Fix ADB Devices Not Working on Windows 11

Are you having trouble with your ADB devices not working on Windows 11? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll explore some solutions to fix this issue and get your ADB devices up and running again.

Ensure that your Android device is properly connected to your computer via USB cable.

Troubleshooting ADB Device Connection Issues

If you’re experiencing issues with connecting your ADB device to Windows 11, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem. First, make sure your device is in developer mode and that USB debugging is enabled. Check the device manager to see if the device is recognized and listed under “Android Device” or “ADB Interface.”

If it’s not recognized, try using a different USB port or cable. You can also try restarting both your device and computer. If the issue persists, try running adb devices in the command prompt to see if any devices are attached.

If the device is listed but still not working, try running adb connect to establish a connection. You may also need to run adb shell to access the device’s command prompt.

If you’re using fastboot, make sure your device is in bootloader mode before running adb fastboot commands.

If all else fails, try reinstalling the device driver and updating your Android SDK platform tools in Android Studio. With these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to get your ADB device connection working on Windows 11.

When adb devices fail to work, it can be frustrating and time-consuming to troubleshoot the issue.

Uninstalling and Removing Bad ADB Drivers

To uninstall and remove bad ADB drivers, follow these steps:

1. Go to your device manager by searching for it in the Windows search bar.
2. Look for the “Android Device” category and expand it to see all the devices attached.
3. Right-click on the device with the bad driver and select “Uninstall device.”
4. Check the box that says “Delete the driver software for this device” and click “Uninstall.”
5. Disconnect your device and restart your computer.
6. Reconnect your device and wait for the driver to reinstall.
7. If the driver is still not recognized, try using adb connect or adb shell commands in the command prompt.
8. If all else fails, try using external commands like adb fastboot or reinstalling Android Studio.

By following these steps, you should be able to uninstall and remove bad ADB drivers, allowing your ADB devices to work properly on Windows 11.

The inability to connect to adb devices can be caused by a variety of factors, such as faulty cables or outdated drivers.

Installing Universal ADB Drivers

To fix ADB devices not working on Windows 11, you can try installing Universal ADB Drivers. First, download the drivers from the official website and extract the files to a folder.

Next, connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable and make sure USB debugging is enabled in the developer options on your device.

Open Device Manager and locate your Android device under “Portable Devices” or “Other Devices.” Right-click and select “Update Driver.”

Choose “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you extracted the ADB drivers. Click “Next” and the drivers should install.

Once installed, you can use ADB commands to interact with your Android device through the adb interface. Make sure your device is recognized by running the adb devices command in a command prompt or terminal window.

Manually Installing USB ADB Drivers (optional)

Download the ADB drivers from the official website or a trusted source.
Extract the downloaded file to a folder on your computer.
Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
On your Android device, go to Settings > About phone > Software information.
Tap on Build number 7 times to enable Developer options.
Go back to Settings and click on Developer options.
Enable USB debugging.
On your computer, go to Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager from the list.
Find your Android device under Portable Devices or Other Devices.
Right-click on your Android device and select Update Driver Software.
Select Browse my computer for driver software.
Choose the folder where you extracted the ADB drivers and click Next.
Windows will install the ADB drivers for your Android device.
Restart your computer and Android device.

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Enabling USB Debugging and Changing ADB Connection Mode

To fix ADB devices not working on Windows 11, you need to enable USB debugging and change the ADB connection mode. To enable USB debugging, go to your Android phone’s Developer options and toggle on the USB debugging option. Then, connect your phone to your PC via USB cable and open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.

To change the ADB connection mode, enter “adb devices” in the command prompt to see if your device is listed. If it’s not, enter “adb kill-server” and then “adb start-server” to restart ADB. If your device is still not listed, change the ADB connection mode by entering “adb usb” in the command prompt.

Once your device is listed, you can enter various ADB commands to troubleshoot any issues. Remember to always disconnect and reconnect your device after making any changes. With these steps, you should be able to fix ADB devices not working on Windows 11.

Updating Android ADB Interface and Resetting ADB

Action	Description
Step 1: Updating Android ADB Interface	Open Device Manager. Find “Android Device” or “Other Devices” and click on the arrow next to it to expand the list. Right-click on “Android ADB Interface” and select “Update Driver”. Select “Search automatically for updated driver software”. Wait for the update to complete.
Step 2: Resetting ADB	Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Type “adb kill-server” and press enter. Type “adb start-server” and press enter. Wait for the process to complete.

Andrew Moran

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