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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prettyha8:
Hi all,

I have a Galaxy Nexus here (HSPA, without NFC), where I cannot get USB drivers to install.

Reason I want to install USB drivers is, I cannot charge the battery. So i want to try and flash back to google stock.

But the phone only detects as USB > Unknown Devices in Device Manager. I've tried this driver, 3 versions of Samsung Drivers, and PDAnet driver. None of them will show. The Hardware ID in the USB > Unknown device is showing up as USB\UNKNOWN.

Maybe something is wrong with my phone? But if you can please help, help is MUCH appreciated!

Thanks ALL!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrone:
You should uninstall any previous installed driver and then try to use this one. The guide it's explanatory as in first post of this thread.

What windows version are you using?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prettyha8:
I uninstalled the Samsung drivers, as I went to Add/Remove Programs and clicked Uninstall. But I can't uninstall as showed in the first post, because nothing shows up under "Android Phone".

The only thing that shows up in Device Manager is something called Unknown Device under USB. If I right click Unknown Device, and click Have driver, and point to any .INF driver, it say's can't find driver.

I used a program called USBDeView and uninstalled pretty much all USB drivers. So when I connect my Galaxy Nexus, it prompts for USB driver, but every INF file I point to it, it says can't find driver. (I think something might be wrong with my phone!)

My phone is running Anroid 4.1.1, is there a way to flash the phone to a newer Android, without using USB? It is running Stock rom/Stock bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrone:
What version of windows are you using?

I never tested it out on xp, but to get xp can read your gnex with mtp mode is to use windows xp sp3 with windows media player 11.

Boot your gnex bootloader and plug in to windows and install the universal naked driver. To get itu bootloader you need to power off gnex, and then push volume up, volume down, and power buttons. After all done, now you can use fastboot command line to flash custom recovery to flash other ROM or simply return to stock. Look for efrant's guide how to return to stock.

To install the adb driver, you need to enable the usb debugging mode on settings > developer options.

Hope this helps.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gianton:
Thanks for sharing!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prettyha8:
I've tried both XP SP3 and Win7 SP1.

I've tried to install in ODIN mode, FastBoot mode, Recovery Mode, Normal boot mode, USB debugging Mode, but no go.

I've tried different cables/computers/usb ports, but no go. It may be something wrong with the USB port on the device.

It always shows at UNKNOWN DEVICE. I was hoping if I could load another Android version, the software might fix it, but it's now starting to look like a hardware problem.

I really like the speed of this G-Nex, but I guess I will have to return it tmrw.

(I am thinking it's not Hardware issue, as I cannot even charge the device via USB port, but same I cannot charge the device using dock connector/pogo pins. It looks like software. My last result is might be to purchase Mobile Odin, and flash to different Android version using Mobile Odin, since my USB is toast.

Thanks for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrone:
That's weird. Never had problems on 4 intel and amd machines running windows 7 pro 64-bit.

Have you tried to update all motherboard chipsets? Intel inf driver and such regarding usb.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prettyha8:
I've tried multiple computers. Today i've tried it on my 4th PC. Intel i7 64-bit running Win7, but no go.

I'm just going to return this phone for full refund. Thanks all for helping.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrone:
No problem at all. Sorry bout your phone, dude. Good luck on your next phone.:)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neo_x22000:
Will the driver work on windows 8
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3rdstring:
[B]Windows 8 Instructions[/B]

How to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8:

From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).
Click ‘More PC Settings’.
Click ‘General’.
Scroll down, and click ‘Restart now’ under ‘Advanced startup’.
Wait a bit.
Click ‘Troubleshoot’.
Click ‘Advanced Options’
Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’
Click Restart.

^^ From the OP^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killchain:
I'm getting this

when I try to copy CWM's backup folder via MTP. Galaxy Nexus attached via USB to a PC running XP SP3 with these drivers. I tried this with USB Debugging enabled and then disabled.

USB drivers are the latest from here (0.72), I rebooted several times after wiping the old ones. The device: Galaxy Nexus, AOKP 4.2.1 JB-MR1 Build 2, leanKernel 3.0.59 (the one that comes with the ROM), stock bootloader, stock recovery. I'm trying to copy a CWM backup to my HDD (via MTP in Explorer) - it begins writing to the disk, then this error comes up with around 8MB transferred. I copied the CWM's folder from its dir under /data to a dir on /sdcard, so I can see it via MTP. Well, what can I do about being able to copy stuff succesfully?

