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[GUIDE] ADB Driver Install for Dummies

The most simple way is this thread. I've done all the editing work for you.
This guide is based on Windows 7 Home Premium. It may be different on your computer. If you are on a Linux build or Mac, you don't need this
Steps: Difficulty: Easy/Medium
1. Download this zip and extract it to your desktop
2. Open the start menu, type Device Manager in the search box, then wait and the Shortcut "Device Manager" will appear above in the box. Click it. Wait a moment and Device Manager will appear
3. Enable USB Debugging on your Archos device, in Settings > Applications > Development > Tick USB Debugging and accept the warning
4. Plug in your device into your PC
5. Go back to device manager and find ADB under Unknown Devices (will have a yellow ! next to it)
6. Right click and select Update Device Driver Software...
7. Select Browse my computer for driver software
8. Select Let me pick from a list of drivers installed on my computer
9. Select Show all and click next
10. Click Have Disk, then Browse
11. Go to your extracted folder and go into it, until a file called android_winusb.inf is there. Double click that (NOT android_winusb_old.inf)
12. Click OK and then Next
-Note: If it says not signed, just click next anyway
13. Wait and if it says not signed, click install drivers anyway
14. Wait until it's done, then close all of your programs
15. Press the windows key and R at the same time on your keyboard
16. Type cmd and hit enter (Command prompt will appear)
17. Copy and paste the following code into it:
Code:
echo 0x0e79 >> "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini
18. Type adb kill-server
19. Type adb devices, and your device should now show up
20. Hit the thanks button below
Thanks to cajl-jbmm from MoDaCo for posting the modification required for the drivers to work

adb devices isn't saying anything.
Good day. I followed your previous steps but when I do "adb devices" I get no response. That is, no message back. When I try it once more this is the message I get:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Dell>"C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe">adb
devices
C:\Users\Dell>"C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe">adb
devices
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.
C:\Users\Dell>
Any help you have is welcomed.

I am having a similar problem.
When I type "adb devices" in command prompt, it returns with:
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
Not sure how to access adb in command prompt.

You need first to install:
Android SDK Tools (can download from archos)

I have sdk installed already
I have sdk installed already. Anymore suggestions? Thanks

baari21 said:
I have sdk installed already. Anymore suggestions? Thanks
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Is it in your path?
Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using XDA Premium HD app

I got it to work. Even though there was no response stating the device was connected I tried "adb reboot" to check if the device was infact working with the adb and it was. So i got it working but perfectly. Only thing is there is no response stating the device is connected but i can live without that. Thanks for the help guys.

adb tool has moved
The adb tool has moved to platform-tools/
If you don't see this directory in your SDK, launch the SDK and AVD Manager (execute the android tool) and install "Android SDK Platform-tools"
Please also update your PATH environment variable to include the platform-tools/ directory, so you can execute adb from any location.

I hope someone is on to help me here, i've done these steps...
1. Download this zip and extract it to your desktop
2. Open the start menu, type Device Manager in the search box, then wait and the Shortcut "Device Manager" will appear above in the box. Click it. Wait a moment and Device Manager will appear
3. Enable USB Debugging on your Archos device, in Settings > Applications > Development > Tick USB Debugging and accept the warning
4. Plug in your device into your PC
5. Go back to device manager and find ADB under Unknown Devices (will have a yellow ! next to it)
6. Right click and select Update Device Driver Software...
7. Select Browse my computer for driver software
8. Select Let me pick from a list of drivers installed on my computer
9. Select Show all and click next
10. Click Have Disk, then Browse
11. Go to your extracted folder and go into it, until a file called android_winusb.inf is there. Double click that (NOT android_winusb_old.inf)
12. Click OK and then Next
BUT... when i click next, it comes up saying....
'the folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with windows for x64-based systems.
SO WHAT NOW????

MrLarner said:
I hope someone is on to help me here, i've done these steps...
1. Download this zip and extract it to your desktop
2. Open the start menu, type Device Manager in the search box, then wait and the Shortcut "Device Manager" will appear above in the box. Click it. Wait a moment and Device Manager will appear
3. Enable USB Debugging on your Archos device, in Settings > Applications > Development > Tick USB Debugging and accept the warning
4. Plug in your device into your PC
5. Go back to device manager and find ADB under Unknown Devices (will have a yellow ! next to it)
6. Right click and select Update Device Driver Software...
7. Select Browse my computer for driver software
8. Select Let me pick from a list of drivers installed on my computer
9. Select Show all and click next
10. Click Have Disk, then Browse
11. Go to your extracted folder and go into it, until a file called android_winusb.inf is there. Double click that (NOT android_winusb_old.inf)
12. Click OK and then Next
BUT... when i click next, it comes up saying....
'the folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with windows for x64-based systems.
SO WHAT NOW????
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You have a 64 bit version of Windows so it's not compatible, sorry
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA

Is there anything i can do about it?
is there something else i can download instead?
or is the only option to use another computer?

