USB Drivers

If the program does not recognize the device when connected via USB, you may need to install an additional driver.

For a wireless connection, you do not need to install any drivers.

The Drivers

A driver is a set of instructions for the operating system that allows it to interact with devices. If the system does not have the correct driver installed, it will not be able to understand what device you have connected and how to work with it.

The Windows 7 and 8 users often has the ADB driver problem. ADB AppControl will offer you to install the driver automatically. If it does not work, then on this page you can find possible solutions.

Drivers are only required when connecting via USB. You can also use my new ADB AppControl app for Android, which does not require drivers or a computer.

Possible solutions:

► Use a working, proven (preferably device-native) USB cable. Connect directly to the USB ports of your computer, do not use USB hubs and extension cords.

► Make sure that Debug is enabled on the your Android device.

► Try connecting the device via USB in different modes - only charging, file transfer, MIDI, etc. (select from notification panel). On samsung (and not only) when connected, give permission to access data if device ask.

► The distinctive feature of the non-existing driver is an unknown device in the Windows Device Manager (My Computer Properties), which appears after connecting the smartphone via usb. If there is no unknown device, then the driver cannot be installed on it. In this case, try to find a way to make your system to see your device (for example change usb mode).

► How to install a USB driver for Android for 1 minute (video).

► Samsung Driver (the old driver with Windows 7 support). Official site link for new driver. Download

► Driver Installer. It is usually enough. Run installer on the PC and then connect the USB cable device. Download

► Another installer, which can work. Download

► Driver for devices on the MTK (Mediatek) platform. Suitable for MTK-based Realme, Oppo, Vivo, etc. Download

► My installer with the Google USB driver (outdated). Download