ADB seems to receive most commands okay, only pull and push behave weirdly. I tried adb pull both when booted normally and in recovery.

I'll be happy with any help and sorry if this is the wrong thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Soooo.. did Koush just open source this?

https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/BQ5iYJEaaEH

https://github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver/commits/master

http://download.clockworkmod.com/test/UniversalAdbDriverSetup.msi
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stauf99:
how in the world do i install this? (Win 7)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Khizar:
you dont "install" them exactly... just download the zip and extract it and thats it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pkt_Lnt:
There are many tutorial on how to change windows drivers via Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FreyrNjord:
Hello

On a brand new Windows 7 Ultimate host without any driver installed, I simply plugged my Galaxy Nexus to the computer.

Before I get a chance to provide the Universal Naked Driver, Windows seems to use its own driver and displays this message:

http://postimg.org/image/8nyr7aclt/

Using Windows Explorer, I can navigate the phone's memory, but Device Manager isn't happy:

http://postimg.org/image/696vmuwcx/

I guess the phone won't work reliably, especially when I get to move to CyanogenMod.

What should I try?

Thanks for any help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shpitz461:
Extract the ZIP, open device manager, right-click 'Galaxy Nexus' entry, then 'Update Driver Software', then 'Browse My Computer for driver software' and go to the folder where you extracted the ZIP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FreyrNjord:
Thanks but I did this before posting but it didn't work.

I don't know if it's thanks to the Nexus Root Toolkit cleanings things up before installing the Universal Naked Driver, but moving to another USB port as suggested put things back in order.

Lesson learned: Don't attempt to upgrade a phone to Cyanogenmod from your work computer -> use a test host.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EvanVanVan:
Would it be possible to add the Moto X drivers to these files?

Edit: NM, I just saw osm0sis' post on page 13 about Koush releasing this. I'll try that one...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rmarcus:
Working on a Trio Stealth 10

It worked perfectly and also rooted using Cydia Impactor in 10 seconds!

:victory:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Yup! It still works great and I prefer it to Koush's "updated" version (which I couldn't get to work on my parent's N7 '13).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chubiprince:
Hi wondering how to install this on Windows 8.1?

I can't see the 'General' thing and so does the 'advance set-up' and 'restart now'.

----

Found a fix on the steps in Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 Instructions

How to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8.1:

From the Metro Start Screen or from the Desktop Screen, open Settings
(move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait
for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).

Click ‘Change PC Settings’.
Click ‘Update and recovery’
Click ‘Recovery’
Click ‘Advanced startup’.
Wait a bit.
Click ‘Troubleshoot’.
Click ‘Advanced Options’
Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’
Click Restart.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sodeknetters:
not too difficult, if the reboot selection screen actually worked :)

If you go to the charms bar (right top, then drag down) you have to click the link to settings (lowest item selectable)

then you navigate in the bar on the left, again, choose the bottom option. With me it is called "bijwerken en herstellen" but that's obviously because i have a Dutch windows install :). I guess the english version is called "update and recover" or something like that??? anyways, its at the bottom of the list. once you click it a new list appears in the same UI bar. Once more, click on the lowest item in the list (system recovery??). Now, the right part of the screen changes and you are presented with 3 options, each with their own button. AGAIN choose the bottom one.

If you have done this a few times it's very easy; choose the bottom option of every list.. you are there in 5 or 6 clicks.

anyways, my real reason for posting here: it doesn't work for me. Once i reboot to gain access to the "special menu" that would allow me to disable driver signature verification, my PC doesn't respond to keypresses, and powers down after about 1 minute. When I reboot afterwards nothing is changed.

I have found that you can get the same effect with 2 CMD commands.. maybe that's easier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdmst77:
I read through this whole thread and wasn't able to find an answer.I'm trying to install the drivers on my XP machine and have uninstalled the naked drivers (no other drivers on my machine) and rebooted multiple times but each time I go to reinstall the drivers, after plugging my phone back in and pathing out the the location, I always get "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"

any ideas? using version 0.72

EDIT: must be some Anti-virus restrictions at work... Worked at home later that night
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ozi5783:
Hi! I have windows 8.1, and under "Change PC Settings" i don't have "General".

and, of course, i tried installing Microsoft MTP driver, and no result. I still cannot transfer files via MTP.

