PC and use adb push to push a custom rom or download your source image from google.
Grab the google factory image here https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/occam-krt16s-factory-2006f418.tgz
Then do adb shell
mkdir /sdcard/Download
exit
adb push /donwload folder/name of the zip /sdcard/Download
Then go to recovery twrp and install the zip
Should get you up and running

Frustrating TWRP Issue

Hey, so today I wanted to install a new ROM on my SM-N900 Note 3. I flashed TWRP, and rebooted. Then I booted into TWRP and opened Android File transfer on my Mac. It kept saying please connect USB device. Other parts of the system do not read the device, however TWRP says the device is charging from my Mac's USB port. I moved to my Windows computer and connected the device. Still nothing. I tried multiple USB cables both 2.0 and 3.0. Nothing works! Can someone help me? I have no OS installed! I don't want to use ODIN or download mode because I would prefer to the install the ROM I'm trying to install because it seems silly that I have recovery access but can't access the file transfer.
Thanks, Justin

No SD Card?
justinxfan said:
Hey, so today I wanted to install a new ROM on my SM-N900 Note 3. I flashed TWRP, and rebooted. Then I booted into TWRP and opened Android File transfer on my Mac. It kept saying please connect USB device. Other parts of the system do not read the device, however TWRP says the device is charging from my Mac's USB port. I moved to my Windows computer and connected the device. Still nothing. I tried multiple USB cables both 2.0 and 3.0. Nothing works! Can someone help me? I have no OS installed! I don't want to use ODIN or download mode because I would prefer to the install the ROM I'm trying to install because it seems silly that I have recovery access but can't access the file transfer.
Thanks, Justin
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via PC, Odin is the easiest way.
va Mobile, Recovery + ROM in SD card is the easiest way.

nijom said:
via PC, Odin is the easiest way.
va Mobile, Recovery + ROM in SD card is the easiest way.
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I've used ODIN before but I had thought was incompatible with zips. I'll try it today though. And no, I don't have an SD card. I'm trying to move the files into my internal storage.
Thanks, Justin.

MTP doesn't work with TWRP. You'll have to use adb and push the zip to your internal storage. Then flash it through TWRP.
There are many guides on how to do this, it is very simple. Good luck
Edit- i see you're using a mac, not sure if adb works on there.. never tried myself.. always installed linux on any apple product i've owned
I haven't researched it so it might work straight away, but if not just create a vm with xp, ubuntu or something and use adb through there
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celderic said:
MTP doesn't work with TWRP. You'll have to use adb and push the zip to your internal storage. Then flash it through TWRP.
There are many guides on how to do this, it is very simple. Good luck
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That's strange, I'm pretty sure my old Nexus 7 could do this. Oh well.
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adb devices
does not work. It doesn't show the device in recovery. File transfer and ADB only work while the OS is booted up.

justinxfan said:
That's strange, I'm pretty sure my old Nexus 7 could do this. Oh well.
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Same with my old S2
It's a bug with TWRP for the n9005, i posted in the thread 4 or 5 months ago.
Sorry i've just finished work, will be back in an hour or two.
I thiught there was an ADB button in TWRP?
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celderic said:
Same with my old S2
It's a bug with TWRP for the n9005, i posted in the thread 4 or 5 months ago.
Sorry i've just finished work, will be back in an hour or two.
I thiught there was an ADB button in TWRP?
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There's a button in TWRP called disable MTP or enable MTP. It has no effect. I cannot find any sign of a ADB button.

justinxfan said:
There's a button in TWRP called disable MTP or enable MTP. It has no effect. I cannot find any sign of a ADB button.
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ADB sideload, under the advanced tab.
https://twrp.me/faq/ADBSideload.html
I just looked myself and it is there.. if there's a way of taking screenshots in recovery, somebody let me know and i'll post a pic here
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Ahhh I've seen that button before. Didn't jnowbwhat it did so I didn't touch it. Now that I understand it, I'll give it a try.
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justinxfan said:
Ahhh I've seen that button before. Didn't jnowbwhat it did so I didn't touch it. Now that I understand it, I'll give it a try.
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Good luck! Let me know if you run into any problems.
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Nope. Not working. Started ADB sideload from TWRP and tried to push in a random zip from my computer (about 2 mb). it said error: device not found.

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Someone can clarify this?