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Guys, I need a little help here. I've rooted my share of phones, and even some tablets, but the Evo i bought a few days ago has been a nightmare.
For some reason, and I can't tell why, this thing will not be recognized by Windows.
It always shows up as "Unknown Device" under the USB catagory on Device Manager.
I've tried different OS versions (Windows 7 64Bit, Vista 64bit, Even Mac). I've also pulled down every form of driver I can think of (SDK Orginal version, HTC Sync, Hboot Versions, etc.)
I just cannot get this thing to be recognized. And if I manually try to update the driver and point it to one that I've downloaded, Windows tells me that the most current driver is already installed.
The bottom line is that I need to be able to connect to the phone from the comp in order to push stuff via ADB and throw commands at it. The same unknown device situation happens when the phone is in bootloader or actually booted into Stock Froyo (2.2)
Has anyone ever seen anything like this? I know i haven't, and it's buggin me out.
buster3845 said:
Guys, I need a little help here. I've rooted my share of phones, and even some tablets, but the Evo i bought a few days ago has been a nightmare.
For some reason, and I can't tell why, this thing will not be recognized by Windows.
It always shows up as "Unknown Device" under the USB catagory on Device Manager.
I've tried different OS versions (Windows 7 64Bit, Vista 64bit, Even Mac). I've also pulled down every form of driver I can think of (SDK Orginal version, HTC Sync, Hboot Versions, etc.)
I just cannot get this thing to be recognized. And if I manually try to update the driver and point it to one that I've downloaded, Windows tells me that the most current driver is already installed.
The bottom line is that I need to be able to connect to the phone from the comp in order to push stuff via ADB and throw commands at it. The same unknown device situation happens when the phone is in bootloader or actually booted into Stock Froyo (2.2)
Has anyone ever seen anything like this? I know i haven't, and it's buggin me out.
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I've never seen that before. Wish I had something for ya. Is the Evo brand new or used? Are you sure the usb cable is good? I've seen a bad cable cause some headaches before. Wish I had more for ya, sorry man.
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EVO is not new. I bough it from cragslist a few days ago. It seems to work fine otherwise. Not rooted for sure, and running Sprint original 2.2.
I did try a couple of different USB cables just to be sure, and had the same results.
The funny thing is that even though I was never able to get it "recognized" on any of my machines, I was able to get ADB so "see" it for a while. I started the rooting process by pushing files to it via ADB and even sent a reboot command to it.
Once it rebooted, that's when it all went bad. It was still showing as unrecognized (just like before), but now ADB can't see it at all. Keeps telling me no devices are connected.
Even my friend's Mac Air (which supposedly doesn't need any kind of drivers to see the phone) can't see it either.
It's just weird...
perform a hard reset, maybe a rogue app or setting got messed up,
fastboot screen>clear storage>yes
Tried that as well. Sorry i didn't mention it in the original post.
I think I've pretty much tried everything that's somewhat logical at this point.
Now I'm looking for the "illogical" ideas.
Make sure usb debugging option is turned on in settings>applications>development and the phone is in charge only mode. Then it should be recognized and you should be able to use adb.
Debugging was turned on already. I made sure of that.
As for the mode of connection I've tried them all with mixed results.
Here's what I've seen so far...
Charge only - unrecognized device in Device manager, and ADB can't see it.
HTC sync - unrecognized device in Device manager, and ADB can't see it.
Disk Drive - unrecognized device in Device manager, and ADB can't see it.
Internet Sharing - never tried it.
Here's the weird part. If i uncheck Debugging and set the phone to HTC Sync, I am sometimes able to get ADB to see it.
This is just confusing...
What happens if you uninstall HTC Sync and just leave the drivers installed? Could work I suppose. I know unrevoked says to make sure you uninstall HTC Sync and install the ADB drivers.
try this. connect your evo to a machine running xp. i had the same problems rooting one evo using windows 7. connected to a machine running xp ,zipped right through without a hitch.
