Ok peeps... I've flustered myself over this issue for a while, and noticed in a couple other threads that others are having this issue as well, so I'm posting what I hope to be a "cure all" for devices not reading in Windows as MTP devices. This should work in any and every Google Nexus devices, with the one exception being the actual Galaxy Nexus (model SCH-I515) because it's driver is distributed by solely by Samsung.
A little background:
For a long while, I had my device all nice and set up, ready to use and work with as I so pleased, and then it seemed like there was a driver update, and from then on out, I couldn't get my device (in this case, the Nexus 7 Grouper) to be read by Windows as anything other than a PTP (camera) device... I looked high and low over the internet (including this site) for a fix to my problem, a number of offerings to look over, and seemingly only one of them worked. So... Here I am to share it with you all, so hopefully you don't have to fight with it (anymore) like I did...
Just a quick FYI, this worked for me using BOTH Windows Vista (64 bit) and Windows 7 (64 bit), and really should be pretty much universal for all versions of Windows (but don't quote me on that, I'm not saying it with 100% confidence)
Now, a lot of the pages that I came across in my search suggested that you have to uninstall this or that, reboot a half dozen times, and really, more work than it actually took, so I'm going to offer up the way that worked for me, and did so simply. I'm not saying that pages like TheByteSmasher's or sfhub's version for the 2013 N7 model didn't work, simply that they took more steps than what actually worked for me with less hassle. That all being said, let's get to fixing the issue at hand...
I suggest that on your computer that you have a display of your computer's drives (start menu, then selecting/entering the "computer" option)
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in the background while you're doing all of this. Visually, it serves as an aid for what you may or may not have to do. If at any time your device shows up in your computer's devices in MTP mode, you should already be fine. If not, please continue.
On your device:
Begin by plugging your device into your computer using a data-compatible USB cord (most stock cords that come with your device are).
If your computer starts trying to install device drivers, let it take it's course, and see if your device is working "as is" with USB Debugging.
Note that every time you switch debugging on or off, or switching between MTP and PTP, your computer could/might install drivers for each mode. Let this finish before making another selection.
Open the Settings app.
Choose Storage.
Touch the Menu icon button, and then choose the command USB Computer Connection. (Might be up in the corner somewhere, in a pulldown menu... Mine had 3 dots set up like a colon if that helps ya get the image)
There should be two options; MTP and PTP.
Ensure that there’s a check mark by the Media Device (MTP) option.
Back out of the Storage tab, and go into Developer Options.
If Developer options is not available to you, go to "About phone/tablet/device", and where your build number is listed, tap that section 7 times. After about the 4th time of you tapping it, it'll toast you a little notification that just says "continue tapping for developer mode"
Once you're in Developers Options, go to the Debugging area, and select enabling of USB Debugging.
On your computer:
Get into your device manager. This can be done a number of ways, some of which depend on which version of Windows you're on... I personally use the WindowsIcon+PauseButton shortcut feature, but if you need directions on this;
Clicking the Start button > click Control Panel > System and Security > under System, clicking Device Manager.* Administrator permission might be required depending on settings and your user account of your computer. Another way to do this, again depending on which version of Windows you have, could be done by opening the Start button, and in the search feature typing in "device manager"
Once in device manager, it'll display all devices connected to your computer. If you're unsure as to which connects to your device, simply pay attention to the device manager while you unplug your device (it'll refresh) and then plug your device back in (another refresh will happen). Chances are, it'll be either a collapsable tab called "Android device/phone/tablet" or it'll be in your "Portable Devices" collapsable tab. (It could also be in USB controller/devices, for whatever reason) Whichever one it is for you, expand that tab and it'll show something like "Android Composite ADB Bootloader Interface" or some variation of those words. This is good, we know that your computer is reading that your device is connected, even if it's not (presently) allowing MTP.
Double-click the Android Composite ADB Bootloader Interface submenu item, and it'll pull up the properties of it, giving you 3 tabs to select from. Go to the "Driver" tab, and read what version of driver it says you have installed.
Taking a step away from that for a minute, download the latest Google USB Driver zip and save it into a directory where you can easily find it... Download folder or desktop work fine, whichever you're more comfortable with.
BTW, if for whatever reason the link above doesn't work, you can go directly to the Google USB driver page and download it from there, but the first link takes you directly to the latest download zip file itself...
Once you have the file downloaded, extract it into a folder using a program like WinRAR or other zip file utilities.
NOTE: The next step is not mandatory, but I suggest it for users who are knowledgeable enough to know that there are files, folders, and other such things on your computer are not meant to be messed with, and if you do so, you could mess up your computer. What I'm doing will not mess up your computer AT ALL, but if you decide to mess with other things in folders we're going to access, then YOU can mess it up. You've been notified, I'm not going to take responsability for your actions, because if all you do is follow my directions, NOTHING bad will happen. If you're uncomfortable with messing with system folders/files, just skip to the step beyond this... This one is done purely for cosmetic and easily accessible reference reasons only.... That being said, go into your computer's driver's folder, which will usually be found at C:\Windows\System32\drivers. From there, create a new folder and call it "Android", and then go into it. Take the files that you extracted in the previous step, and move them all to here. After moving them all into the android folder, remember the location you're at in Windows, you'll be using it in the next step...
Whether or not you did the previous step, it's important that you know where the files you extracted are now placed. Going back to the device manager program, in the tab "driver", you'll see where it says "Update Driver". Click that.
A prompt will come up asking if you want to "search (online) automaticly for updated driver software" or to "browse your computer for driver software". You have already downloaded the latest driver, and honestly the automatic search often finds a driver that's useless or doesn't work right, so you'd select to browse your computer... If you moved the files into the drivers folder done a couple steps back, provided you haven't named your computer or placed the files on another drive than your C:/ drive, your location for what you're looking for should be C:\Windows\System32\drivers\Android\latest_usb_driver_windows\usb_driver. Feel free to copy and paste that upon your need, and place it directly into the "search for driver software in this location" box.. Hitting "Next" should bring you to the next step (below). If you didn't move the files (or they're in a different directory, or for whatever reason the above didn't work for you), then you're going to have to point your computer to where you placed the extracted files... And this kinda gets "iffy", as in "if the computer sees what you've done" or you actually have to "hold it's hand" to recognize what you've done. In other words, at this state of implementing the files, you computer really hasn't recognized them (the driver files) existing on your computer. So, chances are, you're going to have to do some hand-holding, which is fine, because atleast this way, we know we're all doing it in a way that both you and your computer aren't having to guess....From here what you'll need to do is select "Let me pick from a list of drivers on my computer" and upon doing so, UN-ticking the "show compatible hardware" check-box. You should see now a couple of selection boxes listed as Manufacturer and Model. Do NEITHER of these. Instead, click the "Have Disk" option, and a "Install from disk" menu will pop up. From there, go into "Browse..." and point your computer to wherever you placed the extracted files, opening all the folders until you come to a file called android_winusb.inf, and selecting it. This will guarantee that your computer is grabbing and using the exact file you're wanting it to, the correct driver update installation.
