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[GUIDE] Install Portable ADB In 5 Easy Steps

No ADB knowledge needed. Just follow instructions.
1. Download mini-adb Here
2. Extract that and put it on your desktop.
3. Go download HTC sync Official Page or HTC sync Direct Download and install it. If you are NOT HTC, then download whatever you need to get the drivers needed for your phone onto your PC (like samsung Kies)
4. Plug your phone into your computer and make sure debugging mode is on.
5. Now go to your mini-adb folder on your desktop and double click RunMe.bat
6. When the black command prompt window pops up, type the following:
adb devices
7. If it lists your Device, then you did it!
8. To push any file, make sure you place it in the same folder as your RunMe.bat, and the command will be
adb push WHATEVERTHEFILENAMEIS /WHEREEVERYOUWANTITTOGO
For example, to push a file called libSwypeCore.so into /system/lib/
Adb remount
adb push libSwypeCore.so /system/lib/
+1 Thanks if this worked for you!
P.S. Technically you have installed ADB by step 5. Step 5 and onwards just tells you how to use it.=P Title doesn't lie.

why not just install Android SDK from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
and you got ADB right after the installation.
By the way if you wanna push something to /system, you have to "adb remount" first to set it "r/w"

When I click runme it opens for a split second and then disappears

I so wish i could of found this earlier to save me the 4 hours of WTF moments i was having.
Also beats not having to install the SDK of 31megs not counting install/setup as well.

jzhyok said:
why not just install Android SDK from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
and you got ADB right after the installation.
By the way if you wanna push something to /system, you have to "adb remount" first to set it "r/w"
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I almost gave up on adb cuz that way didn't work for me. And yes, I forgot to include adb remount.

this should be stickied for the nooblets.

Fantastic; this is definitely going to make getting CM6 my fiancée's G2 easier. Now, which of the 3 rooting processes below should be the one I use for her stock T-Mobile G2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...cess_.28Permanent_Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834228
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886023
Thanks!!

How do I flash a radio with this? Cause I don't see any "fastboot" folder, whatever that is.

BradBot said:
Fantastic; this is definitely going to make getting CM6 my fiancée's G2 easier. Now, which of the 3 rooting processes below should be the one I use for her stock T-Mobile G2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...cess_.28Permanent_Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834228
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886023
Thanks!!
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I edited my post to answer ur Q

convolution said:
I almost gave up on adb cuz that way didn't work for me. And yes, I forgot to include adb remount.
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Same boat..I saw your post on Jan 20th in the Guide for ADB thread, which is really nice..
But I got to the same point(you also outlined in that thread) of after uninstalling the previous Android usb drivers on my system, and trying to choose a specific location to look for a x86 driver, I was left with Windows not allowing me to click 'OK' to denote the USB driver folder from the Android SDK that I wanted to scan. Not sure what was up, but I was elated to see the link to this thread in your sig.
Thanks for the guide! My Evo 4g Shift thanks u as well

How do I install a Radio with this?

Broman400 said:
How do I install a Radio with this?
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don't know.
I assume you find the apk, find the lib files, and push stuff to places?

LOL I wiped my laptop cause it had viruses and I forgot how to install ADB so I had to click my own link. LOLL

convolution said:
LOL I wiped my laptop cause it had viruses and I forgot how to install ADB so I had to click my own link. LOLL
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hahaha

Broman400 said:
How do I install a Radio with this?
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K I got it. You can only flash a radio if you have S-off.
Download the zip file for the radio. Put it into your SD card. Boot up in recovery. Choose flash zip file. Choose radio zip file. Done.
No adb required.

Gee, thanks past me! I would have forgotten how to get it if it weren't for my own sig!
From: Present Me.

convolution said:
No ADB knowledge needed. Just follow instructions.
1. Download mini-adb Here
2. Extract that and put it on your desktop.
3. Go download HTC sync Official Page or HTC sync Direct Download and install it. If you are NOT HTC, then download whatever you need to get the drivers needed for your phone onto your PC (like samsung Kies)
4. Plug your phone into your computer and make sure debugging mode is on.
5. Now go to your mini-adb folder on your desktop and double click RunMe.bat
6. When the black command prompt window pops up, type the following:
adb devices
7. If it lists your Device, then you did it!
8. To push any file, make sure you place it in the same folder as your RunMe.bat, and the command will be
adb push WHATEVERTHEFILENAMEIS /WHEREEVERYOUWANTITTOGO
For example, to push a file called libSwypeCore.so into /system/lib/
Adb remount
adb push libSwypeCore.so /system/lib/
+1 Thanks if this worked for you!
P.S. Technically you have installed ADB by step 5. Step 5 and onwards just tells you how to use it.=P Title doesn't lie.
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This archive has some kind of weird ".exe" file. What is this, some kind of balmervirus?

