Install the right driver for your Android device, configure ADB and Fastboot from scratch, troubleshoot USB connection failures, and unlock Developer Options on any brand. No bloatware downloads, no broken third-party tools — just the official steps that work.
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
adb sideload ota.zip
adb kill-server
Step-by-step guide to installing the official Samsung USB driver for Galaxy devices on Windows 10 and 11, including ODIN mode setup.
Download platform-tools, add ADB to PATH, and run your first adb devices command. Covers Windows, macOS, and Linux.
When Windows says 'Unknown USB device' or your Android phone doesn't appear in Device Manager, these fixes resolve the most common causes.
Unlock Developer Options and enable USB debugging on Android 5 through Android 15. Includes per-brand quirks for Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus.
Install the official Google USB driver from Android SDK Manager or standalone package to connect Pixel phones to Windows for ADB and sideloading.