After selecting the "android_winusb.inf" file and hitting Open/OK, it'll bring you back to where you un-ticked the "show compatible hardware" option earlier, with it now being re-ticked (which is fine). There might be a few listings as to which you can choose from there under the "model" tab, and any of those should work for you. You have to CLICK which one you want until a popup appears. I just chose the one with the longest name, figured it served the most purposes... :laugh:
Anyways, your driver will start installing... You'll likely hit a warning message that says something to the extent of "this driver cannot be verified"... Shoot right through that and allow it, and your device will finish installing the driver... If your sound is on, you'll notice a new device connection sound... Check back in the contents of your computer connections, and you should see your "new" device listed there. If not, sometimes a restart might be required.
Congrats, your device is now seen by Windows:
If this helped you, I'd love a thanks!
reserved....
TToTT said:
... download the ... driver ... from there...
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User 1wayjonny has also made his offering of what he calls "Naked Drivers" which offers more "Universal" android coverage than just Nexus devices, though I haven't tested/used them myself. Procedure would be the same as above, just pointing to his drivers instead. His post can be found here.
I'm having an issue where I can connect to my 64 bit Win 7 laptop in debug mode, but I'm not able to connect in the MTP mode with debug turned off. I expected to be able to mount the device storage in either mode.
Is that correct? If so, any ideas? I do notice I can't seem to get the MTP driver to stay in device manager.
Rick
C5Longhorn said:
I'm having an issue where I can connect to my 64 bit Win 7 laptop in debug mode, but I'm not able to connect in the MTP mode with debug turned off. I expected to be able to mount the device storage in either mode.
Is that correct? If so, any ideas? I do notice I can't seem to get the MTP driver to stay in device manager.
Rick
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Try not only removing, but actually deleting the driver you're on while your device isn't connected, and after doing so, reconnect the device with the newest drivers installed on your computer. For some reason, Windows has been known to trick itself into either allowing or not allowing things to work simply because of this. As for why you're able to connect in MTP in debugging mode and not when you've got debugging turned off goes, part of the entire reason for debugging mode is for compatibility. It certainly doesn't harm either your computer or device in one vs the other (debugging on or off), so as long as you have one that does work, there's no need for the other, or to have a "problem" with not having the other. If you're just OCD about fixing things like this though, there's always trying what I suggested to begin with.... (first sentence)
Thanks for the response. I'm going to give your suggestion a try because I am OCD about this kind of thing. It's nice to know I've got it working, but bugging me that I can't get it working all the time.
Rick
Actually, deleting the drivers seems to have done the trick. I'm going to watch it over the next few days, but thanks again for the tip.
Rick
C5Longhorn said:
Actually, deleting the drivers seems to have done the trick. I'm going to watch it over the next few days, but thanks again for the tip.
Rick
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Happy to have been of some help. :good:
bro there is no latest_usb_dri ver_windows type folder in this downloaded zip.pls help me
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Hey XDAers. Getting ADB setup and working is an essential part to rooting your Android device and helps layout the foundations to better understanding the language and using it in this environment. While not going into extreme detail, this is just a quick guide or overview on the first part of rooting; Getting ADB setup and working.
** Make sure your Transformer is not currently connected to your PC yet. We will be installing device drivers first (Step 7) and modify a setting on your tablet first before connecting to your PC (Step 8).
Step 1 :
Download and install the Android SDK.
You can download the SDK from the Google Developer's website. I have linked for you the download page and a direct link to the installer (Note: the direct link may change in the future with future versions, I will try stay on top of this and change the link)
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r10-windows.exe
*New Version : http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r11-windows.exe
You may or may not be prompted to install the latest version of Java if you haven't done so already, install it, and you may or may not have to reboot your computer.
Step 2 :
Once the install is complete, navigate to the directory in which you installed the SDK and launch the SDK Manager executable. It may or may not ask you to download and install the Java JDK, do so if you haven't already.
*When I run the android SDK installer it tells me I don't have the java JDK installed, even though I've installed it already*
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It says that but disregard it. If you've installed it, it should be fine. When it gets to the part that says its not installed and won't let you go any further simply click back then click forward again and it should allow you to go ahead.
Thanks Crimton!
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Step 3:
Once the SDK Manager is launched, it will look something similar to the window below.
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You will want to do something along the lines of update all or install all. This way it will download all the latest packages and you willhave the latest SDK tools installed.
Once that is complete, you can exit out of the SDK Manager.
Step 4:
Open up a command prompt window. You can do so by holding the WinKey+R, a run window will appear, type CMD, and hit enter.
Step 6:
Within the Command Prompt window, navigate to the Android SDK folder\platform tools folder (Command Prompt command : CD foldername\foldername\foldername\etc)
Step 7:
Now install the ASUS Sync software if you haven't loaded it previously. http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#download. Just select your operating system, hit download, then install.
Why are we installing the ASUS Sync software you ask?
Well mainly because it has USB drivers that will help your PC operating system detect and display your ASUS Transformer. Without the drivers, ADB wouldn't be able to detect your device most likely!
*For other android devices, you will need similar software from that manufacture. HTC Sync for HTC devices as an example.
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Step 8:
Enable USB Debugging on your android device / Transformer.
Go to Transformer Tablet, go to settings -> applications->Development, turn on USB Debugging.
Step 9:
Connect the USB cable from your android device / Transformer to the PC. It will begin to automatically install drivers, let it do so and complete. May ask to reboot machine.
Step 10:
Once that is done, go back to the command prompt. Run ‘ADB Devices’
You should see something like above, indicating it detected the transformer, if not, run the following ‘adb kill-server’, ‘adb start-server’, ‘adb devices’
Ok, if you are seeing something like the screenshot above then success, you have successfully gotten ADB up and working! Congratulations! That wasn't too hard now was it? You can now follow one of the root guides and follow the directions and you should be on your way to a fully rooted device. Cheers!
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Troubleshooting:
In the event you complete the steps above but your computer either will not recogonize the Transformer in Windows as a device, or ADB will not see it please try the following to see if this will fix it for you. You only need to try these if the above steps aren't working for you, but most people, they work fine.
Try uninstalling the ASUS Sync software, and reloading it.
After reinstalling the ASUS Sync software, restart your PC
Make sure your Transformer tablet is in USB Debugging Mode, and connect the USB Cable
You should see a Win7 prompt that says installing drivers. If you do not, try connecting to a different USB port, I've had to do this once on an older PC of mine.
In ADB be sure to kill server and start server and then see if you can see the device
Now, if you are still not seeing it installing drivers, or its not showing up as a device on My Computer, or ADB is still not seeing it, try download and install these ASUS Windows USB Drivers, these may do the trick : http://hotfile.com/dl/118226479/2f89b99/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip.html
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Notes:
-If you want another guide on something else, let me know, and I will see what I can do.
