Are you using an Android smartphone or tablet? If yes are you searching for a quick way connect your device to the computer? If yes is your answer again, then you are on the right page. Download ADB driver from here and install it on your computer. If you don’t know how to do that, follow the instructions given here to install ADB driver on your computer.
Once you have installed ADB driver, you will be able to connect your smartphone or tablet to the computer and sync your data like contacts, pictures, music, etc.
Steps To Install ADB Driver On Your Computer
Video Tutorial
Step 1: To get started, download ADB driver to your computer. Once download, extract the download zip file a folder on your computer.
Step 2: Next, go to Control panel and open up the Device Manager window. Now click on “Action” tab and select “Add Legacy Hardware“.
Step 3: You will see the “Add Hardware Wizard” welcome window. Click on “Next“.
Step 4: In the next window, select “Install the hard that I manually select from a list” option and click “Next“.
Step 5: Now you will be asked to select the type of hardware you are installing. Select “Show all devices“, click “Next” and choose the ADB driver folder on your computer (Step 1)
Step 6: In the next window, you will see “Hardware to install: Android ADB Interface“. Once you see this message, click “Next“.
Step 7: Now a Windows security prompt window will open up. Click on “Install” to start the ADB driver installation process.
Step 8: It will take a minute or two for the installation process to get completed and once it does, you will see the “Completing the Add Hardware Wizard” window. Click on “Finish“.
That’s it. Now you have successfully finished installing ADB driver on your Windows computer. From now on, you will be able to connect your Android smartphone or tablet with computer successfully.
If you encounter any errors while following this tutorial, do let me know via comments.
Hi,
Seems that I have the same problems as others, days trying to get adb to load, tried many options and instructions from the web, tried android studio to, no go.
Next tried downloading android sdk manager, ended getting release r16 sdk manager, as it was the only one with sdk download manager, nothing else worked, and niether did this,
Something that should be easy to do, has been extremely difficult, lots of hours and no progress.
Many of the explanations fail to give precise instructions, when to plug in the phone to usb, when not to, a mishmass of conflicting information, an no answer to the problem, numerous programs that claim to do it all, most can only be described as laughable, because they DO NOT WORK.
If there should be anyone who can advise an EASY way to do this, let me know as I think I`ve tried nearly everything, other than one surgestion, format the hard disk do a clean install of windows, then start again, HaHaHaHa
Thank you for your reply , I have spent 2 days trying to get my S2 pro to be recognized by my computer. I have tried everything and nothing has worked . I cannot use the phone at all as i need to flash the firmware as i purchased second hand and it is still logged into someones account .i paid 200 dollars i am not happy. i read that this is specifically an issue with windows 10 and the S2 pro . If you find a solution please let me know thank you
Hello and thanks for all the advice and help offered here.
I have an UMIDIGI S2 Pro, and I tried everything for the S2, but it cannot connect to the PC. Still getting errors. Do I have the correct drivers? Will the S2 drivers work for the Pro version?
In device manager, the S2 Pro appears, but has an Exclamation point against it and states:-
“Windows cannot start this device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)”
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Michael.
did you find out a solution I’m having the same problem?
What error are you geeting?
Can I upload a .jpg file to show you all the screenshots (cropped)?
I have tried everything.
Hello Ryan,
Not yet. I have reinstalled the ADB drivers but I just another iteration of the Exclamation marked “ADB Android Interface”
Thank you for your reply , I have spent 2 days trying to get my S2 pro to be recognized by my computer. I have tried everything and nothing has worked . I cannot use the phone at all as i need to flash the firmware as i purchased second hand and it is still logged into someones account .i paid 200 dollars i am not happy. i read that this is specifically an issue with windows 10 and the S2 pro . If you find a solution please let me know thank you
Bat di ko po makita yung “add legacy haardware” sa action ko?
how to root a finow X5 AIR , i need to fix GPS issue
thanks
Hi, I will share the rooting tutorial shortly.
Why after installing ADB Drivers it always give an excalimation mark or code 10 error message . i am try to install sony xperia e1 usb drivers.
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
It is not a solution. And you even have the same code 10 error in the pictures you posted. Do you have any other idea for a workaround?
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
can anyone help me on installing usb drivers for sony xperia E1 I tried but always giving code 10 error message
Hello..
My My Asus Zenfone Z00vd din’t detect the Computer when it’s off but when it Open the Computer Detect It. Because of this I can’t install TWRP. HELP ME PLEASE.
Hi, Please follow this guide: https://freeandroidroot.com/download-asus-usb-drivers/
This procedure may operate on windows 7 but on windows XP on leaving the USB debugging on ADB interface will never install as per your directions nor MTP drivers too.. The final message will state the hardware not installed as the wizard cannot find the information. This reiterate whenever the drivers are pointed to the necessary or if pointing the needful inf files. Perhaps in windows 7 they may be installed
kindly provide directions for win xp or provide appropriate drivers for the OS version.
My infinix s2 pro x522 is nt coming up at all, so pls I need a drive to make it come up
Please follow this guide: https://freeandroidroot.com/install-adb-driver-windows-computer/
there is add legacy hardware function in my pc
Sorry that previous comment – which I can’ edit, was a mix of two problems, half of which I solved.
