Questions tagged [usb-debugging]
A USB connection mode on Android devices which allows a USB connected computer to directly interact with the device.
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Backup of DCIM folder via USB adb yields invalid tarball: Why and how to resolve?
I am trying to backup the DCIM folder on a non-rooted Android 16 device while maintaining timestamps and metadata. The backup is being performed via USB from a Windows 11 system with an external USB ...
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Enter pin or enable USB Debugging using ADB
Long story short, my Z Flip 3 phone broke and the screen not interactive and only chunks are visible. Side buttons of normal function. I previously enabled USB debugging and reset my security to not ...
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How can I turn on USB-debugging on my UBTECH Alpha Mini robot?
I am trying to install an app I made through Android Studio for my Alpha Mini robot, which runs on Android 7.0. My app needed a WiFi-connection to function properly, but I saw that the WiFi options ...
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Trying to forcefully enable USB debugging on Samsung Galaxy A12
Context, in case anyone believes I'm trying to do this for nefarious purposes. I have a Samsung Galaxy A12 running Android 11. Long story short, two years ago I shattered my phone's screen, I was ...
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USB Debugging mode not working - 'adb devices' either doesn't list the device, or lists as 'unauthorised'
Just a few hours ago it was working. This is for an Honor X6B phone connecting to a windows laptop. Sometimes when I connect the phone via USB I get a popup asking permission for USB debugging but ...
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How does Android adb almost never work (detected/connected) on Windows or Linux?
Specifically, how does my Android adb fail to detect devices attached by USB data cable, on Windows or Linux (with Developer options and USB debugging enabled), except rarely (~1 out of 17-20 sessions)...
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How to modify not just read files in Android/data folder without root [duplicate]
How to modify the files in subfolders of android/data on android 14, I tried shizuku + ZArchiver or FV file explorer and it doesn't work, i connected my phone to my computer and tried to edit files ...
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Dumpsys output documentation? Hex number after package name, e.g. Package [com.android.fmradio] (2af5b15)
Running
adb shell dumpsys | sed -n '/^Packages:/,/^[[:space:]]*$/p'
yields a lot of information about installed packages. For example:
Packages:
Package [com.android.fmradio] (2af5b15):
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Why does the USB flash drive stop working when USB debugging is enabled?
I have two TCL TVs (one with Android TV and one with Google TV installed). In both cases, the USB drive becomes invisible to the TV software if I enable USB debugging.
What could be the reason?
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How to bypass SIM requirement on Redmi 8 for "Install via USB"?
I have phone with not working SIM slots because misfunction. I enabled USB debugging by sign-in into Xiaomi account, but for "Install via USB" - I need SIM.
MIUI 12.5 based on Android 10.
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Why is my Android device not being recognized by adb on Windows 11?
I'm trying to use adb on Windows 11 and it's not picking up any of my devices. I've tried both a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and a Google Pixel 6a.
I've downloaded the platform tools on Windows 11 and ...
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Enabling Developer mode and USB debug
I have an old Nexus 7 2013 tablet. It had virtually stopped working, so I did a factory reset. When I boot up it now goes into the Google startup screen and then to setting up a new account.
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Fastboot mode recognizes my device but adb doesn't
ADB cannot recognize my device in recovery mode. USB debugging is disabled and I think that's the reason why. Also, how can I enable USB debugging via fastboot (if that's even possible)?
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How to find out the native library directory of an app?
I want to find out the directory where the native libraries of an app have been extracted to. The path structure will depend on the Android version. On Android 14 it will be something links this:
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Data recovery on locked LG K10 LTE device with partially-broken screen and unresponsive touch but known PIN
I have the above device with a broken display, for which I know the PIN code for. I can power the device up, but obviously cannot unlock it because of the broken screen. The screen is mangled, but you ...
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