MrLarner said:
Is there anything i can do about it?
is there something else i can download instead?
or is the only option to use another computer?
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adb should perfectly work on 64 bit windows 7. I used it in the past, now I mainly use linux.
Just download the driver from ftp://support.archos.com/ARCHOS it/ADB/adb_winusb_driver.zip
Edit: also look here http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/updates_adb.html?country=nl&lang=en
divx118

divx118 said:
adb should perfectly work on 64 bit windows 7. I used it in the past, now I mainly use linux.
Just download the driver from ftp://support.archos.com/ARCHOS it/ADB/adb_winusb_driver.zip
Edit: also look here http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/updates_adb.html?country=nl&lang=en
divx118
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Is that link for the driver different to the 1 i got from the opening post?
will this 1 work on windows x64?
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Ignore that last post, i checked it and its exactly the same as the file in the opening post.
I need a file which will work on windows x64

MrLarner said:
Is that link for the driver different to the 1 i got from the opening post?
will this 1 work on windows x64?
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The link I posted is the original driver provided by archos and works with windows x64. Where the one in the opening post comes from I don't know.
divx118

I'm not to sure why im getting the problem then?
any idea's?

MrLarner said:
I'm not to sure why im getting the problem then?
any idea's?
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Sorry no idea, I used that driver without problems on windows 7 64 bit.
divx118

Something else i noticed,
when i done these steps...
1. Download this zip and extract it to your desktop
2. Open the start menu, type Device Manager in the search box, then wait and the Shortcut "Device Manager" will appear above in the box. Click it. Wait a moment and Device Manager will appear
3. Enable USB Debugging on your Archos device, in Settings > Applications > Development > Tick USB Debugging and accept the warning
4. Plug in your device into your PC
5. Go back to device manager and find ADB under Unknown Devices (will have a yellow ! next to it)
all went well until i got to 5, it didnt show up unknown devices, it showed up at portable devices and it did not have a yellow ! next to it????
does it mean anything?

Yes, that means you haven't checked USB - Debugging on the device or selected MassStorage in the dropdown.
Sometimes it's not enough that it is selected, so deselect it, leave the menu, get in again and select it.

fzelle said:
Yes, that means you haven't checked USB - Debugging on the device or selected MassStorage in the dropdown.
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I have, 100% checked usb debugging on.
and where would this mass storage be? i cant find it.
also, for me to enable usb debugging, i have to go to...
{ } Developer options.
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ok think i solved it, i managed to go to storage settings and then had the option once the usb was connected to chose between MTP - Media Device, or, PTP - Camera,
so i changed it from MTP to PTP and now when i go to device manager, its showing up as other devices and then archos has the yellow ! next to it.
does this mean i can continue now?
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Blimey im hitting problems at every step
i've now got to here...
17. Copy and paste the following code into it:
Code:
echo 0x0e79 >> "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini
18. Type adb kill-server
19. Type adb devices, and your device should now show up
20. Hit the thanks button below
But when i type adb kill-server it comes up saying....
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
what now???

I've looked into it and everyone says i need to change the path???
i cant find out how to do this, or what to change the path to, someone please help!

Need help to get adb working.

I have carefully followed the instructions in [GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 6P.
However, when I type "adb devices" at the command prompt, I just get "List of devices atttached" without a serial number. When I try "fastboot devices" when in bootloader, the cursor comes back without any message. What should I try next. Thanks in advance.

PrevailNow said:
I have carefully followed the instructions in [GUIDE] Unlock/Root/Flash for Nexus 6P.
However, when I type "adb devices" at the command prompt, I just get "List of devices atttached" without a serial number. When I try "fastboot devices" when in bootloader, the cursor comes back without any message. What should I try next. Thanks in advance.
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Did you add the current version of platform-tools to your environment variables path? Did you also install the Google USB drivers from the sdk? Also on the phone you have USB debugging enabled and then when you plug it into pc it will ask for authorization on your phone.

Yes, I am running adb and fastboot from within the platform-tools folder. USB debugging is enabled as well as OEM unlocking in developer options. I switch from USB charging to file transfer (MTP) when plugging in. The USB drivers seem to be working fine, since I have no trouble transferring files, etc. Just don't know what else to try to get adb working.