This is an older thread but I'm hoping someone can help me. I had adb installed on my old win7 pc and I had the my nexus drivers installed and everything was good. A month ago I got a new pc that is running win8 and I've had nothing but trouble ever since. I cannot find nexus drivers that will install on windows 8. Is anybody else out there running windows 8 that can help me? The VZW driver exe file would not even install for me and I ran it as an administrator.

ba_hamilton said:
This is an older thread but I'm hoping someone can help me. I had adb installed on my old win7 pc and I had the my nexus drivers installed and everything was good. A month ago I got a new pc that is running win8 and I've had nothing but trouble ever since. I cannot find nexus drivers that will install on windows 8. Is anybody else out there running windows 8 that can help me? The VZW driver exe file would not even install for me and I ran it as an administrator.
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Yeah... I also gave win8 a try...
I reverted back to win 7. Sorry, can't help you there bro. Have you tried downloading the nexus toolkit and installing gnex drivers using that toolkit?

AW: [GUIDE] Install Portable ADB In 5 Easy Steps
Try this: In Windows 8 install the drivers with Windows 7 Compatibility checked. This did the trick for me while testing adb and rooting a samsung galaxy tab on my windows 8 x64.
I found this tip on only one forum after trying many other tips and drivers around for more than one day and it worked. So all credits to this poster.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z using xda app-developers app

[GUIDE] Flash CWM Manually (for noobs)