I use the samsung driver from novafusion website.

any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ballzak:
ADB includes a USB Bootloader driver:

http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-android-sdk/3/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Big note at the top: "NOTE: Fastboot USB drivers may be different for other Android phones. Bootloader should be unlocked. If you are unsure, Google this up for your phone."

Also the whole idea is to not need the entire SDK. :good:

I've tried Koush's "open" version, and had a number of problems getting devices to recognize and ended up coming back to this one, even though it seems [MENTION=391935]1wayjonny[/MENTION] isn't doing anything with it anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
I've been using this driver on my Nexus devices and have been quite pleased with it. I have a oneplus one on the way. I didn't see support for this device. If I install the native oneplus driver on the same pc will it trip over the universal driver? Could support for the oneplus be added?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
It might work anyway. My N7 '13 detected as a Nexus 4 and then worked fine, so maybe something similar will happen for the 1+1.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
I'm thinking now that you may be right. I'm not sure just yet if the oneplus has native drivers but it seems that its a common practice to use Samsung drivers on this device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] razer185:
Is there anyway to fix a nexus 9 with apx problem?

Greets
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thorrules:
My friend gave me his galaxy nexus, and I thought of playing with it a little. However, I am not able to install the drivers in Windows 10. Currently Samsung drivers work fine for ADB but they do not recognize fastboot. When I googled a bit, I found this page. Please advice, how I can use fastboot for galaxy nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bamtan2:
There are multiple different ADB packages you can google up.

Universal Naked Driver (this one)

15 seconds ADB Installer https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

Minimal ADB and Fastboot https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

I also googled how to enter fastboot mode: "Turn the phone off. Hold the volume-up and volume-down buttons simultaneously. Then hold the power button."

There are also GUI toolkits that can do many operations for you. They include:

SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-nexus/development/gnex-toolkit-v11-1-0-drivers-backup-t1392310

Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1766475

Good luck! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thorrules:
I was finally able to force windows 10 to use the Google USB driver and it worked! Thank you. On a side note, I flashed omnirom and this galaxy nexus phone still works as awesome as i remember it used to 4 years ago! There are slight lags, but it still pumps iron just fine! What a beast. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joel concepcion:
where to download the file ?cant fine in here
[Motorola Droid X2] WVULTRA:
Been reading/researching for the last week or two; and the solid info keeps leading me back here to xda!

As a long time personal system builder with some OC'ing experience and flight sim beta testing, I'm starting my trek to the dark side of these android phones.:rolleyes:

Just upgraded the wife from an original razr to the X2, and she's perfectly happy. I'm waiting on Santa for a new Droid Razr.:D So, my plan is to get started on the X2 with the goal of rooting it, then immediately doing a backup using Moon Shadow's excellent stickys along with the help of anyone else that wishes to post. Thinking the X2 experience should help to calm my nerves once I really get into the Razr.

Couple of questions that are sticking in my mind right now are:

Am I understanding the stickys correctly that I should be doing the nandroid backup immediately after rooting? This includes backing up before installing any optional apps such as TI, etc?

In Moon Shadow's Nandroid and Backup Recovery, it's recommended to use Dropbox to get the Recovery APK over on the phone and installed. Any other methods that will work equally well? Would a simple copy/paste of the APK to the sd card suffice? Or would I at least need some sort of apk "installer" to finish the install?

Also, any other apps to keep this X2 lean and clean so as to make it as simple and pain free as possible for the wife? She likes simple/easy to use. I'll be providing tech support and keeping it as optimal as possible.

I'll close this long ass post with a simple THANK YOU to all the members/devs here on xda for tolerating us "noobs" and providing a wealth of info for those wishing to learn the "right" way!

:)
[Motorola Droid X2] hitman_dreams:
A nandroid is a good idea after rooting imo. Although you can always sbf back to stock if need be. The reason it's a good idea is if you are going to remove stock apps yourself, you can restore back to stock rooted if you remove something important that screws up your phone.

You can copy/paste the apk to your sdcard, no problem. You'll want a file browser to get to it and install. Personally I like Root Browser, Root Explorer, or Astro. You should be able to install through any of those.
[Motorola Droid X2] CadenH:
First I'd just like to say welcome. You're in for a good time. Nandroids are just good to keep as a refference point so that if your phone gets messed up you can just restore the backed up image vs having to sbf, reroot etc. You are more than welcome to install any apps you would like before a nandroid backup but I recommended doing it before you flash anything or start making modifications that require root permissions.

