How to install Universal ADB Driver
These are the instructions to install the Universal ADB Driver (based on Google ADB Driver) on Windows Computer.
Requirements: To install the Universal ADB Driver completely, you need to have an Android Device.
Install Universal ADB Driver on Windows Computer
- Download and extract the Universal ADB Driver on the computer. In in case you have already downloaded the Driver, then SKIP this step.
- Once the Driver package is extracted, you will be able to see the following files:
- Connect your Android Device to the computer with USB Debugging Enabled. USB Debugging can be enabled through the Phone Settings > About > Tap on the Built ID for 5-7 times.
- Open Universal ADB Driver.exe file to launch the Setup:
Congratulations! Now Close the Setup Window and Restart the Computer. Post restarting the computer, you can connect any Android Device to the computer.
[*] Compatibility: Universal ADB Driver Setup supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (x86 or x64).
[*] Known Bug: Universal ADB Driver v1.0 Setup doesn’t detect the device if it is added after starting the setup. This issue was fixed in v2.0 with a refresh button.
[*] Best Alternative: Although Universal ADB Driver is perfect in all sense, but there is a great alternative available to this called 15 seconds ADB installer. Beside installing the adb driver, it also installs the fastboot files on windows computer.
How To Install ADB Driver On Your Windows Computer
Last Updated on September 2, 2020 by Boopathy Sundaramoorthy 78 Comments
Find out the step by step tutorial to install ADB Driver on your Windows computer here. Once you have installed ADB driver, you will be able to connect your smartphone or tablet to the computer and sync your data like contacts, pictures, music, etc.
Also, installing the Google ADB driver or Google USB driver is the only way your smartphone or tablet to a computer if the manufacturer of your device doesn’t provide a PC suite.
Steps To Install ADB Driver On Your Computer
Video Tutorial
Step 1: To get started, download ADB driver to your computer. Once download, extract the downloaded file a folder on your computer.
Step 2: Next, go to Control panel and open up the Device Manager window. Now click on the “Action” tab and select “Add Legacy Hardware“.
Step 3: You will see the “Add Hardware Wizard” welcome window. Click on “Next“.
Step 4: In the next window, select “Install the hard that I manually select from a list” option and click “Next“.
Step 5: Now, you will be asked to select the type of hardware you are installing. Select “Show all devices“, click “Next” and choose the ADB driver folder on your computer (Step 1)
Step 6: In the next window, you will see “Hardware to install: Android ADB Interface“. Once you see this message, click “Next“.
Step 7: Now, a Windows security prompt window will open up. Click on “Install” to start the ADB driver installation process.
Step 8: It will take a minute or two for the installation process to get completed, and once it does, you will see the “Completing the Add Hardware Wizard” window. Click on “Finish“.
That’s it. Now you have successfully finished installing ADB driver on your Windows computer. From now on, you can successfully connect your Android smartphone or tablet with the computer.
If you would like to get tutorials for installing other USB drivers on your computer, kindly visit our tutorials page.
If you encounter any errors while following this tutorial, do let me know via comments.
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Ajuwon Abdul-qudus says
I tried everything until i got to stage 6 and can’t find android ADB interface. What could be wrong
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
First Download and install ADB Driver in your computer, After following this guide :https://rootmydevice.com/install-adb-driver-windows-computer
Ajuwon Abdul-qudus says
I have downloaded and installed ADB drive
Billy says
Can I use dis driver to unlocked the bootloader of my huawei y5 ii cun-u29?
Thanks and give me some tut. On how to unlock bootloader. Thank you for your support
Phil says
Cannot find the ADB drive to install
Same for me here… I think I would not recommend my friends again to buy this phone lest i be embarrassed.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Click on Download ADB driver to download it to your computer. Once done, follow the instructions carefully as shown here. You will definitely be able to install the ADB driver on your computer.
jaybih says
Hi,
Under the action tab on device manager I only have help, no add legacy…and the other
Jude O says
Hi. Please did you find any solution to this your question because I encountered the same problem, finding only “Help” on clicking on Action Tab
Christian says
I followed your steps, i got (code10) too at the endscreen, but it still doesn’t work,
I former had an alcatell pop 4 which was at the beginning difficult to handle with ADB too, but serveral laptop restarts helped out.