I can't find the video that helped me but this is what I remember.
Go to device manager, locate the phone, tick the drivers tab, update drivers, browse, let me pick, have disk, and locate your drivers (I uswd the straight up Google drivers). At some point you have to choose from 3 ADB choices, it's the top one, Android ADB Interface. Good Luck, it worked for me.
BTW- for me fastboot found my phone but not ADB.

PrevailNow said:
Yes, I am running adb and fastboot from within the platform-tools folder. USB debugging is enabled as well as OEM unlocking in developer options. I switch from USB charging to file transfer (MTP) when plugging in. The USB drivers seem to be working fine, since I have no trouble transferring files, etc. Just don't know what else to try to get adb working.
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Did your phone ask to authorize your PC when you plugged it in?

Gizmoe said:
Did your phone ask to authorize your PC when you plugged it in?
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I get two notifications when plugging in the 6P. One says, "USB debugging connected". The other says, "USB for charging. Touch for more options".

PrevailNow said:
I get two notifications when plugging in the 6P. One says, "USB debugging connected". The other says, "USB for charging. Touch for more options".
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OK. Unplug your phone. Go to dev options. Turn off USB debugging. Also revoke USB debugging authorizations. Then re-enable USB debugging and plug phone in. It should now ask if you want to allow USB debugging for your PC on your phone screen. Check to always allow device.

Gizmoe said:
OK. Unplug your phone. Go to dev options. Turn off USB debugging. Also revoke USB debugging authorizations. Then re-enable USB debugging and plug phone in. It should now ask if you want to allow USB debugging for your PC on your phone screen. Check to always allow device.
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What he said, this is key to get ADB working.

Gizmoe said:
OK. Unplug your phone. Go to dev options. Turn off USB debugging. Also revoke USB debugging authorizations. Then re-enable USB debugging and plug phone in. It should now ask if you want to allow USB debugging for your PC on your phone screen. Check to always allow device.
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I did as you suggest, but I continue to get the same two notifications, just as before.
The first says "USB debugging enabled. Touch to disable USB debugging.", without any request to authorize my specific PC.

PrevailNow said:
I did as you suggest, but I continue to get the same two notifications, just as before.
The first says "USB debugging enabled. Touch to disable USB debugging.", without any request to authorize my specific PC.
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It's a driver or port issue then on your PC. Are you trying in a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port? I got mine in a 3.0. In device manager it should say under Android devices tree " Android Composite ADB Interface". Try switching ports or if you see it listed wrong in device manager manually update the drivers.
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It is important though that you get the toast notification about allowing USB debugging and it will show you an rsa fingerprint.

You said you had a second notification that said "USB for charging". Have you tapped that notification and changed it to file transfer?

jiggyb21 said:
You said you had a second notification that said "USB for charging". Have you tapped that notification and changed it to file transfer?
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Adb works in charging mode. They are not even getting the authorization toast to allow USB debugging on PC.
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@PrevailNow If you have any other phone software installed try disabling or uninstalling it. Other phone manufacturers tools can cause problems with adb as well.

Gizmoe said:
@PrevailNow If you have any other phone software installed try disabling or uninstalling it. Other phone manufacturers tools can cause problems with adb as well.
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I think you are right about this. I appear to be making some progress. After removing a previous installation of Sammy Kies, I got the PC authorization request for debugging, and the adb interface driver shows up now, as expected, in the device manager.
I am also able to get "adb" to return my serial number; but "fastboot" doesn't detect any attached devices. I have deleted and reinstalled all 4 SDK packages, but "fastboot" still doesn't detect my 6P. I just don't know what else to try, so any ideas would be appreciated. I thank those who have already responded with helpful information.

You're using old platform tools, I guarantee it...
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Yotaphone 2 not recognised when connected by USB

Hi,
Before OTA-update to 6.0.1 I was able to connect my Yotaphone to my PC or laptop and browse the contents.
Since ROM-update I'm not able to browse the contents.
In Windows Explorer I only get to see that the Yotaphone is connected, but there are no contents shown.
I already updated to these drivers: https://gsmusbdriver.com/yotaphone-2
Didn't help either.
All other devices I connect get recognised and are browsable.
Anyone that has instructions how to get this fixed is welcome.
Thank you...