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU IN YOUR QUEST
Thats what I tried on the Vista box.removed HTC sync, and left the HTC drivers.when that failed I removed the drivers too and replaced them with several different ones I found online.none seemed to work.
The strangest part is that all guides seem to say that MAC OS should just see it without any drivers.
I borrowed friends MAC air and it didn't see it either.
I'm not sure which USB drivers you are using, but these work for me. Uninstall the drivers first, then install this. I hope it is legal to put these here and if not I am extremely sorry.
PS you could try a Linux Live CD and it will see it without drivers or go with Wubi which installs Ubuntu on your Windows hard drive and can be uninstalled just like any other program. It gives you the option to boot into Ubuntu or Windows on bootup. Neat little program and it is faster than using the live CD. Go to this link Wubi and click the Start Download button to download Wubi.
Those seem to be the same drivers I've tried (well those and a ton of others as well).
I'm gonna give that LiveCD idea a shot. Burning it now.
If not, I'm gonna try to find an XP machine somewhere.
I've got a couple of VM's on my machine running XP, but since the main Win7 Machine doesn't see it, it can't seem to pass the USB connection over to the XP VM.
Man, I have to say, this is just the most complicated rooting process I've ever seen. If this was my first root attempt, I'm pretty sure I'd leave Android forever
It usually is a painless operation to root the Evo. For some reason you are having a difficult time with driver installation. It seriously has to be something simple that has been missed, because I have rooted mine and several friends Evo's and it was very easy. I had a MyTouch 3g 3.5mm before this Evo and talk about a pain. Before the Universal Auto root app you had to make a gold card first and that in itself took over an hour. It was my first root and it was very difficult and time consuming, so to see how easy the Evo was no matter which way I do it made me very happy.
buster3845 said:
Thats what I tried on the Vista box.removed HTC sync, and left the HTC drivers.when that failed I removed the drivers too and replaced them with several different ones I found online.none seemed to work.
The strangest part is that all guides seem to say that MAC OS should just see it without any drivers.
I borrowed friends MAC air and it didn't see it either.
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yes the mac doesn't require additonal drivers to run adb however u need to make sure the directory is properly set in terminal so adb knows where to pull commands from... on windows did u try uninstalling everything phone related? SDK, HTC Sync, the whole nine yards then try reinstalling only the sdk and the usb drivers? I know with the lastest SDK the usb driver is not included for some reason or at least it wasn't with mine... then one day my adb just randomly stopped working and a uninstall/reinstall cleared up everything... try this usb driver and see where it gets u. Don't know if it's any different that wat the guy above posted but worth a shot. Reinstall the appropriate SDK first then i would recommend plugging the evo into the pc with no usb drivers installed then when it cant automatically find the drivers direct it to the file u downloaded and it should pull the necessary drivers from there and see if that does the trick...
View attachment android-usb-driver.zip
No dice so far guys...but i have made progress in identifying the issue (sort of).
So here's the deal - the ONLY way the phone is recognized is if i toggle the "debugging" setting.
If i plug the phone in with the switch set on (meaning USB Debugging enabled) the phone is not recognized. Pointing the unknown device to the drivers (any drivers) does nothing.
However, if i plug the phone in with the switch set off, it finds a usb mass storage device. Then i turn the debugging switch on, and it finds the ADB Android phone with no issues. Then i can push commands via ADB without any problems.
The problem i have is that I cannot toggle that switch if i boot into HBOOT menu. So the comp never see's the phone.
I've tried this experiment on Win7-64bit, Vista-64bit, XP 32bit, and even MAC.
The same situation seems to apply everywhere, and with all of the drivers I've tried. None of them seem to allow the phone to be plugged in and automatically be found. The only way for the comp to see the phone is if i toggle the debugging switch off, then on.