-Yes this has been posted a million times I know, but I thought this might help out those few people that don't feel like looking around. Plus, it has nice color illustrations. Who doesn't like picture books?
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Credits
Crimton for Java JDK workaround when not showing as installed
sourworm for new link to SDK installer
Nice job. Added to ultimate thread. Probably a good idea to attach the pics in your post to the XDA forums, so they are saved in future, as a lot that are hosted on other sites die after too many people view them.
stuntdouble said:
Nice job. Added to ultimate thread. Probably a good idea to attach the pics in your post to the XDA forums, so they are saved in future, as a lot that are hosted on other sites die after too many people view them.
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Will do when I get home, thanks for the tip.
Ill add this to the FAQ
One of these days I hope to get ADB set up in Ubuntu 10.10.....
HTC Vision; Rooted, Booted and Scooted.
I'm not a complete noob, but I'm stuck on step 1!!
When I run the android SDK installer it tells me I don't have the java JDK installed, even though I've installed it already....
http://download.oracle.com/auth/otn-pub/java/jdk/6u25-b06/jdk-6u25-windows-i586.exe
OH! It's working now.... Never mind.
RedMist said:
I'm not a complete noob, but I'm stuck on step 1!!
When I run the android SDK installer it tells me I don't have the java JDK installed, even though I've installed it already....
http://download.oracle.com/auth/otn-pub/java/jdk/6u25-b06/jdk-6u25-windows-i586.exe
OH! It's working now.... Never mind.
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Glad you got it resolved, I will edit the guide and make note about java installation.
Daughain said:
One of these days I hope to get ADB set up in Ubuntu 10.10.....
HTC Vision; Rooted, Booted and Scooted.
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[GUIDE] Lazyman's installation guide to ADB on Ubuntu 10.10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11823740#post11823740
neilkarunatilaka said:
[GUIDE] Lazyman's installation guide to ADB on Ubuntu 10.10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11823740#post11823740
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at a glance, even that thread makes it look like more trouble than it is. but good info
RedMist said:
I'm not a complete noob, but I'm stuck on step 1!!
When I run the android SDK installer it tells me I don't have the java JDK installed, even though I've installed it already....
http://download.oracle.com/auth/otn-pub/java/jdk/6u25-b06/jdk-6u25-windows-i586.exe
OH! It's working now.... Never mind.
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How did you fix it? I've been struggling with this same issue for at least a month now.
n25philly said:
How did you fix it? I've been struggling with this same issue for at least a month now.
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It says that but disregard it. If you've installed it, it should be fine. When it gets to the part that says its not installed and won't let you go any further simply click back then click forward again and it should allow you to go ahead. At least that's how I remember it.
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Crimton said:
It says that but disregard it. If you've installed it, it should be fine. When it gets to the part that says its not installed and won't let you go any further simply click back then click forward again and it should allow you to go ahead. At least that's how I remember it.
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lol, simple solutions are good. Just wish it didn't take me a month to find that one out.
Very simple and easy to follow. Thanks OP.
I download Asus sync for window 7 64bits but when I run asus, it doesn't detect my device and of course ADB devices didn't show up any device. Something I missed? Please?
randy_c said:
I download Asus sync for window 7 64bits but when I run asus, it doesn't detect my device and of course ADB devices didn't show up any device. Something I missed? Please?
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Sorry to hear that. Off the top of my head, I'm not sure what could be causing this. But here are a couple things you can try. And please let us know what happens next.
Try uninstalling the ASUS Sync software, and reloading it.
After reinstalling the ASUS Sync software, restart your PC
Make sure your Transformer tablet is in USB Debugging Mode, and connect the USB Cable
You should see a Win7 prompt that says installing drivers. If you do not, try connecting to a different USB port, I've had to do this once on an older PC of mine.
In ADB be sure to kill server and start server and then see if you can see the device
Now, if you are still not seeing it installing drivers, or its not showing up as a device on My Computer, or ADB is still not seeing it, try download and install these ASUS Windows USB Drivers, these may do the trick : http://hotfile.com/dl/118226479/2f89b99/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip.html
I have a few questions. This is the first real time I'm using ADB.
So I have tried everything you listed above and I can get it to sync on occasion, but I cannot get it to read my device in the command prompt. I type this "D:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb devices" and it says "The device is not ready." Why is it not finding it even with it syncing at that moment?
Also, do you type "D:\android-sdk-windows\tools>" every time you run something? If so, is there a way to get that to show up beforehand every time instead of having to type it? Thanks again for your help!
andrew53517 said:
I have a few questions. This is the first real time I'm using ADB.
So I have tried everything you listed above and I can get it to sync on occasion, but I cannot get it to read my device in the command prompt. I type this "D:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb devices" and it says "The device is not ready." Why is it not finding it even with it syncing at that moment?
Also, do you type "D:\android-sdk-windows\tools>" every time you run something? If so, is there a way to get that to show up beforehand every time instead of having to type it? Thanks again for your help!
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1) First thing you can try is the famous 'adb kill-server' 'adb start-server' commands and see if that will get it going. Also 'adb usb' will restart the daemon listening on USB, so maybe that could make it usable. If not, make sure the ASUS Sync app is not running, and perhaps see if there are any running services/apps on your Transformer that could be causing the conflict. Download System Panel Lite from Market and tell it to end all apps, then try again (make sure USB Debugging is enabled)
If you tried all of that, and still no dice, make sure no USB Drives or Memory Cards are connected, then connect the Transformer (w/ USB Debugging), go to Device Manager, uninstall the USB drivers for the device if you can find it or it may show up as a USB Mass Storage device under USB Controllers, then disconnect the Transformer, reconnect the Transformer, it should reinstall the drivers for the Transformer since you already have ASUS Sync installed, then retry.
If again still no dice, try using the ASUS USB Windows Drivers and going to Device Manager and updating the drivers with those you downloaded (download the correct ones for your particular operating system, and then try again.
Now, if this still doesn't work, let me know, and I'll try think of something else. Maybe someone else has had this issue and come up with a workaround or solution, but I'm drawing a blank currently. I'll sleep on it and see if I can think of anything else
2) You don't have to type that up all the time. What you can do is navigate the platform tools folder (or whatever folder has the adb files), then if on Win 7, hold shift and right click on the folder (Platform Tools for example), and you will see an Open Command Prompt here. Hit that, and it will already be in that root folder. But in general, in a command prompt window, once you have navigate to the specified folder, you will be in that folder, so you will only need to type ADB 'command' if that makes sense.
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I think I might have figured it out, if this is it. So I downloaded the drivers but I don't think they ever installed. Don't laugh lol, how do you install them? There isn't a .exe file or anything to install them.. I just see files and notes. Do I put it somewhere or what do I do with the 3 files and readme file?
I think that might fix my problem...I hope.. Thanks again for your help. Much appreciated!