It took me some searching to find this information, so I thought I would post it here in an easy format. This will get the modded CWM flashed on your Inc2 so you can start enjoying root.
*--*--* I am not responsible for any damage that may occur to your phone by following this guide or any other guide. If you are at this step, your warranty is already void, and if you lie to Verizon to get a replacement, an angry bear will break into your house and molest you quite thoroughly. Those people are the reason why Verizon is forcing locked bootloaders, and why I had to wait two months to root my Inc2. Don't be one of those people. You might be a noob, but that doesn't excuse you from doing research. In short, anything that happens is your own damn fault, and you can't blame anyone else. /rant *--*--*
Now that that is out of the way, the steps:
1. Download the android SDK here http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r12-windows.exe I don't really want to go into details on this, as it is explained on the site and in the sdk itself. Basically, install and then follow the directions here http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html specifically the part about the sdk tools.
2. Open the sdk tools folder, select adb.exe and adbwinapi.dll, then copy them to somewhere easy to find. I just dumped them in the C:\ folder.
3. Download http://android-roms.googlecode.com/files/fastboot-win32.zip and extract to the same folder with the other files (C:\ in my case).
4. If you haven't already, download the CWM file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134520. Extract the main image (not the osx image) to the same folder with the other files (not necessary, but makes things easier).
5. Boot into fastboot by powering the device off, then powering back on while holding the volume down button on the side. It should boot to a white screen, similar to what you saw when you first rooted it. Plug your phone into usb if you haven't already.
6. Open the Command Prompt. Type (without the quotes): "cd (the folder where adb is)" so, "cd C:\" in my case. Next: "fastboot flash recovery cwm-recovery-vivow.img" and when it is done, "fastboot reboot".
7. Rooting the phone is only the beginning. You still need a rooted kernal, and su and busybox. Without these, rooting does you little practical good. To that end, follow RMK's guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160745. That will get you all set up to start enjoying root fully. I would recommend installing ROM Manager from the market and using it to flash the latest CWM (4.0.0.8). ****NOTE that you need to already have CWM to flash the su and then flasht he new CWM. I know, it seems silly, but that's the way things are. Also, a disclaimer: a few people have had problems with the newest CWM not working properly for them. It worked for me, though, and there is a fix on page four of this thread.
Credit goes to attn1 for the modified CWM, xgunther for posting it/original instructions, and crazythunder of Android Community for the original instructions for using fastboot with a G1. Hope this helps
Some information from supersonic that those trying this on linux will find useful. Thanks!
supersonic2.5 said:
Download this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134520
BTW, if you havn't installed fastboot, download it here.
http://developer.htc.com/adp.html
1.First rename your android sdk folder to "sdk" just like that. Dont use quotation marks on anything fyi.
2.Next step is to move the sdk folder to your home folder.
3.Move adb, fastboot, and the recovery image from the link above into the tools folder of the sdk.
4.Open up terminal and type or copy this in there.
"cd sdk/tools" hit enter.
5. "./adb kill-server" hit enter.
6. "./adb start-server" hit enter. should look something this. (below)
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
7. "./fastboot" hit enter.
8. "./fastboot flash recovery cwm-recovery-vivow.img" hit enter
give it some time to flash.
9. "./fastboot reboot" hit enter
10."./fastboot adb reboot recovery" hit enter
And there you go, wait for your phone to reboot and what not and you should have CWM installed. I would immediately do a nandroid of the stock rom. after that i didnt bother messing with superuser on stock froyo because who the hell wants to be on froyo!? lol, so i installed the GB ota rooted version with superuser already because its very stable....found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411 as i wait for a stable version of rewind,you can then install and update CWM through rom manager to the current version once you've done this.
there you go buddy sorry so long. if you encounter any problems let me know so i can boot into ubuntu and help out. i'd give you a little more details but im on my mac right now. hit the thanks button if i was any help
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devator22 said:
It took me some searching to find this information, so I thought I would post it here in an easy format. This will get the modded CWM flashed on your Inc2 so you can start enjoying root.
1. Download the android SDK here http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r12-windows.exe I don't really want to go into details on this, as it is explained on the site and in the sdk itself. Basically, install and then follow the directions here http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html specifically the part about the sdk tools.
2. Open the sdk tools folder, select adb.exe, adbwinapi.dll, and ddms.bat, then copy them to somewhere easy to find. I just dumped them in the C:\ folder.
3. Download http://android-roms.googlecode.com/files/fastboot-win32.zip and extract to the same folder with the other files (C:\ in my case).
4. If you haven't already, download the CWM file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134520. Extract the main image (not the osx image) to the same folder with the other files (not necessary, but makes things easier).
5. Open the Command Prompt. Type (without the quotes): "cd (the folder where adb is)" so, "cd C:\" in my case. Next: "fastboot flash recovery cwm-recovery-vivow.img" and when it is done, "fastboot reboot". And you should be done.
Credit goes to attn1 for the modified CWM, and xgunther for posting it/original instructions. Hope this helps
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Just a heads up, if you are S-Off, you can enjoy these instructions on Mac, Linux, or Windows. ADB and fastboot give you options for all! <3

Here is another link i found to help out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694

In case you didn't know, AlphaRev X will install CWM for you. Then you can just load a different ROM, install ROM Manager, and update it from there.

I know this is pretty new but does anyone know how to flash fastboot through the linux side I have just about given up on getting the ADB to work in Win 7 64bit

b0gman said:
I know this is pretty new but does anyone know how to flash fastboot through the linux side I have just about given up on getting the ADB to work in Win 7 64bit
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Dumbest solution ever... I was having the same problem. As long as you've installed the jdk file from the link it shows on the initial error on sdk install...
Just click 'back' then 'next' again on the SDK installer... It worked for me.

Now I'm getting stuck on 'Waiting for device' when I run the fastboot command on the command prompt. Thoughts?

Grouper said:
In case you didn't know, AlphaRev X will install CWM for you. Then you can just load a different ROM, install ROM Manager, and update it from there.
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Guess I forgot to mention that this is for the people with problems with the automatic installer, including myself.
Sent from my Incredible 2 with Xda app

Clutch McWinner said:
Now I'm getting stuck on 'Waiting for device' when I run the fastboot command on the command prompt. Thoughts?
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Are you in fastboot on your phone?
Sent from my Incredible 2 with Xda app

devator22 said:
Are you in fastboot on your phone?
Sent from my Incredible 2 with Xda app
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I was, but it turns out I didn't have the HTC sync drivers. S-Off, Rooted, and running overclocked CM7 now!!!!!!!

This must be in Fastboot USB mode while doing?

