How to Install ADB or USB Drivers on Android Devices

Posted by | March 16, 2010 | How to | 13 Comments

Want to setup / install ADB (Android Debug Bridge) for your Android powered smart phone? In this guide we take a look at the process: how to set up ADB/USB drivers on Android. To install ADB/USB for Android devices, follow the step by step guide given below:

  1. Download latest Android SDK [Download]
  2. Extract downloaded files to C drive. It will create a folder named AndroidSDK
  3. On your Android phone, go to Settings > Applications > Development and turn USB Debugging on.
  4. Plug your Android phone into the computer via USB while the phone is on. Drivers’ installation will begin (Windows).
  5. Open command prompt and execute following commands:
  • cd
  • cd AndroidSDKtools
  • adb devices
  1. A serial number will pop up, that’s the serial number of your Android phone.

If a serial number doesn’t pop out, keep the phone plugged in and follow the procedure given below:

  1. Download USBDeview [Download]
  2. Open USBDeview and delete all the HTC drivers. (Tip: Sort files by manufacturer to easily locate all HTC drivers).
  3. After deleting all, unplug the phone from USB cable and plug it back in.
  4. Drivers installation will proceed, let it complete.
  5. After it completes confirm the driver installation, go to Device Manager and click “Android Phone”, go to “Hardware” tab and check the list of drivers for ADB under “Type”.
  6. If you cannot find ADB driver in “Hardware” tab, download and install it manually [Download Motorola Droid Drivers | Download Motorola CLIQ Drivers]
  7. After downloading go to Device Manager > Right Click Android Phone > Properties > Update Driver
  8. When it asks to specify a location of driver, click Browse, go to AndroidSDK folder and click USB driver folder and proceed.
  9. That’s it, your Android ADB driver should be installed now.

This way, you’ll be able to successfully setup ADB / USB drivers for Android powered devices including HTC EVO 4G, Google Nexus One, HTC Desire, Motorola Droid X, Samsung Galaxy S and other Android powered smartphones.