At this point, I'm ready to put out a bounty on this. $20 via PayPal to anyone who can walk me through it. Bottom line is that I need to be able to see the phone without having to toggle the debugging switch. That will allow me to boot into HBOOT and still send commands to the phone via ADB.
Thanks for all the help guys. Hopefully, we can get this resolved.
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Anyone care to take a shot??
Hi my brother has a Desire HD just liek mine and is unlocked rooted and hboot just like mine but he cannot connect his phone to the PC if he put the phone into bootloader it doesnt recognise it, if he puts it in fast boot it doesnt recognice it..
Debugging is on stay awak is on.
We are using windows 7 and installed XP as a virtual environment to see if that helped but when connedted it said it was connected to 02mmc ccid but doesnt allow him to do anything.
He has no option to select media storage from handset..
He has managed to flash a new rom and kerna by taking out the memory stick and putting it directly into the comp. Then he boots to recovery and flashes from the but he cannot use the sync or any ADB commands.
Could anyone please help..
HI,
you need the windows driver for android system
you can download it from the SDK GUI
bearing in mind myine works perfectly fine on the exact same laptop would it still be the driver
Are you using 3 uk rom. I had a crazy job trying to get adb working..
I followed the guides and pushed all the right buttons and no joy. Does fastboot work, might be worth seeing if you get anythong from that...
I fixed it by flashing a different Rom (kingdom 1.0) - This maybe coincidence and I might be talking rubbish, but it worked for me.
Hi Guys,
Any help would be great! i do have google talk if anyone is willing to help me out!
My R800i Is rooted and has a version of recovery but not sure which version, i am wanting to update my phone with a better kernel and rom since the current one i have installed is giving me issues ( not being able to receive incoming calls for example )
Another problem is i reformatted the phone since i was having issues with receiving calls but now when i connect my phone to ANY computer via the USB cable the computer trys to install MTP or MSC driver ( depends on which connection type i select ) the Installer fails and i cant even take any files off my phone.
Provided details below. i want to somehow get into the current bootloader and install the ROM thats on my SD card! i do have flashtool installed and Android tool SDK installed but still no success in phone wanting to talk to my laptop.
I am running windows 7 64 bit. i am starting to think the phone is belond repair since i cant get any software to work between the phone and computer.
does anyone know what buttons i need to push on the Xperia Play to enter into the boot loader, i have tried pressing the back button and search button on phone boot but nothing happens apart from the phone starts up normally.
would a factory reset delete the boot loader and other config-ed software off the phone is this why i cant enter the boot loader or am i not pressing the right buttons on boot.
Any help would be really appreciated!
IMEI:
357302043579712
IMEI Software Verson
49
Available Speech Codecs
HR, FR, EFR, AMR_HR, AMR_FR
Working Bands
GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC8
Rooting Status Bootloader Unlocked Allowed: Yes
Phone Software Version
1245-8821_4.0.1.A.0.283
S1 Boot Version
1241-3656 R9A021
EST Software Version
1242.5099_10
Android Version
2.3.4
Baseband Version
8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028A-49
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number
4.0.1.A.0.283
If you want to change the kernel you must unlock your bootloader. If your Xperia Play is a SIM free one, you can do it for free in this link: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
For SIM locked devices I think you must find another ways to do it. There are some online sites that unlock bootloader to SIM locked devices for a fee.
Once you have unlocked your bootloader, turn off the phone, hold on the search button, plug the USB cable in the computer, release the search button (power button LED will be blue) and install this driver: http://drivers.softpedia.com/progDownload/Google-USB-Driver-Revision4-Download-139077.html
Now you are ready to flash any kernel you want with Flashtool or any other app.
Thanks for the information, i have already done this, i payed £25 for a guy on this forum to unlock my phone to any network. i'll give this a try and get back to you, problem is the phone doesn't like to talk to my laptop via USB cable keeps on failing to install the drivers..
Thanks for quick response.