EDIT: I think I got the drivers and it still can't find it. :/ I think I'm going to take a break on rooting for a few. ADB is a pain! lol. I might just wait for an easier method or just not root it. We'll see. Thanks again.
andrew53517 said:
I think I might have figured it out, if this is it. So I downloaded the drivers but I don't think they ever installed. Don't laugh lol, how do you install them? There isn't a .exe file or anything to install them.. I just see files and notes. Do I put it somewhere or what do I do with the 3 files and readme file?
I think that might fix my problem...I hope.. Thanks again for your help. Much appreciated!
EDIT: I think I got the drivers and it still can't find it. :/ I think I'm going to take a break on rooting for a few. ADB is a pain! lol. I might just wait for an easier method or just not root it. We'll see. Thanks again.
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If you get a chance, try this on a Windows XP or Windows 7 machine that you haven't connected the Transformer too yet, and follow the guide exactly, and I'm pretty sure it will work without a problem I'm just thinking something has happened when it loaded up the drivers for you initially and that is why you are having the issues, or some background process on either Windows or the Transformer is making the device seem "busy", thus giving you the not ready error, as this process has worked for many many other users.
I was just thinking about it. Maybe I can try that on my downstairs computer. Ill give it a shot Sunday night and see how it goes...ill let you know...
I attempted to search for this issue, and while there are many similar issues, I haven't actually seen a resolution for this:
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I need the MTP driver for Windows XP. I've gotten the other 2 drivers up & running, but not the MTP. Anyone able to provide a link for a working MTP driver for my Nexus 7?
I guess you have to install Windows Media Player (this is only possible with a genuine Windows).
Personally I use AirDroid to transfer files. ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid )
goebish said:
I guess you have to install Windows Media Player (this is only possible with a genuine Windows).
Personally I use AirDroid to transfer files. ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid )
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I already have Media Player 11 on there. No go.
AirDroid isn't an option as we only have WiFi at work on our outside LAN and our computers are all behind the firewall.
i had this issue recently.
do you have USB debugging turned on? if so, turn it off.
mrhomiec said:
i had this issue recently.
do you have USB debugging turned on? if so, turn it off.
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Yeah. No luck.
@mrhomiec
Yes, I turn USB debugging off and try re-installing the driver again and it is working fine now. Many thanks.:good:
After ages trying to root my Nexus 7 and repeatedly un/re-installing of drivers using various 'toolkits' and then finally succeeding, I was upset to see this problem in Device Manager.
Seeing mrhomiec's excellent solution in the first thread I looked at was a great relief. Many thanks!
Media Transfer Protocol Porting Kit
I know this is super old but just in case anyone searched this for help, You might try downloading the Media Transfer Protocol Porting Kit
Heard this works. If you Google search "Microsoft MTP" it will be the first result. I can't post links so that's the best I can give you guys.
twista4004 said:
I know this is super old but just in case anyone searched this for help, You might try downloading the Media Transfer Protocol Porting Kit
Heard this works. If you Google search "Microsoft MTP" it will be the first result. I can't post links so that's the best I can give you guys.
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It helped. Even if the posts are old, there's always someone looking for a solution. Thanks!
MTP working with XP
Here is what I had to do to get MTP working with XP SP3:
1: Download and install MTPPK12
2: Download and intall Media Player 11
3: Connect the N7 to the PC via the USB cable and set USB to MTP instead of "Camera".
4: Open "Settings" and turn off "USB debugging".
5pen "Device Manager" on the PC and look for "Android Device". If you find and entry for an "ADB" device, uninstall the driver. Unplug the N7 and plug it back in. The PC should now find a device titled "Nexus 7" and install the driver. Open "My Computer" and "Nexus 7" should now be listed and ready to transfer files.
A little something to get USB-Debugging working
Hey guys,
for those who want to use their precious Android with enabled USB-debugging at a Win XP system:
1. get some drivers that work fine without enabled debugging (for HTC disciples: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191279 ) and install them.
2. switch your device to usb-debugging and look up the exact hardware-ID @ your device manager (device manager -> android device -> details -> hardware ID) - keep that window open for you'll need the exact key
3. Search the installed drivers (for me it was C:\Programme\HTC\HTC Driver\Driver Files\XP_x86) and edit the 'androidusb.inf'.
4. In the file, look for the 'Device Section' and scroll way down to the 'For XP and later' section. Here you copy the first entry and paste in your hardwareID.
For me, I took:
%USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01&MI_01.DeviceDescRelease%=HTCAND32.Dev, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01&MI_01
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and changed it to:
%USB\VID_18D1&PID_2D02&MI_01.DeviceDescRelease%=HTCAND32.Dev, USB\VID_18D1&PID_2D02&MI_01
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5. Next scroll down until you find the '[Strings]' section. Here you do the same thing as before:
Copy the first entry and edit it according to your hardwareID.
For me, I took:
USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01.DeviceDescRelease="My HTC"
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and changed it to:
USB\VID_18D1&PID_2D02.DeviceDescRelease="My HTC ONE"
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(you are free to name it what ever you want )
Next you'll need to scroll down until the patten changes from
USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01.DeviceDescRelease="My HTC"
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USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01&MI_01.DeviceDescRelease="My HTC"
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here you'll need to copy the first entry again and edit it to match your needs. Just copy the device name you have entered before.
6. Finally you can install the drivers manually via your device manager. Just choose your pimped androidusb.inf as driver and you should be able to work with your android phone at usb-debugging (for example for MyPhoneExplorer).
Of cause I am not responsible if you wreck your Win XP / your drivers so don't overdo it. If you don't know what you are doing, do it like the Beatles and 'let it be'
doomhendi said:
Hey guys,
for those who want to use their precious Android with enabled USB-debugging at a Win XP system:
1. get some drivers that work fine without enabled debugging (for HTC disciples: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191279 ) and install them.
2. switch your device to usb-debugging and look up the exact hardware-ID @ your device manager (device manager -> android device -> details -> hardware ID) - keep that window open for you'll need the exact key
3. Search the installed drivers (for me it was C:\Programme\HTC\HTC Driver\Driver Files\XP_x86) and edit the 'androidusb.inf'.
4. In the file, look for the 'Device Section' and scroll way down to the 'For XP and later' section. Here you copy the first entry and paste in your hardwareID.
For me, I took:
and changed it to:
5. Next scroll down until you find the '[Strings]' section. Here you do the same thing as before:
Copy the first entry and edit it according to your hardwareID.
For me, I took:
and changed it to:
(you are free to name it what ever you want )
Next you'll need to scroll down until the patten changes from to
here you'll need to copy the first entry again and edit it to match your needs. Just copy the device name you have entered before.
6. Finally you can install the drivers manually via your device manager. Just choose your pimped androidusb.inf as driver and you should be able to work with your android phone at usb-debugging (for example for MyPhoneExplorer).