When you connect Yotaphone to the PC check in the notification if this is the alert regarding usb connection.
If yes check the right choiche

casaprocida said:
When you connect Yotaphone to the PC check in the notification if this is the alert regarding usb connection.
If yes check the right choiche
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... If that had worked then of course I wouldn't have to start this thread in the first place .
There is no notification on my yotaphone. On my PC I get a popup screen when I attach the phone. There I select something like 'use FileExplorer to display files' or something like that.

Help?!!
No-one that has a solution for this problem? It's really annoying that I can't access my phone-memory. Can't add any APK-file

Hello, i have the same problem since the update. With windows 8, windows 10 and mac os 10.9.3 - so i dont believe that this is a driver problem, if i swith from USB-MTP mode to USB-loading mode and then back to USB-MTP mode, my computer recognizes the phone fully and all is fine, but i have to repeat this action every time i connect the phone to the computer.

How do you switch to these modes? Within developer mode and usb debugging on, or else?
Thank you.

Yes, exactly as You wrote ... within developer mode, USB-debugging on and MTP-mode chosen.
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Select in developer options "select USB configuration", choose MTP mode, then back to developer options again, click on "select USB configuration" and choose
"Charging", then back to developer options, tip on "select USB configuration" again and choose MTP mode again. Now your computer will fully recognize the Yotaphone. I meant charging mode - " loading mode" was bad translated into English -sorry

nobatt said:
Yes, exactly as You wrote ... within developer mode, USB-debugging on and MTP-mode chosen.
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Select in developer options "select USB configuration", choose MTP mode, then back to developer options again, click on "select USB configuration" and choose
"Charging", then back to developer options, tip on "select USB configuration" again and choose MTP mode again. Now your computer will fully recognize the Yotaphone. I meant charging mode - " loading mode" was bad translated into English -sorry
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Genius!! I was sooo close, had been fidling all along, but not to this extent. Thank you! This has been on my mind for weeks! :laugh::good:
PS: I did just send a feedback form to Yotaphone crew according to this problem. Hope they mend this -with this solution- minor bug.
Seen this? --> https://www.engadget.com/2017/06/18/yotaphone-3-yota3-specs-snapdragon-625/

The MTP Problem

Unable to transfer the data between computer to device.
The MTP options doesn't seem to working.
And i have installed the required drivers on the windows.
Any Solution...???

You should enable Developer Options in settings and enable 'USB debugging' for that to happen.
Regards

shrinivasanp said:
You should enable Developer Options in settings and enable 'USB debugging' for that to happen.
Regards
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Yes i did but nothing is working for me...
PTP options works,but it only transfer photos.
Enabling MTP option do nothing on pc...

When you connect to the there will be an 'N' on the left side of the status bar, there you have to pull it down and select 'Transfer files' and you can see your phone in explorer,
Regards

shrinivasanp said:
When you connect to the there will be an 'N' on the left side of the status bar, there you have to pull it down and select 'Transfer files' and you can see your phone in explorer,
Regards
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Thanks
I figured it out ...
It was MTP usb driver problem on pc...

Oh, I didn't know that, anyway you figured it out, regards

Omega said:
Unable to transfer the data between computer to device.
The MTP options doesn't seem to working.
And i have installed the required drivers on the windows.
Any Solution...???
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how did you figure it out?i got the same problem

Rakibboss said:
how did you figure it out?i got the same problem
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Well
First you have to connect your device to pc and select the MTP option.
Then on your pc go to device manager and you will see unknown device option.
So right click on it and select update from the computer and select the directory
C:/program file (×86)/realtek/NICDRV_8169/
and down choose let me pick from a list ...
Option and select android then click on MTP usb driver and install.
That's it...

Thanks!! it worked well..!!
Omega said:
Well
First you have to connect your device to pc and select the MTP option.
Then on your pc go to device manager and you will see unknown device option.
So right click on it and select update from the computer and select the directory
C:/program file (×86)/realtek/NICDRV_8169/
and down choose let me pick from a list ...
Option and select android then click on MTP usb driver and install.
That's it...
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Omega said:
Well
First you have to connect your device to pc and select the MTP option.
Then on your pc go to device manager and you will see unknown device option.
So right click on it and select update from the computer and select the directory
C:/program file (×86)/realtek/NICDRV_8169/
and down choose let me pick from a list ...
Option and select android then click on MTP usb driver and install.
That's it...
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are you running windows 10? i have a realtek thing on my laptop and im having issues with it detecting my Mi Mix

To solve mtp issue
Just make sure u are in none windows N version or ltsb
If u are in N version of Windows install Windows Media player
Package to add mtp protocol to windows

Maybe the media server service on your device is disabled
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Or the mtp host

CanadaMix said:
are you running windows 10? i have a realtek thing on my laptop and im having issues with it detecting my Mi Mix
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Yes i am
Pls Choose appropriate version of your windows from the directory...

