(The Google USB Driver is located in androidsdk extras google usbdriver.) Click Next to install the driver. Or, to upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows 7 and higher with the new driver: Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage.
If you are developing on Windows and want to connect a device for testing,then you need to install the appropriate USB driver. This pageprovides links to the web sites for several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device.
If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you shouldn't need a USB driver.Instead read Using Hardware Devices.
To connect and debug with any of the Google Nexus devices using Windows, youneed to install the Google USB driver.
First, find the appropriate driver for your device from the OEM driverstable below.
Once you've downloaded your USB driver, follow the instructions below to install or upgrade thedriver, based on your version of Windows and whether you're installing for the first timeor upgrading an existing driver. Then see Using Hardware Devices forother important information about using an Android device fordevelopment.
Caution:You may make changes to android_winusb.inf
file found insideusb_driver
(for example, to add support for other devices),however, this will lead to security warnings when you install or upgrade thedriver. Making any other changes to the driver files may break the installationprocess.
To install the Android USB driver on Windows 10 for the first time, do the following:
android_sdkextrasgoogleusb_driver
.To install the Android USB driver on Windows 8.1 for the first time, do the following:
Touch screen: On your computer, swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Search.
Using a mouse: Point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Search.
To install the Android USB driver on Windows 7 for the first time, do the following:
android_sdkextrasgoogleusb_driver
.)Or, to upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows 7 and higher with the newdriver:
android_sdkextrasgoogleusb_driver
.)OEM | Driver URL |
---|---|
Acer | http://www.acer.com/worldwide/support/ |
alcatel one touch | http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/support/ |
Asus | http://support.asus.com/download/ |
Blackberry | https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=4EE0932F46276313B51570F46266A608 |
Dell | http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml |
Fujitsu | http://www.fmworld.net/product/phone/sp/android/develop/ |
HTC | http://www.htc.com/support |
Huawei | http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/index.htm |
Intel | http://www.intel.com/software/android |
Kyocera | http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/support/phone_drivers.htm |
Lenovo | http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/GlobalProductSelector |
LGE | http://www.lg.com/us/support/software-firmware |
Motorola | https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/ |
MTK | http://online.mediatek.com/Public%20Documents/MTK_Android_USB_Driver.zip (ZIP download) |
Samsung | http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows |
Sharp | http://k-tai.sharp.co.jp/support/ |
Sony Mobile Communications | http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/ |
Toshiba | http://support.toshiba.com/sscontent?docId=4001814 |
Xiaomi | http://www.xiaomi.com/c/driver/index.html |
ZTE | http://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/NewsDetail.aspx?newsId=1000442 |
If you don't see a link for the manufacturer of your device here, go to the support section of the manufacturer's website and search for USB driver downloads for your device.
Every so often, a new version of the Android tablet’s operating system becomes available. It’s an Android update because Android is the name of the operating system, not because the Android tablet thinks that it’s some type of robot.
When an automatic update occurs, you see an alert or a message indicating that a system upgrade is available. A good way to do this is to choose Restart & Install and — as long as the tablet has a good charge or is plugged in — proceed with the upgrade.
Yes, you can put off an update by simply dismissing the update notice: Touch the Home icon. However, it is strongly recommended that you upgrade.
You can manually check for updates: In the Settings app, choose About Tablet or About Device. (On Samsung tablets, look on the General tab in the Settings app.) Choose System Updates or Software Update. When the system is up-to-date, the screen tells you so. Otherwise, you find directions for updating the Android operating system.
Touching the Check Now button isn’t magic. When an update is available, the tablet lets you know.
Non-Android system updates might also be issued. For example, the tablet’s manufacturer may send out an update to the Android tablet’s guts. This type of update is often called a firmware update. As with Android updates, you should accept all firmware updates.