[Q] adb returns 'error: device not found' - General Questions and Answers

I have android running on a cubieboard, I am trying to install an app from within the device itself. The device has a serial port interface so I have access to the file system and command line access. when I run "adb install <appname>" all I get is 'error: device not found', what is this and how do I find out what device is not found.

xvart said:
I have android running on a cubieboard, I am trying to install an app from within the device itself. The device has a serial port interface so I have access to the file system and command line access. when I run "adb install <appname>" all I get is 'error: device not found', what is this and how do I find out what device is not found.
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Make sure USB Debugging is turned on in the Settings on your device.

xvart said:
I have android running on a cubieboard, I am trying to install an app from within the device itself. The device has a serial port interface so I have access to the file system and command line access. when I run "adb install <appname>" all I get is 'error: device not found', what is this and how do I find out what device is not found.
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You need to install or update your drivers
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[Q]ADB problem

Hi all!
I have installed android sdk completely following the guide in stickies,in order to be able to capture screens and to try fixing the superuser fc issue..Installation of sdk/adb went fine,the only difference from the original guide is that there wasn't "Android SDK Platform-tools, revision 5" but newer file called "Android SDK Platform-tools, revision 8".
When I run "adb devices" command,it shows my device and that works fine,but I have encountered 2 problems so far.
1)The first one is that when i try to take screenshoot using ddms I get an error saying "01:53:11 E/adb: Failed to get the adb version: Cannot run program "C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\adb": CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified" in command prompt,and when DalvikDebugMonitor opens,it pops an error saying "Failed to get the adb version: Cannot run program "C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\adb : CreateProcess error=2, the system cannot find the file specified".
2)The second problem I've encountered is that when I tried to fix superuser problem I got this : "C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb push su /system/bin/adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin//su': Read-only file system"
Something doesn't work..My phone is connected in charge mode,usb debugging is checked..Im running ARHD 3.6.2,s-offed & rooted.
Thanks!
jafazec said:
Hi all!
I have installed android sdk completely following the guide in stickies,in order to be able to capture screens and to try fixing the superuser fc issue..Installation of sdk/adb went fine,the only difference from the original guide is that there wasn't "Android SDK Platform-tools, revision 5" but newer file called "Android SDK Platform-tools, revision 8".
When I run "adb devices" command,it shows my device and that works fine,but I have encountered 2 problems so far.
1)The first one is that when i try to take screenshoot using ddms I get an error saying "01:53:11 E/adb: Failed to get the adb version: Cannot run program "C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\adb": CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified" in command prompt,and when DalvikDebugMonitor opens,it pops an error saying "Failed to get the adb version: Cannot run program "C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools\adb : CreateProcess error=2, the system cannot find the file specified".
2)The second problem I've encountered is that when I tried to fix superuser problem I got this : "C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb push su /system/bin/adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin//su': Read-only file system"
Something doesn't work..My phone is connected in charge mode,usb debugging is checked..Im running ARHD 3.6.2,s-offed & rooted.
Thanks!
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Hi,
Did you install Android SDK on the root of your C: drive?
Because,that is where the program will look for it.
malybru said:
Hi,
Did you install Android SDK on the root of your C: drive?
Because,that is where the program will look for it.
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Hi! Yes, I completely followed the guide several times..ALso read every possible similar thread online that could help me but nothing helped..At last, I reinstalled my Win7x64,and everything worked out,but using a different guide,because this one didn't work again.. Instead of installing javax86&x64, I installed JavaSDK..Now,everything is working properly.
However, thanks for trying to help!