But for my Archos 50B Cobalt it did not helped. I used your Archos 50 Cobalt driver.
I need ADB for Apps like Droidcam and MyPhoneExplorer.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
martina meggiorin says
hi, i have a cubot manito, when I install the driver I get a window with written error code 10.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
GeorgeS says
I agree with Phil. I won’t be buying a 4th Wiko because this is going backwards. No “Add Legacy Hardware”, can’t connect phone to PC. This should be built-in & automatic. Waste of precious time.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
Noor says
I have tried but it is not working. There is a yellow exclamation mark on ADB driver when added. I have infinix zero 4 plus.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Biggest says
I followed the process and had Kingoroot installed. I tried rooting the device and it keeps saying root failed. It is a cosmos V21, running android 6.0. any further help as to how to root this phone?
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Fix the problem you have to just Close The “Bluestack” Application,
2) Once done, We have close the “Bluestack”, Now Install the “Kingoroot” and Root Your Phone, That’s it.
Charlotte says
It writes
“This device cannot start. (Code 10)
The specified request is not a valid operation for the target device.”
I tried scanning for hardware change and rebooting ; but it didn’t work. Twice.
I also tried uninstalling and installing back.
What should I do ?
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
Tawiah says
It worked. Thank you very much. You have no idea how helpful this is to me. 🙂
Jean-Claude Cloete says
I dont get a notifiction when connecting usb to phone and computer what is the probkem? Im using a Vodafone smart tab 2 3g
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Go to Settings and tab “Storage”
2) Next, Open the options , You will see the “USB Data transfer setting”
3) Once done, While the device is connected to your computer, Check the Media device (MTP) option, That’s it.
Auzaeez nafs says
hello I want help me am have to infinix x551 when I install app in my phone is not roning pleace help me
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Enable the “Unknown Sources” by following this path: Settings -> Security -> Unknown Sources
2) Now, installing apps from sources other than Google Play Store. That’s it.
Yatriji says
Hi, It would be great and will be grateful to you if you guide me to root my ‘Wiko U Feel Prime’. Will appreciate it .
Thank you.
Billy says
Can I use dis for unlock the bootloader for my huawie y5 ii cun-u29 ?
Thanks and give me a tut on how to unlock bootloader thanks in advance ..
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, I will share the unlock bootloader tutorial shortly.
matthew says
i have a quad core A33 y3 that i need factory reset or factory rom flashed to it my computer recogignizes the device but phoenixUSB Pro 4.0 does not how can i fix this or flash stock rom to it or even factory reset?
barry dean says
I can’t attach photos, but my phone is an:
OPPO R9s. ;
Model CPH1607 ;
android ver. 6.0.1 ; ;
Build version CPH1607AU_11_A_14_170521
baseland version Q_V1_P14,Q_V1_P124
From ‘Device Manager” I get down to “Show all Devices”, Click Next.
The next screen has in the left hand window, (Manufacturer), I select OPPO, Inc
In the RH screen I select “Android ADB Interface”. and “NEXT”.
window, “Microsoft WPD Enhanced Storage Password Driver”
It seems to be installing something, but when I reboot it just comes up with a setup.exe file. I run this
It doesn’t say anything like , “Hardware to Install : Android ADB interface.”
It comes up with “Hardware to Install; Android ADB Interface”. Then “NEXT”
It comes up with a screen saying the following hardware was installed, :”Android ADB Interface”
but also “This device cannot start (Code 10)..”
Click “FINISH”.
Under Device Manager, The android ADB Interface has a yellow ! against it, which means it isn’t working.