Im also stuck on < waiting for device >
I've tried in charge only mode and HTC Sync mode and neither seem to be recognized by cmd. The HTC Sync software opens when I connect the phone in HTC Sync mode so I would assume the drivers are installed correctly. Any ideas?

SHAKEJONES said:
Im also stuck on < waiting for device >
I've tried in charge only mode and HTC Sync mode and neither seem to be recognized by cmd. The HTC Sync software opens when I connect the phone in HTC Sync mode so I would assume the drivers are installed correctly. Any ideas?
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Should HTC Sync be opening? I think you're supposed to uninstall HTC Sync, but leave the drivers. AlphaRevX provided a link to the drivers only, so it might be easier to just completely uninstall everything and then reinstall the provided driver instead.

Just tried that and its still stuck... I'll mess with it more tomorrow

Yeah i've been having the exact same problems with the drivers. I have a completely fresh install of windows 7, and it still wont work. I installed the HTC Sync, and it still doesnt recognize my device. I tried using Ubuntu, however it makes absolutly zero sense in my mind, so unless i have a detailed instuctional text, windows is my only choice really. Its funny, this thread is for noobs, yet i can't get even do this, but other phones i've rooted without any problems, and they we're much harder for me. Blah.

I've tried all variations of connection modes, triple checked I had all the files in the right spot, and tried different usb ports and it still wont work... does someone have a more detailed guide for this?

Seriously frustrated about this. S-Off was no problem. I'm triple booted with OSX, Win XP Pro and Linux. Used linux to get s-off but didn't get a CWM install. Window won't allow the driver to install and Linux is a mystery. Anybody have luck with OSX or Linux and want to write it up?

OH, all you people having trouble...you need to be in fastboot in order for this to work. Power off your phone, then power it back on while holding volume down. Then run the commands.

devator22 said:
OH, all you people having trouble...you need to be in fastboot in order for this to work. Power off your phone, then power it back on while holding volume down. Then run the commands.
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Thank you kind sir hahaha I JUST got done doing that and it worked like a charm! this thread will be a great help to anyone else ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
The directions for fastboot are in the OP

Haha, yea. I guess I am a noob when it comes to writing guides. I updated the OP with an extra step for booting into fastboot.

[Q] Desire HD (2.3.3) OTA cant boot (s on)

hey guys,
i am new to xda and i need your help please.....i did the OTA update few days back and downloaded the visionary+ but the visionary gets stuck on the black screen and nothin happens and i also downloaded the gingerbreak v1 it gives a error of could not extract assets error, i read everything regarding this error but nothing help can you please help me on who can i do a S-off and enter the recovery mode and install the rom on the OTA 2.3.3 in desire HD......i dnt know how to use adb commands (i dnt have SDK).....please help me

I don't think there's a root option available for that firmware. You will likely have to make a gold card, temp root, downgrade, then perm root it. It's really not hard, and you will just need to copy/paste commands found in instructions. Just be sure to read the instructions through completely one or 2 times first, and then follow them well.

But you can boot up normally right? Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

i read the post, also downloaded the downgrade and ran "run thi for root" but a CMD prompt opened up and it closed automatically after few secs.....and i dnt know hat is adb and adb sheel and how to use it....i tried typing the adb code in the CMD prompt but gave me an error message saying something internal or external........i also tried using gingerbreak but giving me an error message of something extract assets.......please help ppl

It means that you've fail to execute step 3 in the guide right? Then use adb process. It refers to use direct command from android software developing kit. Download the android sdk tool from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (recommended to use web installer, Java runtime required)
Usually it will create sdk folder in C:/ local disk. In the folder, shift+right click tools folder and click command prompt. Enter the command lines in the guide and continue.
You can't use gingerbreak on android build above 2.37. As I assume that you have applied OTA with at least 2.42. Is that correct?
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

ya i have a 2.42 after the OTA........i think its the third step, i have the android sdk but i dnt know how to use it, i need the sense3.0 rom desperately....hope you can help me with the sdk thing

http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
Instead of Goldcard Helper when making your goldcard...
- Open up a command prompt (Windows Key + R, type "CMD", press enter)
- connect your phone as "charge only" and have usb debugging enabled
- type: cd "c:\htc ace toolkit\resource" and hit enter (if you've already extracted my toolkit)
- Now type:
adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid
-Select and copy the cid, then paste into the appropriate field on the Goldcard Generator webpage.
You will now get a proper image, that once applied, will give you a proper working Goldcard to copy the PD98IMG.zip to and downgrade your device. and can now start with the fre3vo downgrade.