PsychoShaft said:
Thanks for the information, i have already done this, i payed £25 for a guy on this forum to unlock my phone to any network. i'll give this a try and get back to you, problem is the phone doesn't like to talk to my laptop via USB cable keeps on failing to install the drivers..
Thanks for quick response.
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I have tried what you said but having problems with connecting my phone to my Windows 7 Laptop!
Check your device manager. The fastest way to open it is running this command: devmgmt.msc
There must be some kind of Android device while your phone is connected in fastboot mode. If you see it, update its driver with the Google USB driver v4 pointing at the folder path with the uncompressed files.
jcarbox said:
Check your device manager. The fastest way to open it is running this command: devmgmt.msc
There must be some kind of Android device while your phone is connected in fastboot mode. If you see it, update its driver with the Google USB driver v4 pointing at the folder path with the uncompressed files.
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Hi I tried what you said, i Turned off my phone and holded the search button and turned it back on, the light went blue and the computer popped up trying to install fast boot i point to the SDK folder to update the driver but it fails.
do you have google talk might be easier on there to talk! cheers!
I'm not using gtalk atm. Sorry.
Be sure the driver you downloaded is named usb_driver_rev4.zip: http://drivers.softpedia.com/dyn-postdownload.php?p=139077&t=4&i=1
If Windows doesn't detects any driver in that uncompressed folder, you can choose to select the device from a list, point to that folder and force to install the driver. It's named something like Android ADB Interface.
jcarbox said:
I'm not using gtalk atm. Sorry.
Be sure the driver you downloaded is named usb_driver_rev4.zip: http://drivers.softpedia.com/dyn-postdownload.php?p=139077&t=4&i=1
If Windows doesn't detects any driver in that uncompressed folder, you can choose to select the device from a list, point to that folder and force to install the driver. It's named something like Android ADB Interface.
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Thanks for the download link, i going to try this in a bit and get back to you! thanks for the support guys! :good:
Just tried, i put my phone into Media Transfer Mode.. my computer tried to install the MTP usb device and i directed the installation to the driver you linked..
Update Driver Software says: the best driver software for your device is already installed MTP USB DEVICE, there is a small yellow triangle on the icon and in MTP USB Device Properties it says: This device cannot start. (Code 10)
i need someone to Teamviewer with me, for the record i don't have the Sony Ericsson software installed on my Computer because that still wont install the drivers for my phone, i also know its not needed for installing new kernel and roms.
i tried connecting this phone to a bunch of pcs including my friends and it still fails to install any drivers!!! i think i am just going to bin this phone! i have had enough (
You must install that driver when you plug the phone in fastboot mode. It shouldn't work in any other case. In other words, when you plug your Xperia Play being powered on and Android is running it needs one driver, and when you boot it in fastboot mode you need other driver.
Please, install the driver following the steps previously posted with your phone in fastboot mode (blue LED).
Hello, i put my phone into fastboot mode, my device manager shows 1 device not installed S1Boot Fastboot, i right click go to properties and click update driver...
then i browse my computer for driver software i point the location to usb_driver_rev4\usb_driver and it says: Windows was unable to install your s1Boot fastboot!
Ok, let's see...
Try to update the driver using the "choose from a list" option to force the installation, point to the driver folder and select "Android ADB Interface" from the list. If Windows shows a warning message don't worry about it and go ahead.
i tryed this and its not wanting to work (
Sorry to hear that because I don't have any more ideas for your problem.
Maybe you may spend some minutes searching in the forum to find some detail that can help you.
i need someone with teamviewer to help me go though the setup process again, if anyone is willing to get my phone working i will happy pay them some money!
Thanks Jcarbox for all your support!
Regards
Paul
I just check the Windows device manager with my phone plugged in bootloader mode and it appears as Android Bootloader Interface, so this is the device you must choose from the list when you install the driver.