I can’t attach photos, but my phone is an:
OPPO R9s. ;
Model CPH1607 ;
android ver. 6.0.1 ; ;
Build version CPH1607AU_11_A_14_170521
baseland version Q_V1_P14,Q_V1_P124
From ‘Device Manager” I get down to “Show all Devices”, Click Next.
The next screen has in the left hand window, (Manufacturer), I select OPPO, Inc
In the RH screen I select “Android ADB Interface”. and “NEXT”.
window, “Microsoft WPD Enhanced Storage Password Driver”
It seems to be installing something, but when I reboot it just comes up with a setup.exe file. I run this
It doesn’t say anything like , “Hardware to Install : Android ADB interface.”
It comes up with “Hardware to Install; Android ADB Interface”. Then “NEXT”
It comes up with a screen saying the following hardware was installed, :”Android ADB Interface”
but also “This device cannot start (Code 10)..”
Click “FINISH”.
Under Device Manager, The android ADB Interface has a yellow ! against it, which means it isn’t working.
I reboot and am directed to run a setup.exe file, but still the mobile is not recognized by the PC. It is connected via USB port which recognized other devices.
Have I not finished the installation???
Thankyou
Barry
Sorry that previous comment – which I can’ edit, was a mix of two problems, half of which I solved.
Can I use dis for unlock the bootloader for my huawie y5 ii cun-u29 ?
Thanks and give me a tut on how to unlock bootloader thanks in advance ..
Hi, I will share the unlock bootloader tutorial shortly.
i have a quad core A33 y3 that i need factory reset or factory rom flashed to it my computer recogignizes the device but phoenixUSB Pro 4.0 does not how can i fix this or flash stock rom to it or even factory reset?
Hi, It would be great and will be grateful to you if you guide me to root my ‘Wiko U Feel Prime’. Will appreciate it .
Thank you!!!
hello I want help me am have to infinix x551 when I install app in my phone is not roning pleace help me
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Enable the “Unknown Sources” by following this path: Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources
2) Now, installing apps from sources other than Google Play Store. That’s it.
I dont get a notifiction when connecting usb to phone and computer what is the probkem? Im using a Vodafone smart tab 2 3g
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Go to Settings and tab “Storage”
2) Next, Open the options , You will see the “USB Data transfer setting”
3) Once done, While the device is connected to your computer, Check the Media device (MTP) option, That’s it.
It worked!!! Thank you very much. You have no idea how helpful this is to me. 🙂
It writes
“This device cannot start. (Code 10)
The specified request is not a valid operation for the target device.”
I tried scanning for hardware change and rebooting ; but it didn’t work. Twice.
I also tried uninstalling and installing back.
What should I do ?
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
I followed the process and had Kingoroot installed. I tried rooting the device and it keeps saying root failed. It is a cosmos V21, running android 6.0. any further help as to how to root this phone?
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Fix the problem you have to just Close The “Bluestack” Application,
2) Once done, We have close the “Bluestack”, Now Install the “Kingoroot” and Root Your Phone, That’s it.
I agree with Phil. I won’t be buying a 4th Wiko because this is going backwards. No “Add Legacy Hardware”, can’t connect phone to PC. This should be built-in & automatic. Waste of precious time.
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
I have tried but it is not working. There is a yellow exclamation mark on ADB driver when added. I have infinix zero 4 plus.
Please following this guide: https://freeandroidroot.com/download-infinix-usb-drivers/
hi, i have a cubot manito, when I install the driver I get a window with written error code 10.
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
I am using infocus bingo 10 m415 device and could not root my device in 6.0. Version.
I used Kingo root for both apk and exe formats but it failed displaying u r device is too hard to root
Please help
Hi, I will share the rooting tutorial shortly.
Hi there.
I followed your steps, i got (code10) too at the endscreen, but it still doesn’t work,
I former had an alcatell pop 4 which was at the beginning difficult to handle with ADB too, but serveral laptop restarts helped out.
But for my Archos 50B Cobalt it did not helped. I used your Archos 50 Cobalt driver.
I need ADB for Apps like Droidcam and MyPhoneExplorer.
Any Ideas?
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
Hi,
Under the action tab on device manager I only have help, no add legacy…and the other
Hi. Please did you find any solution to this your question because I encountered the same problem, finding only “Help” on clicking on Action Tab
I tried everything until i got to stage 6 and can’t find android ADB interface. What could be wrong
Hi,
First Download and install ADB Driver in your computer, After following this guide :https://freeandroidroot.com/install-adb-driver-windows-computer
I have downloaded and installed ADB drive
Can I use dis driver to unlocked the bootloader of my huawei y5 ii cun-u29?
Thanks and give me some tut. On how to unlock bootloader. Thank you for your support
Cannot find the ADB drive to install
Same for me here… I think I would not recommend my friends again to buy this phone lest i be embarrassed.
Hi,
Click on Download ADB driver to download it to your computer. Once done, follow the instructions carefully as shown here. You will definitely be able to install the ADB driver on your computer.