Of cause I am not responsible if you wreck your Win XP / your drivers so don't overdo it. If you don't know what you are doing, do it like the Beatles and 'let it be'
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The method in the prior post works fine and is much easier.
lewmur said:
The method in the prior post works fine and is much easier.
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The method in the prior post works for the MTP device, which doesn't include the adb-interface for every power-user / dev tools and apps, dude
Plus I don't like to flood my system with .. sweet, useful and light-weight progs like MP11 /10 :laugh:
greetz
doomhendi said:
The method in the prior post works for the MTP device, which doesn't include the adb-interface for every power-user / dev tools and apps, dude
Plus I don't like to flood my system with .. sweet, useful and light-weight progs like MP11 /10 :laugh:
greetz
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The question was how to connect MTP, not ADB. BTW, I'm 74 yrs old and find the appelation "dude" quite offensive.
lewmur said:
The question was how to connect MTP, not ADB. BTW, I'm 74 yrs old and find the appelation "dude" quite offensive.
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MTP and ADB come hand in hand so if anyone wants to use the ADB-interface, he or she can do so by following this little tutorial and don't even need to spam their system with unnecessary bloatware.. sorry, but I don't see the problem you've got with that ?
And I'm very sorry, I don't understand the problem you've got with a useful tutorial but that doesn't mean that I've got any problem with you oO
So, no offense
doomhendi said:
MTP and ADB come hand in hand so if anyone wants to use the ADB-interface, he or she can do so by following this little tutorial and don't even need to spam their system with unnecessary bloatware.. sorry, but I don't see the problem you've got with that ?
And I'm very sorry, I don't understand the problem you've got with a useful tutorial but that doesn't mean that I've got any problem with you oO
So, no offense
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My problem is that most people searching a thread like this aren't going to read every post. They go to the "last page" to see what the latest solution is. Your post was on the last page by itself and I was concerned that noobs reading it would think it was "the best" solution. I wanted to point out that the post previous to yours actually had an easier solution. And, IMO, Media Center takes a miniscule amount of disk space compared to what the vast majority of people have available.
lewmur said:
My problem is that most people searching a thread like this aren't going to read every post. They go to the "last page" to see what the latest solution is. Your post was on the last page by itself and I was concerned that noobs reading it would think it was "the best" solution. I wanted to point out that the post previous to yours actually had an easier solution. And, IMO, Media Center takes a miniscule amount of disk space compared to what the vast majority of people have available.
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Well I have found this thread because I was looking for a solution for the MTP / ADB-problem and thought that other users might find this missing information useful. Your problem with my post would mean that you disagree any discussion or even better solutions to problems (threats) as soon as you posted your solution .. which truly isn't the way a community works.
And sorry, but I won't discuss the cancer-like spreading of MS products to any system with you in this threat. It's not as simple as disk space.
I suggest we now stop bloating up this topic, unless you've got more useful information concerning the problem.
doomhendi said:
Well I have found this thread because I was looking for a solution for the MTP / ADB-problem and thought that other users might find this missing information useful. Your problem with my post would mean that you disagree any discussion or even better solutions to problems (threats) as soon as you posted your solution .. which truly isn't the way a community works.
And sorry, but I won't discuss the cancer-like spreading of MS products to any system with you in this threat. It's not as simple as disk space.
I suggest we now stop bloating up this topic, unless you've got more useful information concerning the problem.
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I didn't imply that your solution wouldn't work or wasn't valuable info. I merely referred readers back to the previous post so that they would realize they had a CHOICE!!!
lewmur said:
I didn't imply that your solution wouldn't work or wasn't valuable info. I merely referred readers back to the previous post so that they would realize they had a CHOICE!!!
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.. If they want a truly working USB-interface, they don't have one :laugh:
But you get a 'thanks-click' from me for you intentions
worked like magic!
I followed each step exactly and the magic worked! I can now access my HTC internal storage and SD Card contents from Windows XP.!
Many many thanks!
lewmur said:
Here is what I had to do to get MTP working with XP SP3:
1: Download and install MTPPK12
2: Download and intall Media Player 11
3: Connect the N7 to the PC via the USB cable and set USB to MTP instead of "Camera".
4: Open "Settings" and turn off "USB debugging".
5pen "Device Manager" on the PC and look for "Android Device". If you find and entry for an "ADB" device, uninstall the driver. Unplug the N7 and plug it back in. The PC should now find a device titled "Nexus 7" and install the driver. Open "My Computer" and "Nexus 7" should now be listed and ready to transfer files.
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I use the Stock ROM, Kernel, when I plug in the USB, there are nothing happen in my PC.
I've tried differen USB port, different cable and different PC. i can charge, but PC cannot read my Nexus
Also, I've tried to enable and dsiable the USB debug, the MTP/ also useless.....:crying:
I know this issue. Sometimes my PC also wont recognized my Nexus. I switch between mtp and ptp a few times while connected to the pc and and plug the cable in and out and after some times it works again.
But to be sure, all necessary driver are installed and there is this sound, when you connect the nexus to your pc?
CCody said:
I know this issue. Sometimes my PC also wont recognized my Nexus. I switch between mtp and ptp a few times while connected to the pc and and plug the cable in and out and after some times it works again.
But to be sure, all necessary driver are installed and there is this sound, when you connect the nexus to your pc?
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Yes, I had install the driver.
no song when I plug in the USB. It's my Nexus dead?
ryo2456 said:
Yes, I had install the driver.
no song when I plug in the USB. It's my Nexus dead?
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You still can use your nexus, right? It isnt dead.
CCody said:
You still can use your nexus, right? It isnt dead.
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Yes, But I cannot update it if my USB port is dead.....-.-
Try this:
Plug your phone in. Find it in the device manager (look for the yellow triangle). Right click, and choose "Update Driver Software ...". Choose "Browse my computer for driver software". Choose "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Scroll down and pick "portable devices", click Next. Choose Standard MTP Device > MTP USB Device. When it warns you that things may go tits up, click yes anyway.
CCody said:
Try this:
Plug your phone in. Find it in the device manager (look for the yellow triangle). Right click, and choose "Update Driver Software ...". Choose "Browse my computer for driver software". Choose "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Scroll down and pick "portable devices", click Next. Choose Standard MTP Device > MTP USB Device. When it warns you that things may go tits up, click yes anyway.
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Computer cannot read My Nexus......
ryo2456 said:
Computer cannot read My Nexus......
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Yeah,i understand but did you do, what I suggested above?
CCody said:
Yeah,i understand but did you do, what I suggested above?
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There are no yellow triangle if my PC cannot read my Nexus.
I don't think it's driver problem....:crying:
Reinstall your driver and thats it. That is surely a driver issue, cause your phone still operates.
Watch this video:
http://youtu.be/LirXNHRsGJE
Its batman, hope he could help you
CCody said:
Reinstall your driver and thats it. That is surely a driver issue, cause your phone still operates.
Watch this video:
http://youtu.be/LirXNHRsGJE
Its batman, hope he could help you
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No Android Device for me.....