Hope this helps you.
thanks for the help, to bad my phone isnt having any of it.. just going to buy another phone (
This may work
PsychoShaft said:
thanks for the help, to bad my phone isnt having any of it.. just going to buy another phone (
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hi PsychoShaft,
I had similar problems. I don't know how to fix it permanently. but i do this to make it work for some time.First, download flashtool and install it.Open your device manager and select view->show hidden drivers.Then, delete all your drivers related to xperia play. like the adb interface, semc flash ,etc. All of them in all categories. then reboot your computer into safe mode with administrator and connect your device with flashtool running in your windows in safe mode. then the flashtool will indicate that you don't have the drivers. then,open the drivers folder in flashtool and use the setup to install arc-play-...,flashmode drivers and fastboot mode drivers.then after the installation is over windows will ask you to reboot.now reboot with your mobile connected. after boot windows will automatically install the drivers. then unplug your phone and turn off it and connect in flash/fastboot mode.it will automatically install drivers.wait for windows to say drivers installed successfully or installation failed. don't unplug it in the middle of the process then you will have to start from first.sometimes it will not work in the first time ,then reboot into safe mode and try again installing the drivers and rebooting into safe mode itself and connecting your device.at one point of time flashtool will say your device is connected in flas/fastboot mode.then continue with flashing
Gladwin.
Thanks for the support guys i managed to solve the issue!
^^^^ Glad i could help
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Got a weird one - got the M9, able to connect it at work and on a laptop but not the computer I've got ADB and everything on.
Phone simply does not recognize as a USB drive, I get that it's looking for "Android phone" but it never shows as a device. (MTP, ADB, etc) Suggesting where the HTC drivers I just downloaded results in me getting that they're not what it's looking for.
This is a computer that has worked for my EVO 4G, 3D, 4G LTE, One m7, m8 along with being fine with a host of other devices.
I've uninstalled and reinstalled everything I know to do but no ADB, no MTP. Not a recognizable device to windows other than being "Android Phone" with no drivers findable.
Some things I've done:
Installed HTC Sync
Deleted HTC Sync
installed HTC drivers pack
removed
Bang head on keyboard
Plug into different USB ports
Change cable
Just one computer, the one that I've used with no problem for ages, wants to be a punk
Have you tried enabling USB debugging?
-settings
-about
-software information
-more
-tap build number 7 times
Then go back to settings and enter developer options and check USB debugging
NotSatan said:
Have you tried enabling USB debugging?
-settings
-about
-software information
-more
-tap build number 7 times
Then go back to settings and enter developer options and check USB debugging
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Yup. I just get "Android Phone" as an unrecognized device. I've also set to Disk Drive, MTP, debugging on and off.
Just plugged in the M8, same issue... so it's something that's not M9 specific...
Well that's as far as my expertise goes haha.
mildlydisturbed said:
Got a weird one - got the M9, able to connect it at work and on a laptop but not the computer I've got ADB and everything on.
Phone simply does not recognize as a USB drive, I get that it's looking for "Android phone" but it never shows as a device. (MTP, ADB, etc) Suggesting where the HTC drivers I just downloaded results in me getting that they're not what it's looking for.
This is a computer that has worked for my EVO 4G, 3D, 4G LTE, One m7, m8 along with being fine with a host of other devices.
I've uninstalled and reinstalled everything I know to do but no ADB, no MTP. Not a recognizable device to windows other than being "Android Phone" with no drivers findable.
Some things I've done:
Installed HTC Sync
Deleted HTC Sync
installed HTC drivers pack
removed
Bang head on keyboard
Plug into different USB ports
Change cable
Just one computer, the one that I've used with no problem for ages, wants to be a punk
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Was this resolved? Having this same issue...
It looks like you are just trying to get ADB?
* Make sure USB debugging is enabled (I know you said it is).
* Make sure your computer is not blacklisted on your phone from making connections to ADB.
* Make sure any htc sync or driver package is totally removed.