I reboot and am directed to run a setup.exe file, but still the mobile is not recognized by the PC. It is connected via USB port which recognized other devices.
Have I not finished the installation.
Barry DEAN says
Sorry that previous comment – which I can’ edit, was a mix of two problems, half of which I solved.
Barry DEAN says
Sorry that previous comment – which I can’ edit, was a mix of two problems, half of which I solved.
Mizlarge says
My infinix s2 pro x522 is nt coming up at all, so pls I need a drive to make it come up
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Arush says
there is add legacy hardware function in my pc
68alza says
This procedure may operate on windows 7 but on windows XP on leaving the USB debugging on ADB interface will never install as per your directions nor MTP drivers too.. The final message will state the hardware not installed as the wizard cannot find the information. This reiterate whenever the drivers are pointed to the necessary or if pointing the needful inf files. Perhaps in windows 7 they may be installed
kindly provide directions for win xp or provide appropriate drivers for the OS version.
Danielle says
My My Asus Zenfone Z00vd din’t detect the Computer when it’s off but when it Open the Computer Detect It. Because of this I can’t install TWRP. HELP ME PLEASE.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Sunia Matanisigarua says
can anyone help me on installing usb drivers for sony xperia E1 I tried but always giving code 10 error message
Sunia Matanisigarua says
Why after installing ADB Drivers it always give an excalimation mark or code 10 error message . i am try to install sony xperia e1 usb drivers.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
Robin Jacobi says
It is not a solution. And you even have the same code 10 error in the pictures you posted. Do you have any other idea for a workaround?
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
luca says
how to root a finow X5 AIR , i need to fix GPS issue
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, I will share the rooting tutorial shortly.
james says
Bat di ko po makita yung “add legacy haardware” sa action ko?
Michael Alexander says
Hello and thanks for all the advice and help offered here.
I have an UMIDIGI S2 Pro, and I tried everything for the S2, but it cannot connect to the PC. Still getting errors. Do I have the correct drivers? Will the S2 drivers work for the Pro version?
In device manager, the S2 Pro appears, but has an Exclamation point against it and states:-
“Windows cannot start this device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)”
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
ryan says
did you find out a solution I’m having the same problem?
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
What error are you geeting?
Michael Alexander says
Can I upload a .jpg file to show you all the screenshots (cropped)?
I have tried everything.
Michael Alexander says
Not yet. I have reinstalled the ADB drivers but I just another iteration of the Exclamation marked “ADB Android Interface”
Ryan says
Thank you for your reply , I have spent 2 days trying to get my S2 pro to be recognized by my computer. I have tried everything and nothing has worked . I cannot use the phone at all as i need to flash the firmware as i purchased second hand and it is still logged into someones account .i paid 200 dollars i am not happy. i read that this is specifically an issue with windows 10 and the S2 pro . If you find a solution please let me know thank you
Ryan says
Thank you for your reply , I have spent 2 days trying to get my S2 pro to be recognized by my computer. I have tried everything and nothing has worked . I cannot use the phone at all as i need to flash the firmware as i purchased second hand and it is still logged into someones account .i paid 200 dollars i am not happy. i read that this is specifically an issue with windows 10 and the S2 pro . If you find a solution please let me know thank you
Rob says
Hi,
Seems that I have the same problems as others, days trying to get adb to load, tried many options and instructions from the web, tried android studio to, no go.
Next tried downloading android sdk manager, ended getting release r16 sdk manager, as it was the only one with sdk download manager, nothing else worked, and niether did this,
Something that should be easy to do, has been extremely difficult, lots of hours and no progress.
Many of the explanations fail to give precise instructions, when to plug in the phone to usb, when not to, a mishmass of conflicting information, an no answer to the problem, numerous programs that claim to do it all, most can only be described as laughable, because they DO NOT WORK.
