USB debugging is a connection mode on Android devices which allow a USB connected computer to transfer data between the computer and the device, including easily reading log data from the device, and using debugging commands when testing software on the device.
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Where are the developer options in Android 4.2?
I wanted to access the developer options to enable adb access on Android 4.2 but cannot find it.
How can I enable that?
Once I've activated the menu, how can I hide it again?
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What is USB debugging? Can I keep it ON forever?
Sometimes I need to transfer some music from my PC to my Galaxy S2 and must always activate USB debugging. Then I think, can I keep it ON forever? I mean, Keep it ON for ever can give me a problem ...
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Is there a good USB debugging toggle widget for Android?
Can you suggest me a widget for toggling usb debugging mode for Android? Or could you code it and upload to market, please?
(I need it because of HTC Desire and HD's init process consuming 100% cpu ...
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How do I disable the USB Connected notification?
Every time I plug in my phone, I get a notification for USB connected. Is there any way to disable the notification, without disabling USB debugging?
Phone: LG Optimus S
Carrier: Sprint
Android: ...
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Broken screen while debug mode was disabled. How can I re-enable adb?
The screen of my phone is physically broken, so it doesn't display anything, but the touch aspect does seem to be working, as I can unlock my phone, and get haptic feedback.
Before I go to get it ...
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USB debugging on Samsung Galaxy Tab — How do I prevent it from resetting debug setting?
I have a Samsung Galaxy tab that I'm using for development purposes. For some reason, when I choose 'Enable USB Debugging' in the settings menu, it turns off after a random period and drops whatever ...
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How to activate Android debugging mode
I've recently upgraded my Samsung Galaxy 5 from Android 2.1 to 2.2 and I can't find Android debugging mode in the settings. I need to root my phone.
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Error launching ddms.bat: “Failed to get the adb version: Cannot run program ”adb“: CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified”
I've been following these very detailed instructions to take a screenshot on my Motorola Flipside. When I get to the step #10 where I launch ddms.bat I get this error and my phone doesn't show up:
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How do I configure ADB for the Samsung Galaxy Y?
How do I configure ADB to recognize my Samsung Galaxy Y? I have installed the USB driver. but when I run adb devices it does not list anything. Following are the steps I followed.
Declare your ...
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Windows doesn't detect Nexus S
I recently switched from Linux to Windows 8 consumer preview. I have installed the latest android SDK including the Google USB driver. I connect my Nexus S to the laptop, the phone goes into USB ...
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Driver issues when using Samsung Galaxy SIII via USB for development
The phone is connected via USB to Windows 7 64-bit. The USB debugging option enabled.
When I connect the phone to the computer, I'm notified that some drivers failed to install.
Do I need these for ...
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Alternative way of setting the debug mode
I'm having a problem with my android phone: whichever phone application (contacts, settings, messaging...) I try to run, I get the dialog "The process stopped unexpectedly" and I have to force it to ...
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Why am I unable to turn of USB debugging on my Galaxy Tab 10.1?
I turned on USB Debugging in the settings and am unable to turn it off. Whenever I try to uncheck the option I get "USB is connected. Remove the cable." even though the cable is not connected.
I ...
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Google Nexus 7 not recognized via USB
I'm trying to connect my Google Nexus 7 to my PC for Android development but so far I've been unsuccessful.
I've tried connecting to my PC using different cables. When I connected the device to my ...
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Installing USB driver for Micromax A50
I have to install USB driver for Micromax A50 .
I have google USB driver installed through SDK Manager, but need a USB driver specifically for this device. To install this USB driver I think, I need ...
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test usb functionality from the handset?
I am using HTC Desire HD, I have a terminal with root permissions.
Are there any tests I can do on the USB port from the handset side?
i.e. to make sure it exists and is functional.
The reason I am ...
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Stuck in USB-debugging mode
I turned on usb-debugging on my HTC One X just to see if I could idenitify it when using Android SDK. Now the usb-debugging mode always shows up when I connect the phone to my Windows and Linux ...
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Force debug in safe mode via USB?
I did something so stupid I'm almost kind of proud of it. I rooted my LG Optimus T (Froyo) using Gingerbreak, cleaned out a bunch of stuff, and accidentally deleted the home screen launcher. No big, ...
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Cant access abd
I cannot access abd on my computer it is quite annoying. I don't know what the deal is.
I have tried to modify the path variable on my system variables. It didn't work.
When I try to access it in ...
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On it's own, my Verizon Droid Razr (recently with ICS), went into debug mode. How do I get it out of debug mode?
This evening I took my phone out of my pocket and the screen was on and it was in debug mode. I assume it is debug mode - there is a column of text right justified near the top of the screen that ...
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Use Transformer Prime instead of virtual emulator
I am thinking about buying the Asus Transformer Prime, to start developing on android. Currently I am borrowing a Motorola Xoom to develop, and that has a Micro USB port, that I can plug into, and use ...
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Nook Color with CyanogenMod7 is not visible via ADB over USB
I recently bought a Nook Color. My intentions from day 1 was to install CyanogenMod7 on the device to get a full Android experience. That process worked just fine, and the device is now running CM7. I ...
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Do I need Android SDK to connect my phone in USB debug mode?
I'm following the steps provided here to root my Samsung Captivate (Galaxy-S). I install the USB drivers in the link provided. Whenever I connect my phone, I get the error There was a problem ...
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How do I increase the log size of dev/log/main?
How do I increase the size of dev/log/main by a factor of 10? My understanding is the log has a fixed size (16K?) and rolls over when that limit is reached. I'd like to find out what the log size is ...
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How to get my Android device to connect in USB Debugging Mode?
