6 Ways To Fix ADB Device Not Found Error [Solved] | Windows Solution Guide

Nowadays, Android is one of most leading mobile operating systems and is in nearly installed in all smartphones ranging from extremely affordable to highly paid mobiles. Also, ADB nothing but Android Debug Bridge, is a command-line utility. It helps you control your android smartphone from your computer. It is also used when you may want to debug certain apps or install new ones etc. on your smartphone. But it's frustrating when you face this device not found error message as 'adb: error: failed to get feature set: no devices/emulators found' when you try to use it. No worries, here in this post, I have listed a couple of solutions which will help you resolve this ADB Device Not Found Error.

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ADB Device Not Found Error is one of the driver issues. And such an issue is most likely due to a problem with your ADM Device driver itself. Due to this issue, even though you have done everything right, you are not being able to connect to your smartphones. Check out below the causes due to which this issue occurs.

Why “error: device not found” occur?

For solving the problem of adb no devices/emulators found error you need to know some base. Causes due to which this ADB device is not found issue occurs:

1. USB Debugging Disabled: It could be the case that, USB debugging option is not Enabled yet on your Android smartphone.
2. Incorrect Connection Mode: You might have choosen incorrect connection mode for type of transfer you wanted.
3. Driver not updated: As discussed above, the issue is most likely because of the problem with your ADM Device driver itself. Thus you have to keep your driver up-to-date.

Anyways, move ahead as I've explained the quick solutions for the above possible causes which trigger such errors. I've listed a couple of steps below which will help you resolve this ADB Device Not Found Error quickly.

ADB Device Not Found Error | Solution Guide

Easily fixing Adb sideload/adb devices not found issue here.

Just follow below steps to solve this ADB "error: device not found" error quickly:

Step 1: Check connection mode.

Android operating system comes with difference connection modes like Mobile Device (MTP) or Camera (PTP). But for ADB, we have to make use of Mobile Device (MTP).

1. Connect your device to your computer.
2. Swipe down to access Notification center/panel.
3. Tap on USB Debugging connected option.
4. Select Mobile Device (MTP) option.
5. That's all, check if your problem gets solved by following this step.
   If NOT, please proceed further to next solutions.
Note: You may try the same by selecting Camera (PTP) option, many of my viewers solved their problem by using PTP as well.

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Step 2: Enable USB Debugging through Developer Option.

USB Debugging is a developer option and it helps your Android device to communicate with your computer which has Android SDK installed. It further opens up advanced operations as a developer.

1. Open Settings on your Android smartphone.
2. Navigate to About device option.
3. Tap 7 times on Build Number option.
4. This will then enable Developer Options.
5. Now access Developer Options and tap on USB Debugging option.
6. Try reconnecting your mobile device and check if this could solve your problem.
   If this step too does not solve your problem, please proceed further to the next solutions.

Step 3: Update ADB Driver on your computer.

Since ADB Device Not Found Error is one of the driver issues, you have to keep your driver up-to-date. And for this, follow below steps:

1. Right click on start button and click Device Manager option.
2. Expand Other devices option.
3. Right click on ADB Interface or Androie Phone option.
4. Click on Update Driver Software option.
5. When prompted, select 'Browse my computer for driver software' option.
6. Choose Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer option.
7. Select Show all devices option and hit Next button.
8. Choose Have Disk option.
9. Browse and locate your SDK. Usually it kept at below location:
   C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\extras\\google\usb_driver\
10. Double click on android_winusb.inf file.
11. Now choose ADB Interface from the list and hit Next button.
12. Allow the installation to be finished.
13. Now, try reconnecting your mobile and check if this solves your problem.
    Still no luck? Please proceed further to next solutions.

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Step 4: Install Universal ADB Windows Driver.

If none of the above solutions work for you, you have to install Universal ADB Windows Driver on your computer. Just open their official website and download and install it. This installation might be the solution for you. Just try it and check. Otherwise, proceed further to the next solutions.

Download link: Universal ADB Windows Driver Installer.

Step 5: Restart ADB Process.

It could be the case that, you have already implemented the above steps like, USB Debugging enabled, drivers are up-to-date, the universal driver is in place, etc. But do you still facing this issue?

If Yes, you will have to restart entire ADB process and for this you have to use below commands; one for to Kill the process first followed by another command to Start it back again.

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Step 6: Try with different cable.

Sometimes, there could be the problem with your USB cable itself. As you all know, all USB cables are going through endless flexing and curling states. Due to this, your USB cable might get damaged. You also try to purchase dummy cable from the market just to keep our original cable safe and we keep using that cable for charging and for data transfer as well.

I know it sounds silly and you obviously did this already, but I still would like to recommend you to try connecting your phone with another but authentic USB cable rather than dummy cables and check that if it solves your problem.

Bottom Line

I'm sure by following any one of the methods from listed ones will help you resolve this ADB Device Not Found Error.

If you are facing this error or something you want to suggest apart from the above points, feel free to use below comment section below to get in touch with me anytime. Happy to hear from you and to implement the suggestions for helping others.