[S-Off] and Device Offline for PJ831000

This was answered a little bit in the S-Off thread and I would like to post it for everyone that has the PJ8310000 device and they are running into device "offline" when using adb devices. This is for Windows 8 only. I had the same problem in OSX, but I believe the solution is the same. I cannot post in the thread in the developer section yet, that is why this is here.
First, if you can't see your device in your device manager, make sure you have the latest HTC Device drivers installed or install the latest version of HTC Sync. This is very important for Windows 8.
Second, you will need to download and install the latest Android SDK. Just "Download From Other Platforms" and choose the appropriate SDK installation. You will need to run the SDK Manager.exe to install the latest tools. Note: ADB and Fastboot have been moved from the "tools" folder to "platform-tools".
Make sure your phone is in debugging mode by going into the Developer Options and choosing "Android debugging."
Find your SDK installation and make sure you are under "platform-tools" folder. You can ctrl-shift-right click on that folder to open a command prompt at that folder location. Saves you time.
Type in the command prompt:
Code:
adb devices
Your device should be listed and probably says Offline. This is normal. Take a look at your phone, you should get a prompt on your phone asking you if you trust the device that is trying to connect to it (this should be your computer). Allow it.
Type in the command prompt:
Code:
adb devices
This time, your device should be listed with the word "device" instead of offline.
To restart the daemon, type the following separately:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
This is the best I can do for everyone and it solved my problems with no further issues. I am not an expert and this is the only solution that has worked for me.
Thanks, this worked for me.
I did this in Windows 7 SP1 no problem. All I had to so was get the latest Android SDK and replace all the adb/fastboot files I already had and it worked no problems.
If you get permission denied when doing the last "adb shell" command, get adbd insecure from the forums here and run debugging mode insecurely from there.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
Desertman123 said:
If you get permission denied when doing the last "adb shell" command, get adbd insecure from the forums here and run debugging mode insecurely from there.
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I had this problem because SU was only allowing apps in CM10.1 (4.2.1). I found the solution by enabling the Dev Options via multiple clicks on the Build number until dev options was enabled, then changed Root access to Apps adn ADB.
FYI for anyone else that gets lost like I was.
ok so i can s-off now?
yes get some, 9 steps to s0ff
Ponarona said:
ok so i can s-off now?
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Yes, you can use the HTC One XL link in the S-Off thread with no issues. I made this to help people with Win8 and trying to get their phones to appear properly in their device manager and to list it under adb devices.
If you get device offline, my issue, I was running android 4.2.2 but had an outdated adb. Just update adb if you still have problems
I know this is exceedingly random, but if you run a mac and can't see your device in adb, and in the past you tried sharing your phone internet with your mac via usb try running this:
sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/EasyTetherUSBEthernet.kext
./adb kill-server
I need to do that before every adb session.
I'd be amazed someone actually has those conditions, but hey, it might help someone.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

[Q] device not detected though conncted and shown in device manager

My pent ws 708 c is connected to the computer pdanet3.02 is installed it shows in device manager as Android composite ADB interface. but in command prompt under list of devices attached there is no number nothing.i am able to access internet through the device on xp but when trying to take backup using sdk command prompt says adb unable to connect to device. what needs to be done?
glad to use technology said:
My pent ws 708 c is connected to the computer pdanet3.02 is installed it shows in device manager as Android composite ADB interface. but in command prompt under list of devices attached there is no number nothing.i am able to access internet through the device on xp but when trying to take backup using sdk command prompt says adb unable to connect to device. what needs to be done?
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if you are accessing internet you cannot access adb at same time you need to disconnect internet tethering to access device from adb
situation remains same
Well the situation is absolutely the same even after diabling tethering

[Q] 4.1.1 device detected in device manager but not in command prompt

THE DEVICE penta ws 708 c is detected in disk manager .even name and driver version displayed.
pdanet 3.02 installed and operating fine.when adb command is used in command prompt it runs fine.
but when adb devices command is run it shows under list of devices no name or number .
so also when backup command is run it says -adb unable to connect to the device. what needs to be done?
SDK IS UP TO DATE with ECLIPSE STARTING UP AND RUNNING AND PLATFORM TOOLS UPDATED> PLEASE CLICK ON ATTACHMENTS AND SEE IF YOU CN FIND ANY PROBLEMS THERE.