I have videocon (vt10 - android v4.1 jelly bean) 10 inch tablet.
I want to connect my device to my computer (Windows 7 32-bit) in USB DEBUGGING MODE.
I searched a lot and didn't find any USB drivers ...
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How can I debug my application while USB tethering is enabled?
I want to debug my application on the phone and at the same time I want to enable USB tethering so that I can access Internet on my PC.
Is there any way so that I can connect my phone then enable USB ...
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My Samsung Galaxy S doesn't recognize when it is plugged in to USB
When I plug in my Samsung Galaxy S (Model SAMSUNG-SGH-I897, Firmware 2.2, Kernel 2.6.32.9, Build FROYO.UCKB2) to a computer, it starts charging, but does not recognize the USB connection for data. I ...
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Why do some processes block when my Android phone is connected?
I've been trying to reboot (WinXP) all evening, and Emacs (Win32, v23.something, not important) isn't starting... sometimes... it's locked on mount.exe (loads up some CygWin things during launch), I ...
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Prestigio Multipad USB debuging
I am having troubles with Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B. I enabled USB debuging in Settings, but when I plug in my device to a computer and start adb devices, it does not recognize it. Does anybody have ...
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Why won't 'usb debugging' mode stay on?
I'm trying to put my phone into usb debugging mode, but it won't work. I'll turn it on, and it will turn off right away.. Has anyone else gone through this?
I'm running 2.3.4 on a zte score.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab drivers
Where can I find the Windows 7 drivers for the Samsung Galaxy Tab? Can't seem to find them on the samsung website.
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What is the difference between USB Mass Storage and USB Debug mode?
I am familiar with USB Mass Storage mode .
How exactly is USB Debug mode different from it ?
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Cannot see my device in Dalvik Debug Monitor [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
installing USB driver for Micromax A50
I have android gingerbread (2.3.6) . I wanted to take a screen shot so i enabled USB-Debugging,connected the USB,started ddms but ...
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USB drivers for using ADB with Samsung Galaxy S on CyanogenMod 7.1?
I recently installed CyanogenMod 7.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and I have some problems now to get ADB on my Windows 7 64-bit computer to recognize the device.
Currently, adb devices returns no ...
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My phone keeps slowing down and burning battery. How can I debug performance and cpu consumption? (DHD 2.2)
I know there are already a lot of threads about suggestions on how to improve performance and, strongly related, save battery life on your android. I also have tried most of the tools to diagnose ...
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About the android recovery mode
Question 1: what's the android recovery mode? Does it run a full linux kernel?
Question 2: where the recovery.img is installed? (/somewhere_in_filesystem)
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How do I mount my phone?
I'm super puzzled because my phone used to just appear when I plugged it in. It doesn't anymore and The development options are definitely set to allow USB debugging. The phone is charging via USB but ...
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4 Android Devices on a USB Hub [closed]
I need to be able to see 4 devices using adb with a hub. When all 4 are connected with usb debugging enabled only 1 of 4 shows up, and even if that devices is unplugged and a different device uses ...
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Flash Nexus 7 without USB Debugging
My Nexus 7 32gb WiFi, running stock 4.2.1, is stuck on the Nexus 'X' symbol loading screen after boot. It stays there until the battery goes flat. The issue is that I have not enabled developer or ...
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Unable to Connect My HTC Desire SV to My laptop: Unknown Device
When I'm connecting my HTC DESIRE SV I'm getting a message
USB Device Not Recognized
One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it.
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Can I use an android phone running Ice Cream Sandwich to test apps created in Gingerbread?
We will develop applications for android 2.3.4 (gingerbread) and because the emulator of my laptop is very unusable and the android x86 is not supported in my laptop, i'm planning to invest an android ...
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USB Debugging turned off at reboot
I have a rooted Android tablet running 4.0.1.
Ever since I got it, the USB Debugging option doesn't stick after a reboot.
This can be quite problematic, so how do I stop this, and make USB Debugging ...
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Android PandaBoard: Linux terminal output for debugging?
My research team is currently considering investing in a PandaBoard for Android b/c we are developing a custom kernel/sys-image and would like Linux terminal output.
Does the Pandaboard give me ...
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HD2 crashing on VirtualBox USB
I have an HD2 mounting AmeriCan Android on SDCard. When I mounted it as USB device on a Windows Virtual PC machine, it worked fine.
I recreated my dev environment from scratch into VirtualBox but now ...
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How can I permanently disable USB debugging mode?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace and I've encountered a strange issue. When I was connecting my mobile to the PC I unchecked the box for "USB debugging mode" and did my work without issue. However, after ...
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“keep screen on if USB debugging” application? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Disable Display Standby when in Developer Mode missing in Android 2.3
CyanogenMod has this "keep screen on if USB debugging" as a feature in Settings > Applications ...
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How to get root privilege in recovery mode?
I have copyed the 'su' command to /system in adb. but i cannot run the 'su', 'su' says: Permission denied.
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Preventing charging while USB debugging - One X
I am often using my device to develop, so I'm a little bit worried that the constant charging might fry the battery. Is there anyway to use USB debugging while not charging the phone?
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Android Experiments drain battery
While I am experimenting with Android I found it annoying that the device even if is plugged in on the PC using a USB is discharging.
THe problem is that I am performing some intensive experiments ...
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Cant see device with lastest adb.exe version but I can see it with an old adb version in Windows
My device is a Wolder Manhattan 7" Android tablet which is a clone copy of BQ Pascal 2.
In order to get root and use adb, most guides use the BQ Pascal 2 Windows drivers for Wolder Manhattan:
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