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I'm trying to connect Nexus 4 (Android 4.4.4) to Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter for purpose of debugging from Xamarin Studio.

What I did:

  1. Activated Developer Settings
  2. Checked USB Debugging
  3. Installed Google USB driver from Android SDK Manager

But Windows doesn't see it when I connect by USB cable.

Maybe it isn't possible with Windows Server?

PS. But it's charging and I see connected as MTP in USB computer connection.

UPDATE: I tried to connected it to Windows 7 and it's working. But I still have problem with Windows Server 2012 R2.

So question is: should I change some settings in Windows Server 2012 R2 or it is not available to connect Nexus 4 at all to Windows Server?

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  • Does the phone think it's connected? You get a "USB Debugging connected" notification with a picture of a KitKat if it does.
    – Dan Hulme
    Jul 10, 2014 at 8:34
  • no, I don't see any notification.
    – Alexan
    Jul 10, 2014 at 11:43
  • Do you have the SDK Tools installed? Install adb by running tools/android and selecting the latest platform tools and then try running adb devices in the platform-tools directory
    – keepcalm
    Jul 10, 2014 at 11:50
  • I have Android SDK Manager. Is it what you mean?
    – Alexan
    Jul 10, 2014 at 11:56
  • @Alex The notification for USB debugging shows up regardless of whether ADB is running or connected on the host PC, so my first suggestion is to double-check that USB debugging is enabled on the phone. In particular, note that the on/off switch at the top of Developer Options doesn't turn on USB debugging: you need to check the check box labelled "USB debugging".
    – Dan Hulme
    Jul 10, 2014 at 11:58

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Actually Windows Experience Feature is the answer!

I had the same problem and could not install usb drivers for a MotoG on a win2012 Server, but when I installed Desktop Experience feature, all runs flawlessly, drivers auto-installed and all!

BUT it is a little weird to find it...

Go to:

Server Manager -> Open Add Roles and Features Wizard -> Features -> User Interfaces and Infrastructure -> Desktop Experience

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We just found out that you need to install Windows Media Player through Desktop Experience to get MTP functionality on Windows Server.

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