* Make sure your keyboard still works enough after the head banging. You will only need a mouse, enter, space, a, b, c, d, e, i, s and v to complete the following; but more is always better just in case you need an h or something.
Look in Device Manager. Is it an unknown device (is there a yellow exclamation mark or something next to it)?
Try deleting the driver that it's using - like actually choose to delete the driver software from your machine, not just remove the device.
Once you're totally clean and the phone shows up with a yellow !, try update driver -> let me choose -> have disk -> your android sdk's extras/google-usb-driver .inf.
Pick one of the ADB ones, not sure if it'll be composite or the other one, then test with
Code:
adb devices
in your cmd window.
If it shows up, cool. If not try the other ADB usb driver from the inf...
xfinrodx said:
It looks like you are just trying to get ADB?
* Make sure USB debugging is enabled (I know you said it is).
* Make sure your computer is not blacklisted on your phone from making connections to ADB.
* Make sure any htc sync or driver package is totally removed.
* Make sure your keyboard still works enough after the head banging. You will only need a mouse, enter, space, a, b, c, d, e, i, s and v to complete the following; but more is always better just in case you need an h or something.
Look in Device Manager. Is it an unknown device (is there a yellow exclamation mark or something next to it)?
Try deleting the driver that it's using - like actually choose to delete the driver software from your machine, not just remove the device.
Once you're totally clean and the phone shows up with a yellow !, try update driver -> let me choose -> have disk -> your android sdk's extras/google-usb-driver .inf.
Pick one of the ADB ones, not sure if it'll be composite or the other one, then test with
Code:
adb devices
in your cmd window.
If it shows up, cool. If not try the other ADB usb driver from the inf...
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Thanks. I tried this and nothing helped. Finding the device from ADB devices isn't the issue. It is that the SD card does not show up in Windows Explorer. Other than taking the SD card out and using a micro SD card adapter for my PC, I cannot transfer files via USB. See attached image. The MTP is the issue. Why doesn't HTC Sync/Drivers from HTC.com fix this? -_-;
Oh, I'm sorry I misunderstood your need. Well if adb works yes can always push/pull... Which version of Windows are you on? Is it possibly a 32/64 bit driver issue? I'm reaching here, HTC sync should cure whatever ails you... I hate MTP.
xfinrodx said:
Oh, I'm sorry I misunderstood your need. Well if adb works yes can always push/pull... Which version of Windows are you on? Is it possibly a 32/64 bit driver issue? I'm reaching here, HTC sync should cure whatever ails you... I hate MTP.
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Windows 7, yea it's probably a64 bit problem.
typhoonikan said:
Was this resolved? Having this same issue...
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Resolved after I updated to windows 10
mildlydisturbed said:
Resolved after I updated to windows 10
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Not for me. Would love a solution.
Bump. Help? So annoying.
typhoonikan said:
Bump. Help? So annoying.
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I' having the same issue. M9 not recognized as an MTP device on Win 10 64 bit. Running CM 12.1. Adb works, and the device shows up in Device Manager as "MTP USB Device" under "Portable Devices" section. Right clicking gives only propertied and scan for h/w change option, there is no option to update device driver. Phone shows up as HTC M9 under "Unspecified" category in "Devices and Printers".
My Lg G2 runs CM12.1 as well and works fine as mtp device. (Adb works too). I have been trying everything to get M9 working, but failed.
EDIT
Solved the issue trying random things! The issue was the xposed module "Xposed Media Scanner Optimizer" which was preventing MTP mode by not allowing media scanner to run.
droidphile said:
I' having the same issue. M9 not recognized as an MTP device on Win 10 64 bit. Running CM 12.1. Adb works, and the device shows up in Device Manager as "MTP USB Device" under "Portable Devices" section. Right clicking gives only propertied and scan for h/w change option, there is no option to update device driver. Phone shows up as HTC M9 under "Unspecified" category in "Devices and Printers".
