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Can't usb debug, device doesn't show


I wish to test my android app on my phone, but my device does not show in the list Have followed all the tips in this thread - Installing the Android USB Driver in Windows 7 And followed this - https://developer.android.com/studio/run/oem-usb

I have tried locating both the USB debug driver installed via android studio and also the samsung one i downloaded.. neither work I get the error windows was unable to install your SAMSUNG_Android. C:\Program Files\SAMSUNG\USB Drivers is the folder I select to install drivers from..

Info: Windows 7 Galaxy s4 mini


Solution

  • The solution for me was changing the usb connection from MTP to PTP. Which interestingly isn't mentioned on the official android dev site.