Android Studio doesnt recognize my device - Nexus 6P [duplicate]

Question

I am struggling to figure out the problem with my device not being recognized in Android Studio. However I do see it from file explorer and can browse the device files.

• OS: Windows 10
• Device: Nexus 6P

Yes, I did some research before posting this question, so I'll enumerate what I tried:

• Enabled USB Debugging
• Installed Google USB drivers from the SDK manager
• Intalled HiSuite(apparently including some device drivers)
• Switching between MTP/PTP
• Restarting Android Studio several times
• Restarting my computer several times
• Every USB 2/3 ports of my computer
• Tried updating drivers from device manager(however it did not suggest anything)
• adb kill-server / start-server

Any suggestions would be greatly welcome!

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Apparently, installing 'Google USB Drivers' from the SDK Manager doesn't actually install them!

You have to go to:

'C:\Users\your_user\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver\'

• right-click on 'android_winusb.inf' and install.

Answer 2

Try to use ADB over Network but it depends what Android version you have. In Developer options you should see ADB over network section if not then sorry for this unhelpful advice.