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ADB Driver and Windows 8.1

I waste a lot of time trying to successfully install the ADB driver for my tablet in Windows 8.1. So here I will post what I did, in case anyone has the same problem.

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IvanRF Avatar asked Feb 23 '14 18:02

IvanRF


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If Windows fails to enumerate the device which is reported in Device Manager as error code 43:

  • Install this Compatibility update from Windows.
  • If you already have this update but you get this error, restart your PC (unfortunately, it happened to me, I tried everything until I thought what if I restart...).

If the device is listed in Device Manager as Other devices -> Android but reports an error code 28:

  • Google USB Driver didn't work for me. You could try your corresponding OEM USB Drivers, but in my case my device is not listed there.
  • So, install the latest Samsung drivers: SAMSUNG USB Driver v1.7.23.0
  • Restart the computer (very important)
  • Go to Device Manager, find the Android device, and select Update Driver Software.
  • Select Browse my computer for driver software
  • Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
  • Select ADB Interface from the list
  • Select SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface (this is a signed driver). If you get a warning, select Yes to continue.
  • Done!

By doing this I was able to use my tablet for development under Windows 8.1.

Note: This solution uses Samsung drivers but works for other devices.

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IvanRF Avatar answered Oct 14 '22 18:10

IvanRF


Use the awesome "Universal ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Driver for Windows": https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/BQ5iYJEaaEH https://github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver

  • Windows 8 compatible
  • comes signed, so does not require you to turn off windows driver signature checks

Tested under Win8.1.1 x64.

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hotzen Avatar answered Oct 14 '22 18:10

hotzen