To be sure: it is a Windows PC, right?
Have you pluged it to another computer? Same happens there?
thebuga said:
To be sure: it is a Windows PC, right?
Have you pluged it to another computer? Same happens there?
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As I sad in the first post, I have tried different USB port and different computer.
Yes, I've tried on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, same result.
ryo2456 said:
As I sad in the first post, I have tried different USB port and different computer.
Yes, I've tried on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, same result.
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Have you tried to do a factory reset? If not make a backup and go for a try.
Backup without a USB connection can be done through bluetooth (sloooow) or Wifi (much faster than bluetooth). I like to copy large files to/from my N4 with ES File Explorer.
thebuga said:
Have you tried to do a factory reset? If not make a backup and go for a try.
Backup without a USB connection can be done through bluetooth (sloooow) or Wifi (much faster than bluetooth). I like to copy large files to/from my N4 with ES File Explorer.
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use wifi still slow and I cannot transfer file to my PC :crying:
ryo2456 said:
use wifi still slow and I cannot transfer file to my PC :crying:
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A thought just came to me: have you tried to look for the device while it is at the bootloader screen or at recovery mode?
If not, give it a try:
note: while at the bootloader screen the touchscreen does not respond, this is by design – or lack thereof. to manipulate you can swith options with volume up or volume down and choose an option with the power button. to quit this screen use the volume rockers to choose "Start" or "Power off". The former will resume the normal boot sequence while the later will, as you should expect, turn off the device.
1. turn off and unplug the device, if it is pluged.
2. hold down volume down and power. keep holding until it vibrates or you se the big open android with lots of text information. this is the bootloader screen.
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You should be seen something like this - Nexus 4 bootloader screen
3. now plug the device to the computer. it should recognize the device and eventually install/apply some drivers.
If that happened and the device got recognized by the PC you can do the next step: go to the recovery mode. To do this follow on.
4. using the volume rockers choose the "Recovery mode" option and with the power button choose it.
You will see something like this - Nexus 4 stock recovery mode
If that happened you should get the device recognized again and new drivers installed.
If this happens we will be very close to be able to use the USB to copy the backup to the PC. Let us know if all goes as planned.
To quit the recovery mode just press and hold the power button until the device turns off, 5 to 10 seconds.
thebuga said:
A thought just came to me: have you tried to look for the device while it is at the bootloader screen or at recovery mode?
If not, give it a try:
note: while at the bootloader screen the touchscreen does not respond, this is by design – or lack thereof. to manipulate you can swith options with volume up or volume down and choose an option with the power button. to quit this screen use the volume rockers to choose "Start" or "Power off". The former will resume the normal boot sequence while the later will, as you should expect, turn off the device.
1. turn off and unplug the device, if it is pluged.
2. hold down volume down and power. keep holding until it vibrates or you se the big open android with lots of text information. this is the bootloader screen.
You should be seen something like this - Nexus 4 bootloader screen
3. now plug the device to the computer. it should recognize the device and eventually install/apply some drivers.
If that happened and the device got recognized by the PC you can do the next step: go to the recovery mode. To do this follow on.
4. using the volume rockers choose the "Recovery mode" option and with the power button choose it.
You will see something like this - Nexus 4 stock recovery mode
If that happened you should get the device recognized again and new drivers installed.
If this happens we will be very close to be able to use the USB to copy the backup to the PC. Let us know if all goes as planned.
To quit the recovery mode just press and hold the power button until the device turns off, 5 to 10 seconds.
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I've tried before. no response......
So I'm pretty sure that the USB function is gone....
got to admit it sounds like there are some good ideas here but you seem to be sure that your phone usb port is done. Ok if this is the issue you can always use ES File Explorer and share the folder you want on your pc and use the LAN function on ES explorer to transfer files over wifi.
Secondly I had a similar issue and download minimal adb and fastboot which found drivers for me to use adb on my phone which again will help you transfer files. Hopefully you dont respond to me like others with I tried that already.... LOL
playya said:
got to admit it sounds like there are some good ideas here but you seem to be sure that your phone usb port is done. Ok if this is the issue you can always use ES File Explorer and share the folder you want on your pc and use the LAN function on ES explorer to transfer files over wifi.
Secondly I had a similar issue and download minimal adb and fastboot which found drivers for me to use adb on my phone which again will help you transfer files. Hopefully you dont respond to me like others with I tried that already.... LOL
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yes I think my USB PORT is done too. so I decide to repair it by myself because the fee is about HKD $200...:crying:
In case you want to give it one last shot i had a similar problem when i first purchased my nexus 4.
The first time I connected it to the PC (Windows 7) I had USB debugging enabled and it recognized it (I.E made the sound when connecting it and started charging it) but could not access the storage via MTP or Camera. When turning off USB debugging I could access it as a camera but not as Media storage. I kept installing and uninstalling the USB drivers in windows. Eventually after many attempts causing frustration to build up, I clicked on cancel on the installing drivers and to my amazement the PC recognized it as MTP and I could transfer files. To this day I continue to use the same configuration and have not touched the drivers.
I don't know how or why this worked, I just know that it did.
Good Luck.
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You can also check this thread out. Try the solutions mentioned here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/nexus-4-recognized-windows-7-help-t2232471
Looking for some help please, with my new-to-me S5. I want to root it, mostly so that I can restore Titanium backup from my S4, but probably to install CM12 too. I have installed (and uninstalled, rebooted, installed, rebooted, many times) the latest Samsung drivers e.g. Samsung_USB_Driver_v1.5.51.exe, I have tried installing Kies3, I have tried different USB cables, I have tried my Win7x64 laptop, my wife's Winx64 PC; none of them will show the phone in Windows Explorer.
I did try it on a very old laptop (Core solo) that happens to have a play copy of Win8.1, and it worked! I then tried to use Odin v1.85 and Odin v3.09 to push CF-Auto-Root, and it always ended with Odin "Not responding" - presumably because the laptop doesn't have the guts.
I did put Win10 preview on a spare hard drive in my laptop, but no joy after installing Samsung_USB_Driver_v1.5.51.exe. Under Win7 I had tried older versions of the drivers too.
Ant bright ideas please??
TIA
fjuniper said:
Ant bright ideas please??
TIA
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Kies will install the correct drivers so uninstall Kies completely, reboot your PC then install it again, check for updates and if any update kies then run it.
When it is running plug in your phone to a USB port that is directly on the PC not via any hubs and you must use the cable that came with the S5, other cables will not work correctly, make sure it installs the drivers at this set up.
Windows does not necessarily install the correct drivers, you need to go to My Computer > properties >. device manager and find your device in the list it should be shown as Android Mobile Phone if that is there then make sure the installed drivers are Samsung Android ADB Interface, if it isn't showing this driver them change it.
The other option if you have the Samsung drivers installed is to plug in the phone check in Device Manager on your PC and find your phone then check and change the drivers.