If there should be anyone who can advise an EASY way to do this, let me know as I think I`ve tried nearly everything, other than one surgestion, format the hard disk do a clean install of windows, then start again, HaHaHaHa
Peter says
Android Phone – ADP
C 1O Error! …not the right operation for the device
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
zeliha says
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Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Marian says
Hi, I have done everything in the instructions and still no joy at getting my pc & phone to talk to each other. :/ What now?? Thanks
Marian says
PS, can I transfer photos to my phone’s SIM card?? Thanks
TINI says
MY BLACLKVIEW P2 LITE NOT WORKING .JUST BOUGHT FEW MONTHS AGO//ONE DAY I WOKE UP..PHONE DEAD/TRIED MANY WAYS TO ON IT BUT NOTHING SEEM TO WORK/..PLEASE…HELP ME/
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, You Can try factory reset method follow this procedure.
1) Hold the “Volume Up” button and hold the “Power button”.
2) Next, Using the Volume Up or Volume Down Keys navigate the options to select “Wipe cache partition” and press the “Power button” to confirm.
3) Once Done, Using the Volume Keys select “Wipe Data/ factory reset” and use the power button to initiate the process. Now restart your android device, That’s it.
Olga says
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
Sam says
To those who are getting the “code 10 error” and exclamation mark on the Android ADB Interface in Device Manager, don’t waste your time. Here is why:
1. The author get the SAME issue as seen by his LAST screen shot in above instructions. It clearly states “SW for this device is now installed, but may NOT work correctly; The device cannot start. (Code 10)”
2. Many have complained about this and the recommendations are either “uninstall/reinstall” or “scan for HW changes in device manager”.
a. The latter is not necessary as it is automatically done upon driver install. g the problem/error?
b. Uninstall/Reinstall is usually the way to ignore root cause and suggest “something went wrong with install”. While this may happen sometimes (very seldom) the fact that many (if not most) user comments above suggest they got the same issue, this points to something major at flow in this process/procedure.
I am using Windows 10 Enterprise, and the phone I am testing on is LeEco Le S3 x522 US version (snapdragon 652 with 3GB RAM). My background: 20 years experience in IT. Here is my issue for those who wish to compare what they are facing:
A. I have always been able to attach and recognize phone for file transfer (long before I tired this procedure) and able to reboot via adb using the default driver that is auto loaded via windows 10 connection.
B. However, after rebooting to bootloader “fastboot devices” does not see the phone. I have tried all the above recommendations (even if I did not believe they sense, but just to give the benefit of the doubt) and then some, and nothing works with those drivers. This procedure did not help fix this problem.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan, your willingness to help is commendable, however, as you notice from the comments, there are many who are getting the code 10 error (as you did as well given your last screen shot above). I recommend that you add a comment to you procedure about this issue and that the procedure/drivers may not work for all (rarther than giving false hopes and add to much wasted effort). Thank you.
If I come up with a solution to the problem I am facing, I will post back here.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
Namz says
Download link not working for me.
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
It is working properly for us.
Namz says
Other links are working but for A11 it’s not going through.
Ser1 says
code 10 error after installation of the ADB driver: try to reboot Your PC
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
moaad says
after instaled ,it is let me message ( this device cannot start.code 10)
Sathishkumar Varatharajan says
Hi, Uninstalling and then reinstalling the drivers for the device is a likely solution to a Code 10 error.
Gerardo says
I did everything. Step by step. Once and again. And I still can’t conect my Leagoo z5 LTE. Windows always repeat the same problem. Can’t find the right driver for the MTP Device. What can I do?
bakreen says
I can’t find mione 2 USB download and my computer doesn’t have android ADB device option..what do i do?
Boopathy S says
Abdellah says
After installing USB driver i t’écrive this message this device cannot start error 10 thé phone not reconised
Boopathy S says
Hi follow this procedure.
1) Prees “Windows Key + R” then type “devmgmt.msc” and hit enter to open device manager,
2) Now click on “Action” and select Scan for Hardware Changes,
3) Once done, Reboot to apply changes, That’s it.