Please update i'm having same problem.
Omega said:
Thanks
I figured it out ...
It was MTP usb driver problem on pc...
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So from where you download MTP drivers??

Ricky Dhiman said:
So from where you download MTP drivers??
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You don't need one
Your realtek driver in programfile 86 directory will do the job...

Comrades,
Just to clarify this is what worked for me - I pieced the info together from this thread...
http://en.miui.com/thread-858267-1-1.html
Several people hinted at the solution in the thread, but didn't specify exactly how to do it. Here is what worked for me - but this is Android and Windows so it could be some other random setting somewhere in your phone or PC.
I enabled developer options and debugging mode with the usual magic incantation.
I connected my phone and told Windows to open folder when it connects,
On the phone I pulled down the notification screen you will see at the bottom "Android System - USB charging device". You have to use your psychic powers to know that you need to tap this notification.
When you tap it you see "Tap for more options". so...tap for more options.
A new and magic dialogue box opens up that gives a bunch of options. Top of the list, and the default option is "Charge this device". But the second option - which was a winner for me - is "Transfer files". Tap that radio button (while whispering the word "abracadabra" under your breath) and there you go!!! The folder magically appears on my File Manager.
If you think of it like one of those 1980s text adventure games it's actually rather fun.
If you think of it any other way it's a freaking pain in the arse!!!
By the way, if it doesn't work you probably thought I was joking about whispering abracadabra...I wasn't!!
I assume this is a bug that you can't just tell the phone to default to file transfer???
Cheers,
SPuD

MIA1 and Windows 10 and MTP
first adb Setup-14.3.exe from MI - Supoort download and install on windows .
On Androif 8.MIA1 developer tools- there USB Debugging ON.
There is also a entry for using USB - as Loader MTP or .. , but by pull in USB-Cable, ist is not recognized when is standing on MTP.
Ther is coming on information a info
UA ndroid system USB for ...Loading.
Type on and change in MTP Modus.

ADB driver woes

New laptop (to me) Dell e7470.
Win7 x64
Phone: XT1575
Installed:
MotorolaDeviceManager_2.5.4
MotoHelper_2.1.32_Driver_5.4.0
Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_6.4.0_64bit
(also tried Kushik Dutta universal adb driver from 2013)
No adb driver detected or found when all the other drivers install fine when plugging in the phone
I've tried multiple usb cables, but this all works fine on my other computers.
If reboot to fastboot Motorola ADB driver is found and installed
But no adb driver when in rom
I've done this successfully for years, first android device many moons 2008ish
I dont know why this laptop is giving me troubles, or maybe i'm just gettin old and forgot a basic sequence or step to success.
Thanks for any ideas, its got to be something dumb.

You need to turn on usb debugging - developer options.
Minimal adb & fastboot installed too.
Dev.opt. - settings - infi about phone - tap few times compilation number. @eigerzoom
What for do you need adb if fastboot works?
MDM is all you need for drivers.

I have adb debugging enabled
I apparently need it for tethering, since that isn't working.
Works just fine on my other win7 asus laptop.
Any other ideas?
it feels like windows is missing something, but its hard to feel a computer

Run cmd and type:
adb devices

I've done that, thats how i test it.
its blank
actually i test it with 'adb usb' which gives error: no devices

File transfer works?

how would it transfer files if no device is found?
adb device shows up in device manager with an error

File transfer - mtp - not needed adb drivers. From notification bar you can change/enable when connected.
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Error in win dev manager - rpm - update driver - choose from installed.
Find & choose "adb device".

I'll test it soon, sorry
Also in developer settings you can choose usb configuration mode
if I cycle through them all
All drivers get recognized except in 'audio source' mode xt1575 no drivers install, and in 'rndis usb ethernet' no adb drivers install

I haven't Windows english version - I don't know names.
So I suggest:
Uninstall all Android programms(apps) & drivers from pc, restart pc.
Install and run MDM, when it finished connect Moto with debugging on, allow the connection on Moto(it should ask itself) .

Anyone else???

eigerzoom said:
Anyone else???
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No try what @dzidexx suggested, before asking for someone else! Especially since his solution isn't hard to try out and see if it works!

I've done all that....obviously....
ANYONE ELSE ???

something tells me i have to install a stock rom to get the adb driver to install
and then it will work fine installing other roms after that
running LOS13 currently
i've run into this in the distant past on pre 2010 devices
anyone else with ideas?