Enable USB Debugging in Recovery Mode

Hi,
during the update the phone got stuck, daughter restarted couple of times but it always got to the 76%, hang there and then restarted itself in the endless loop.
I've tried the the hard reset (Power+VolUP) and it got to the screen saying "No Command". Then I pressed the same combo again to get to the bootloader and tried the wipe / reset. During that process I got the error message "E: Can't send SPI message. Try again" and then it said it was successful, but rebooting did nothing, got stuck in the restart loop.
So I've done the research and wanted to to upload the OTA update, have done that but that didn't do anything.
So I've found some articles on how to upload the stock rom/image but I'm unable to do so as sending adb commands is disabled due to the phone being LOCKED. I've learned that the USB debugging needs to be enabled, however I'm unable to get into the OS to set it up, so found this article:
How to enable USB Debugging in Android using recovery mode?
One million questions, Is it possible to Enable USB Debugging in Android Using Recovery Mode or any other technique? Well, the answer is Yes! It is now
www.isrgrajan.com
which outlines the following steps (in summary):
Download the Stock ROM for your device- Google it, I am dam sure you can find it. [DONE]
Download SuperSU from UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip [DONE][looks pretty old though]
Steps to Enable USB Debugging Using Recovery Mode
Unzip the stock ROM. [DONE]
Within the extracted folder, you will find the system.img well extract it too using Ext4 Unpacker [DONE but plenty of folder are empty, but eventually plentu of APK along]
Also, extract the Update-SuperSU.v1.65.zip file. [DONE, again, looks pretty old]
Now open the folder where you have extracted the system.img files [DONE]
Grab any .apk file from this folder and change the extension from .apk to .zip [PROBLEM: the apks are all over the shop. Which APK shall I pick up?]
And Copy the RSA Certificated to the Update-SuperSU.v1.65 folder (delete previous files if exist) [PROBLEM: unable to find any "RSA Certificated" like files once I open ANY apk]
Also, copy the build.prop to the system folder located within Update-SuperSU.v1.65 folder [BLOCKED by previous step]
Locate the update-script file within this folder and edit it using Notepad++ [BLOCKED by previous step]
You need to update the build.prop file after adding the following line at the bottom [BLOCKED by previous step]
persist.service.adb.enable=1
Next step is updating SQLite Database [WHERE would I do this step?]
Which can be done by adding the following code to the update-script file
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "UPDATE global SET value=1 WHERE name='adb_enabled'"
What would I do then? How to actually apply the changes back to the phone?
Does anyone know of better / latest step by step process of enabling / unlocking the device or is my device now completely and unrepairably bricked?
Thank you.
Android - Enable ADB from recovery
Android - Enable ADB from recovery. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
gist.github.com
jwoegerbauer said:
https://gist.github.com/varhub/7b9555cdd1e5ad785ffde2300fcfd0bd
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For a while (since when, I don't know) persistent properties are not shared as individual files in /data/property.
They are all packed inside /data/property/persistent_properties.
Try setprop instead.
jwoegerbauer said:
Android - Enable ADB from recovery
Android - Enable ADB from recovery. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
gist.github.com
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will give it a go. thank you.
jwoegerbauer said:
Android - Enable ADB from recovery
Android - Enable ADB from recovery. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
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I've tried the steps but I'm crashing on sending any commands to the device. While I'm in the recovery, I see the following details and options:
```
Android Recovery
google/blueline/blueline
12/SP1A.210812.016.B2/8602260
user/release-keys
Use volume up/down and power
Warning: Previous installation has failed. Your device may fail to boot if you reboot or power off now
- Reboot system now
- Reboot to bootloader
- Enter Fastboot
- Apply Update from ADB
- Apply update from SD card
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Mount /system
- View recovery logs
- Run Graphics Test
- Run Locale Test
- Power Off
```
where I run the adb command:
`adb shell mount data` I get the `adb.exe: no devices/emulators found`.
when I go to the `Apply update from ADB` and run the command above I get `error: closed`.
Basically I'm unable to run any adb commands as of the first message, and the only place I can it's from within the update. I've noticed that while in the 'Update via ADB', then in the Win Device Manager I can see that the driver is changed to `Android Composite ADB Interface` and only now it's accepting very limited commands. `adb devices` command generates: `<device id number>: sideload`.
When in the fastboot, it switches to `Android Bootloader Interface` in the DEvice manager.
When in recovery, the device is disconnected from the computer. (is not listed in the device manager)
any thoughts. thanks
Note: that phone was never rooted.
Bootloader looks like this at the moment:
```
Fastboot Mode
Product revision: blueline MP1.0(ROW)
Bootloader version: b1c1-0.4-7617406
Basebandversion...
serial number:
secure booth: PRODUCTION
NOS Production: yes
DRAM: 4GB
Device State: Locked
Boot slot: a
```
vajnorcan said:
I've tried the steps but I'm crashing on sending any commands to the device. While I'm in the recovery, I see the following details and options:
```
Android Recovery
google/blueline/blueline
12/SP1A.210812.016.B2/8602260
user/release-keys
Use volume up/down and power
Warning: Previous installation has failed. Your device may fail to boot if you reboot or power off now
- Reboot system now
- Reboot to bootloader
- Enter Fastboot
- Apply Update from ADB
- Apply update from SD card
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Mount /system
- View recovery logs
- Run Graphics Test
- Run Locale Test
- Power Off
```