cant open your tool kit some kind of error.....

vaibhav_ertx said:
cant open your tool kit some kind of error.....
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if you're using IE 9, read what it says underneath the toolkit download link.
If you're using avg it will flag it as some type of bad software (its cuz avg sucks long donkey......)

when i type adb in cmd it gives me error something internal and external thing it says help ppl

vaibhav_ertx said:
when i type adb in cmd it gives me error something internal and external thing it says help ppl
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1. do you have the phone connected to your pc with usb debugging enabled?
2. Do you have HTC Sync installed (for the drivers)?

JSLEnterprises said:
1. do you have the phone connected to your pc with usb debugging enabled?
2. Do you have HTC Sync installed (for the drivers)?
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i have done the debugging but not installed the htc sync software

JSLEnterprises said:
if you're using IE 9, read what it says underneath the toolkit download link.
If you're using avg it will flag it as some type of bad software (its cuz avg sucks long donkey......)
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i use safari not ie9 and i dnt have avg i have kaspersky

JSLEnterprises said:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
Instead of Goldcard Helper when making your goldcard...
- Open up a command prompt (Windows Key + R, type "CMD", press enter)
- connect your phone as "charge only" and have usb debugging enabled
- type: cd "c:\htc ace toolkit\resource" and hit enter (if you've already extracted my toolkit)
- Now type:
adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid
-Select and copy the cid, then paste into the appropriate field on the Goldcard Generator webpage.
You will now get a proper image, that once applied, will give you a proper working Goldcard to copy the PD98IMG.zip to and downgrade your device. and can now start with the fre3vo downgrade.
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hey, i downloaded your toll kit by using, IE9,firefox,safari but when i try tp unzip i get an error message "cannot open the file does not appear to be valid"
help

HELP - full wiped my phone

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phunkie123 said:
I have the latest version of twrp installed in my phone and thats about it.
I am s-off'd and unlocked.
verizion htc one
ran a full system wipe and that wiped out my .zip rom file along with it.
can someone please help me?
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You can use adb to push a rom file to you phone storage. I found this link that should help you http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-tutorials/how-to-copy-files-to-htc-one-using-twrp-mount-and-adb/

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adb
phunkie123 said:
i can access the TWRP recovery and also the fastboot. however, when trying to run ADB in my computer the device is not listed.
when running the command "adb devices". nothing gets found.
EDIT - also when i get into the ADB sideload section of TWRP, my device stays stuck at "starting ADB sideload feature..."
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What is your PC's OS.. Where did you get adb and fastboot??

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Fastboot/adb
phunkie123 said:
My PC's OS is windows 7 home premium service pack 1. the fastboot was unlocked through the firewater method. if you mean the android-sdk tools i got them here
developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?utm_source=weibolife
the fastboot still seems to work as i tried re-flashing TWRP. it was successful. but it still just seems to stay stuck at "Starting ADB sideload feature..."
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Ok do this move everything from the folder platform-tools should be fastboot.exe and adb.exe and a few other files to the root of your c drive....
than open your CMD window as admin... make sure you open as admin... than type
Code:
cd /
to move to the root of you c dirve and then type
Code:
adb
let me know the out come of that....

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phunkie123 said:
sorry for all your trouble! the reason behind my problems was that my computer needed to be restarted to refresh my drivers. i was then able to mount and push my rom through ADB. whew! thanks so much people! im booting up already. no bricks here! thanks to all of you guys!!
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Great.... Hate to see anyone have trouble with there m7....Thx lj

[Q] Problems flashing TWRP (All in one kit v2)

Whenever I try to flash TWRP to my phone it says "error: more than one device or emulator". Can someone help?

tyboxer13 said:
Whenever I try to flash TWRP to my phone it says "error: more than one device or emulator". Can someone help?
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I'd guess it is some problem with the adb server. Close all cmd and open a new one. Navigate to your adb/fastboot folder and enter the following:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb usb
adb devices
If it starts up again and all is fine it should show your device after the last command.
Btw. why is everybody using an all in one toolkit instead of learning to work with adb fastboot properly and doing it the old fashioned way: reading all that's needed to know and start off step by step.
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