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Android 4.2.2 adb can't find devices

With the new update to 4.2.2 to my Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7, I can't find both my devices under adb.

These are the steps I took:

  • Updated to 4.2.2
  • Updated ADT and SDK through the SDK Manager
  • Checked ADB version, it's at 1.0.31
  • Restarted PC and Tablet and Phone numerous times

When I run adb devices, it's just blank. I have the same issue on Windows 8 and on Ubuntu 12.10, but on Ubuntu it shows my device and it says offline.

Are there any other steps I can take?

Solution

  • Try pre-installing the drivers for your devices. Make sure, under Windows, that your device is recognized in the System control panel first.

    I use Windows 7 and my Galaxy Nexus wouldn't be recognized by the system until I installed the device drivers before plugging them in. From the comments, this works on Windows 8 as well.

    Galaxy Nexus drivers

    Nexus 7