where I run the adb command:
`adb shell mount data` I get the `adb.exe: no devices/emulators found`.
when I go to the `Apply update from ADB` and run the command above I get `error: closed`.
Basically I'm unable to run any adb commands as of the first message, and the only place I can it's from within the update. I've noticed that while in the 'Update via ADB', then in the Win Device Manager I can see that the driver is changed to `Android Composite ADB Interface` and only now it's accepting very limited commands. `adb devices` command generates: `<device id number>: sideload`.
When in the fastboot, it switches to `Android Bootloader Interface` in the DEvice manager.
When in recovery, the device is disconnected from the computer. (is not listed in the device manager)
any thoughts. thanks
Note: that phone was never rooted.
Bootloader looks like this at the moment:
```
Fastboot Mode
Product revision: blueline MP1.0(ROW)
Bootloader version: b1c1-0.4-7617406
Basebandversion...
serial number:
secure booth: PRODUCTION
NOS Production: yes
DRAM: 4GB
Device State: Locked
Boot slot: a
```
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On my pixel3, /dev/block/dm-4 is mounted to /data. Try "adb shell mount /dev/block/dm-4 /data".
The instructions you are following are very old, and likely obsolete. SuperSu is also obsolete. Try to find a newer method.
dcarvil said:
On my pixel3, /dev/block/dm-4 is mounted to /data. Try "adb shell mount /dev/block/dm-4 /data".
The instructions you are following are very old, and likely obsolete. SuperSu is also obsolete. Try to find a newer method.
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the issue is I'm unable to run that command `adb shell mount...` with the `no devices/emulator found` message. I believe it's because the device is not even listed in the device manager (windows) when in recovery mode. When in the update mode, then it's listed in the DM. See my post above, I've updated it few times. Thanks
Btw on that link if you check the posts there are newer ones (1.5y back) claiming it works so might actually work
If you're unable to sideload the OTA via PC, I don't think there's any other option besides paying for a repair, or replacing the device. A locked bootloader definitely makes recovery a lot harder.
V0latyle said:
If you're unable to sideload the OTA via PC, I don't think there's any other option besides paying for a repair, or replacing the device. A locked bootloader definitely makes recovery a lot harder.
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I'm able to sideload the OTA, but restart goes into start being stuck and back and forth but never gets any further than the first google load screen
vajnorcan said:
I'm able to sideload the OTA, but restart goes into start being stuck and back and forth but never gets any further than the first google load screen
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Were you using adb/fastboot before this happened? Was the device recognised then? If not, are you sure you have the right drivers?
AlexKarimov said:
Were you using adb/fastboot before this happened? Was the device recognised then? If not, are you sure you have the right drivers?
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I've used the adb to upload the ota and that went, according the message ok, but the system won't start up. Device is recognized only when I choose the "Apply update from ADB" option in recovery mode. The moment I choose it, it shows up as a device in device manager and "adb devices" lists it ok. In fastboot mode it does list it in device manager, but "adb devices" doesn't list it.
It's the latest driver
vajnorcan said:
I've used the adb to upload the ota and that went, according the message ok, but the system won't start up. Device is recognized only when I choose the "Apply update from ADB" option in recovery mode. The moment I choose it, it shows up as a device in device manager and "adb devices" lists it ok. In fastboot mode it does list it in device manager, but "adb devices" doesn't list it.
It's the latest driver
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If I understand correctly, you're using "adb devices" when in fastboot mode? You need to use "fastboot devices". If that works and lists the phone then you may be able to use the flash tool on the Google website
AlexKarimov said:
If I understand correctly, you're using "adb devices" when in fastboot mode? You need to use "fastboot devices". If that works and lists the phone then you may be able to use the flash tool on the Google website
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This requires OEM Unlocking to be enabled so it won't be much help here.
Rescue Mode might work though.
@vajnorcan try this:
Boot to bootloader and select Rescue Mode using the volume buttons, then press Power to enter it.
On your PC, go to pixelrepair.withgoogle.com and connect the USB cable to your device. Select your carrier or select "Other" if device is unlocked.
I don't know whether this will actually work...I haven't heard of anyone using this tool to successfully recover.
AlexKarimov said:
If I understand correctly, you're using "adb devices" when in fastboot mode? You need to use "fastboot devices". If that works and lists the phone then you may be able to use the flash tool on the Google website
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'fastboot devices' is reading the device, which is good. but trying the online flash tool fails due to the device being locked. :/
V0latyle said:
This requires OEM Unlocking to be enabled so it won't be much help here.
Rescue Mode might work though.
@vajnorcan try this:
Boot to bootloader and select Rescue Mode using the volume buttons, then press Power to enter it.
On your PC, go to pixelrepair.withgoogle.com and connect the USB cable to your device. Select your carrier or select "Other" if device is unlocked.
I don't know whether this will actually work...I haven't heard of anyone using this tool to successfully recover.
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The google tool has found and connected to the device, but it ends up in an error (on the device) and saying "disconnected", looked promising, but not for long. thanks.

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