Turn off any firwall whilst you do this as that can block the device as well
Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I had tried the original Samsung cable as well as others. Plugged straight into a ThinkPad, no USB hub.
Uninstalled Kies and the Samsung driver package, rebooted, installed Kies, checked for updates (none), and - Nothing. Nothing in Device Manager, nothing in the Safely Remove Hardware tray applet. Nothing in the notification area of the phone. The firewall was disabled for all of that post-reboot.
It's driving me mad...
I do eventually get a USB Device Not Recognised popup with Unknown Device shown in the window. By now, there is also an Unknown Device showing in Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus Controllers. I could Update Driver, but unsurprisingly Windows can't find one. My only other option would be to use the Have Disc option, but only if I had the right .inf file... :crying:
"None of them will show the phone in windows explorer"
You know you need to put the phone into download mode to use ODIN?
It won't show in explorer when you do that, but ODIN should say it is connected
And use the latest version of ODIN you can find, 3.09 should work, 3.10.6 is latest
*Detection* said:
"None of them will show the phone in windows explorer"
You know you need to put the phone into download mode to use ODIN?
It won't show in explorer when you do that, but ODIN should say it is connected
And use the latest version of ODIN you can find, 3.09 should work, 3.10.6 is latest
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Thanks for replying. Yes, I have tried plugging in with it in download mode and using Odin, but it wasn't showing the COM port, so it wasn't recognised using that either. I even tried pushing CF Auto Root, but of course it failed.
It sounds like the cables you've tried are faulty, so long as the phone USB port is not
Multiple PCs say to me it's not a PC issue
The samsung drivers just need installing with the installer, don't worry about manually installing them, once you have working USB cables/port it will install them automatically so long as you ran the installer
Have you attempted to use different USB ports on the computer you are using? Contrary to what Detection has said, the fact that you can get it working on another computer with all of your cables does point to this being a PC problem and not a cable problem. My suggestion would be to completely uninstall Kies, keep it uninstalled, use different USB ports and allow windows to install the drivers itself.
On various occasions, removing Kies has worked, and on another it was the USB port that I was using that was the problem.
OP said he tried two different Win 7 PCs before trying the 8.1 laptop on which he had partial success
My guess is if he is constantly moving the cables from PC to PC, if they are faulty, bending them around is possibly making the connection by the time it ended up on the laptop it recognised the phone from, like when your charger cable breaks inside and you have to wiggle it around to make a connection
But as he also said, it failed to work even on that - so that's 3 machines, one partially recognised the phone - Id say the chances of it being a bad USB port over 3 machines, or even bad machines are very slim
Bad phone USB port or bad cables is my guess
Either that, or Win 7 isn't playing nice with the phone/drivers
I remember reading somewhere that with windows 7, you have to run odin as an administrator......also remember reading that it's not just the firewall you have to disable, but the anti virus as well......It may not help to uninstall kies as this *may* remove the Samsung drivers. Probably be better to leave it installed, but to use windows task manager to kill any running kies processes before you start odin up, as (from what I've read ) kies will interfere with odin.......
And for info.......odin 3.09 is the version I have successfully used on my phone.
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
Thanks for all your replies while I was asleep.
I have used multiple USB ports on the 2 Win7 machines, multiple cables including the one that came with the phone. When I dropped the firewall, it was f/w and AV as it's one program (Symantec) (corporate laptop, not locked down). I have tried running Odin as administrator. If it wasn't for the fact that it did work on the ancient Win8.1 laptop, I would have thought the problem was with the phone port, but I could see it in Windows AND Odin displayed the COM port - it was just that Odin then went "Not responding"... which I assume was a system performance issue...
I will have another try tonight with yet more cables and I must have some USB ports I haven't tried yet... None of it makes sense and I am not a noob.
Edit: This is all having a negative effect on my laptop too - I used to be able to see internal and ext SD on my S4 in windows explorer - at the bottom of the right pane it had i9505 then you saw a folder for each SD. Now I just see ext SD as a drive letter.
Try this:
Install or just use the portable version of "Ghostbuster"
http://ghostbuster.codeplex.com/
Unplug all USB devices from the machine other than K&M
Run Ghostbuster as Admin
On the first device listed of each section, right click and choose "Add Class"
That should highlight the entries in that class and flag the ghost entries
Do that for every section until you have them all highlighted
Now click "Remove Ghosts" at the bottom and let it do it's thing
That will remove all non connected USB devices and their drivers
Once it's done - reinstall Samsung drivers just using the normal installer
Plug phone in and see if you get any better luck with it being detected
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Thanks Detection, I hadn't come across that before. It deleted LOADS of ghosts... ...but unfortunately it hasn't moved me on at all. Still nothing in WinExplore, no COM ports in Odin. I am somehow jinxed, or rather this S5 is.
Edit: Just did it all again with a couple of reboots for luck - no better.
fjuniper said:
Edit: Just did it all again with a couple of reboots for luck - no better.
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Open up the Device Manager on your PC then plug in your phone and look for any new connections to appear in the USB controllers list there may be Unknown device or another named device if you see a new connection unplug the phone and check the list again to see if it has disappear from the USB list, if you see a USB device appear and disappear from the list as you unplug and plug in the phone this is the one you want.
Right click on this and select Update Driver Software, click Browse My Computer then click Let me pick from a list, if you have the Samsung drivers installed on your PC you should see one or more called Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device, select the most up to date version if you have more than one listed and install that.
If you don't see the Samsung USB drivers un-tick the box that says Show compatible hardware, scroll down the list to the left and find Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, there will be more than one, click on each one until you see Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device in the right window, then click on that and install it.
You will get a warning saying that changing the driver may cause the device to not work properly just click OK and install the driver, if it works the USB device in the list should change to Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device.
Try this and see if it gets you sorted manually but don't forget to make sure you have installed the Samsung drivers on your PC first
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Open up the Device Manager on your PC ...
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Thanks, I will give that a go, though it will not be until Saturday as I don't have the phone with me. I am pretty sure that it does appear / disappear in Device Manager, and I did look at manually updating from there, so your suggestions should be helpful.
ag4751 said:
Open up the Device Manager on your PC then plug in your phone and look for any new connections to appear in the USB controllers list there may be Unknown device or another named device if you see a new connection unplug the phone and check the list again to see if it has disappear from the USB list, if you see a USB device appear and disappear from the list as you unplug and plug in the phone this is the one you want.
Right click on this and select Update Driver Software, click Browse My Computer then click Let me pick from a list, if you have the Samsung drivers installed on your PC you should see one or more called Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device, select the most up to date version if you have more than one listed and install that.
If you don't see the Samsung USB drivers un-tick the box that says Show compatible hardware, scroll down the list to the left and find Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, there will be more than one, click on each one until you see Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device in the right window, then click on that and install it.
You will get a warning saying that changing the driver may cause the device to not work properly just click OK and install the driver, if it works the USB device in the list should change to Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device.