My Lg G2 runs CM12.1 as well and works fine as mtp device. (Adb works too). I have been trying everything to get M9 working, but failed.
EDIT
Solved the issue trying random things! The issue was the xposed module "Xposed Media Scanner Optimizer" which was preventing MTP mode by not allowing media scanner to run.
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I do not have that module installed, so that can't be what is keeping Windows from noticing my phone as a storage device.
Also, if i hadn't mentioned it before, I am able to see my device with adb devices in the command prompt.
typhoonikan said:
I do not have that module installed, so that can't be what is keeping Windows from noticing my phone as a storage device.
Also, if i hadn't mentioned it before, I am able to see my device with adb devices in the command prompt.
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Most likely it is a driver conflict or missing drivers. Uninstall all portable device drivers and start again.
I wish I stole my HTC M9.
typhoonikan said:
I do not have that module installed, so that can't be what is keeping Windows from noticing my phone as a storage device.
Also, if i hadn't mentioned it before, I am able to see my device with adb devices in the command prompt.
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I have the same issue, nothing! MTP device driver is not present...adb works but MTP nothing.
Please, someone check if the win 10 installed is N version? maybe is this the problem, maybe....
Thanks
Something to try. Connect your phone to the PC, then go into device manager and look for portable devices. The phone should be listed there and most likely you will see a yellow triangle on it. Click on it and choose to uninstall. After it uninstalls, unplug the phone from the PC and then plug it back in. Allow it to fully re-install before doing anything.
DeeZZ_NuuZZ said:
install another theme from themes Manager which is dark, or has dark Keyboard. the easiest way
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Nope. I've played with device manager for over an hour at a time. Windows doesn't like m9.
Well, my understanding is that the driver used for mtp for Android devices is the same driver that is used for Windows Media Player. When you connect your phone to the PC and open Windows Media Player, is the phone listed there? If not, then you may have something interfering with media scanner. Have you tried starting the M9 in safe mode and then connecting to the PC?
Weird. You must bring it to store to fix
So my buddy gave me this Nexus S 4G, since I like to collect phones. Unfortunately, it appears to be stuck on 4.0 ICS. I tried to check for an update to 4.1 ICS, but for some reason, it reports that my phone is up to date??? Wtf. So I tried doing it manually, I can't flash this random OTA which may or may not (probably is) Jelly Bean in stock recovery, but it fails. I tried doing it even more manually using fastboot, but for some reason, I can't get the USB drivers to work. My next step is to use a Macintosh, as they seem to work better with Android, but I don't have access to it yet. In the mean time, is there any other way to get this phone updated or, at the very least, rooted and ROM'd?
@Dr. Hax
I'm assuming you are using windows? If so burn a Linux iso, Mint or Ubuntu are both great. You can make a bootable iso using a thumb drive or CD. Then set up your pc for dual boot. You'll never have a driver issue on Linux.
I'm sure you probably know this but how I have gotten windows to work and see my device is install the fastboot and adb 15 second installer from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Then reboot of course. And when I plug my device in have developer options enabled and usb debugging enabled and be watching phone for the little box pop up that you just checkmark really quick so your pc can communicate with the device... Also if you scroll down on the phone in developer options to "default usb configuration" and change that to "file transfer", that will usually bring the little box up on my devices to check mark so they can communicate..It only shows for a second then it's gone. But if it hasn't popped up yet then open terminal and type sudo adb devices (hit enter) and again be watching your phone because that little box should then come up that you must quickly check mark on phone so pc and phone can communicate.
I always uninstall and reinstall drivers on windows and reboot afterwards. Also make sure check device manager and see what's there. But that 15 second fastboot adb installer for windows is a life saver and makes it all super easy!! On Linux none of this happens. Ever! ? You just plug in your phone and the model of your device shows up on the computer screen. IDK if this makes sense much but I tried to word it where it did best I could. Hopefully this helps or you already got it going.