Try this and see if it gets you sorted manually but don't forget to make sure you have installed the Samsung drivers on your PC first
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When I manually select the Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device, I always get "Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. This device cannot start. (Code 10)", so I am still stuck...
fjuniper said:
When I manually select the Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device, I always get "Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. This device cannot start. (Code 10)", so I am still stuck...
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There are a couple of things you can try as Windows is preventing the installation.
1. Control Panel > Devices & Printers then plug in your phone and you should get an Unknown Device appear, right click on it and select Troubleshoot and run that process to see if that sorts out the problem.
2. Start your computer in safe mode then try installing the driver manually that way, then reboot your PC normally.
I had this error message last year with something I was trying to install but I can't remember just how I sorted it out.
Whenever I connect my phone to my computer via USB, it says "USB Device not recognized". I look in my device manager and I see 4 devices come up called "Bluetooth Peripheral Device" show up under "Other devices", yet they got yellow warning symbols next to them.
My phone connects to my PC via Bluetooth fine, but the USB just wont work! I've searched the web but most things are outdated or just don't work...
I think this is due to using an OTG cable, making my phone act as the host device whenever I plug it in?
Extra detail:
-PC is running Windows 7 ultimate x64
-Samsung Galaxy S5 is on Android 5.0, but didn't work on previous versions either
-I use the samsung cable, but have also tried one other cable.
-Tried plugging it into another computer, does the exact same thing.
Install Samsung drivers / KIES3
*Detection* said:
Install Samsung drivers / KIES3
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Already tried those, made no difference unfortunately
CheeseJuggernaut said:
Whenever I connect my phone to my computer via USB, it says "USB Device not recognized". I look in my device manager and I see 4 devices come up called "Bluetooth Peripheral Device" show up under "Other devices", yet they got yellow warning symbols next to them.
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Have a look at this post I put up for someone with a similar problem to you, see if it helps, you need to use the USB cable that came with the phone, others will work but a lot don't work properly
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ag4751 said:
Have a look at this post I put up for someone with a similar problem to you, see if it helps, you need to use the USB cable that came with the phone, others will work but a lot don't work properly
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Thank you for the great help, I think that this is what needs to be done to fix it. There is still one problem though.
I have tried this before, but I ran into a problem where it would do this:
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As you can see, it wont let me use the driver, saying that there is a "code 10" and that the driver wont start. I think that if I can get through this error, my phone will finally connect
CheeseJuggernaut said:
As you can see, it wont let me use the driver, saying that there is a "code 10" and that the driver wont start. I think that if I can get through this error, my phone will finally connect
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Try these options,
1. Control Panel > Devices & Printers then plug in your phone and you should get an Unknown Device appear, right click on it and select Troubleshoot and run that process to see if that sorts out the problem.
2. Start your computer in safe mode then try installing the driver manually that way, then reboot your PC normally.
Registry solution if you want to try it as long as you understand Windows Registry
1. Go to the Registry Editor click Start > Run > and type in regedit then hit Enter
2. Expand the folder location HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\
3. Find EEC5AD98-8080-425f-922A-DABF3DE3F69A in the folder list and click on it, this should say Portable Devices in the right window
4. See if it contains a value called UpperFilters if so delete it
5. Before you delete it though make a backup of the EEC5AD98-8080-425f-922A-DABF3DE3F69A folder, right click on it and Export to a folder just in case you need to restore it.
6. To restore the key if you need to just go to the folder where you exported it to and click on it to install
ag4751 said:
Try these options,
1. Control Panel > Devices & Printers then plug in your phone and you should get an Unknown Device appear, right click on it and select Troubleshoot and run that process to see if that sorts out the problem.
2. Start your computer in safe mode then try installing the driver manually that way, then reboot your PC normally.
Registry solution if you want to try it as long as you understand Windows Registry
1. Go to the Registry Editor click Start > Run > and type in regedit then hit Enter
2. Expand the folder location HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\
3. Find EEC5AD98-8080-425f-922A-DABF3DE3F69A in the folder list and click on it, this should say Portable Devices in the right window
4. See if it contains a value called UpperFilters if so delete it
5. Before you delete it though make a backup of the EEC5AD98-8080-425f-922A-DABF3DE3F69A folder, right click on it and Export to a folder just in case you need to restore it.
6. To restore the key if you need to just go to the folder where you exported it to and click on it to install
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Sorry for the late reply, ive been busy.
There is no UpperFilters value, and unfortunately the troubleshoot didnt resolve the problem.
CheeseJuggernaut said:
Sorry for the late reply, ive been busy.
There is no UpperFilters value, and unfortunately the troubleshoot didnt resolve the problem.
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You are having a problem with this aren't you.
If you have Kies installed uninstall it also plug in your phone and find it in the list of USB Devices, then right click select properties and uninstall the driver, unplug the phone and reboot your PC.
Once rebooted Temporarily turn off any firewalls and Anti Virus scanners and try the below
Install Kies 3, start Kies and check for updates, if there are any updates then install them.
Restart Kies 3 after any update, once its running plug in your phone and let the drivers install
If its worked properly Kies will see it, if not then check the USB devices and try to install the driver manually again
Don't forget to use the USB cable that came with the phone
ag4751 said:
You are having a problem with this aren't you.
If you have Kies installed uninstall it also plug in your phone and find it in the list of USB Devices, then right click select properties and uninstall the driver, unplug the phone and reboot your PC.
Once rebooted Temporarily turn off any firewalls and Anti Virus scanners and try the below
Install Kies 3, start Kies and check for updates, if there are any updates then install them.
Restart Kies 3 after any update, once its running plug in your phone and let the drivers install
If its worked properly Kies will see it, if not then check the USB devices and try to install the driver manually again
Don't forget to use the USB cable that came with the phone
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Unfortunately this hasnt worked. As always I plug my phone in (while unlocked) and nothing happens exept for the notification on my desktop about a usb device not recognised
CheeseJuggernaut said:
Unfortunately this hasnt worked. As always I plug my phone in (while unlocked) and nothing happens exept for the notification on my desktop about a usb device not recognised
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I have run out of suggestions, your PC is just being difficult, I tried googling the problem but nothing really helpful there, but I did find this Link and a few people said it sorted it for them, have a look the solution for them was the links in post 18
ag4751 said:
I have run out of suggestions, your PC is just being difficult, I tried googling the problem but nothing really helpful there, but I did find this Link and a few people said it sorted it for them, have a look the solution for them was the links in post 18
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Thanks for trying! I think im gonna go get my phone port checked out at the phone shop. Thanks again!
CheeseJuggernaut said:
Thanks for trying! I think im gonna go get my phone port checked out at the phone shop. Thanks again!
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Are you using the OEM cable?
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Are you using the OEM cable?
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Yes, and ive tried other cables. Its a problem that is most probably hardware though
CheeseJuggernaut said:
Thanks for trying! I think im gonna go get my phone port checked out at the phone shop. Thanks again!
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Take the original USB cable as well so they can try another one against yours just in case it a faulty cable