As far as the recovery Apk is concerned, I just keep it on my external SD, that way I can just find it with root explorer or a similar directory app and install it from there. Very simple. There is no installer app needed, just turn on the setting that allows third party apps, select it within the directory and you should be given the option to install.

Not really sure what you need to keep everything simple. Maybe some specifics would help. I could suggest looking into different Widgets so you can have access to certain things right on the homescreen.

Glad to see you here!
[Motorola Droid X2] xerotix:
I do nand backups regularly and delete the old(usually keep 2 most recent just in case) to keep up to date and before changing roms or updating. you can also restore just the data if you go into Advanced Restore and choose data restore as long as your previous rom you did the backup on and the current rom you are restoring it to are on the same version (2.2.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.5+ are all different). Its typically not required to restore when updating although some roms will in earlier testing stages sometimes or if a drastic change occurs to the rom but its a good idea to back it up prior just in case.

As far as apk files are concerned the easiest way for me to keep them is emailed to myself through gmail because you can install the app straight from your email without having to download it to the phone(there will be an install button in the body of the email when checking it from your phone). You can email them to yourself on the computer and move them to a special file to save space on your internal or external sd and keep the files for whenever you might need them.

As far as "keeping it clean"...just flash a clean rom and choose a script you can find and read about in the development section that will tailor your needs best. in my opinion apps that are made to save battery, free memory, and keep programs from running only make the phone slower and use more battery because those types of apps will always be running and therefore counterproductive. There are some good root apps out(search "root" on market) that help out a good deal, but they are few and far between imo. Just find what you like(or she likes), the more you find out about these phones the more uses you find in it.

Good luck
[Motorola Droid X2] WVULTRA:
hitman:

Yes, at this point I'd prefer to restore back to stock rooted vs. sbf; and it's good to know I've got both as options.

Right now leaning towards Root Explorer.

Thanks for your feedback!

;)
[Motorola Droid X2] WVULTRA:
CadenH:

Thanks for the welcome. Truly appreciated!

Glad to hear the simplified procedure for installing the apk. I'm sure once I get it rooted, and a solid backup saved, I'll take some time to evaluate what to add app wise along with the Widgets.

:)
[Motorola Droid X2] WVULTRA:
xerotix:

From my reading/research I have it burned to memory to always stay with the same version when restoring! Her X2 is currently on 2.3.4 via the OTA update.

Good idea on using the gmail account! Had no idea this way was an option.

Once I get over the initial shock of getting it rooted and backedup, I'm sure I'll look at a custom ROM if she allows it. ;) Just need to do additional research on how to choose the right ROM for her needs. And right now, I'm totally in the dark on choosing a "script"; but I'll also learn this as I go.

Thanks for your feedback!

:)
[Motorola Droid X2] WVULTRA:
Preliminary Game Plan

At this point, I've put together an initial game plan. Currently have on the desktop pc: Pete's Root Tools v1.07, RSD Lite v5.6 along with the GB 2.3.4 SBF, and the MOTO_Bootstrap_signed.rar (apk).

Please feel free to confirm or correct my plan.

1. Root the phone via Moon Shadow's X2 Tutorial using Pete's v1.07.

2. Once Pete's tool gives me confirmation that the phone is rooted, upgrade SU and Busybox via the Market.

Sure would like a confirmation on this step

!

3. Prior to the backup, copy the Droid X2 Recovery APK over to the external sd card, dl Root Explorer which is going to let me "install" the Recovery APK.

4. Follow Moon Shadow's X2 nandroid/backup Tutorial by launching the Recovery APK and following his Backup prodedure.

5. My plan is to backup to the external sd card so I can also keep a copy on the desktop along with one on an external thumb drive. Sorry if I sound too redundant!:rolleyes:

A few of the apps I plan on purchasing/dl'ing (don't mind contributing small $ for the pro/pay versions as I hope it thanks them for their hard work and encourages continued upgrades) are:

TI Backup Pro

Root Explorer (File Manager)

My Backup Pro (for the wife's contacts, messages, photos, etc.)

Again, all feedback/corrections/confirmations will be appreciated!

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
YES GET ROOT EXPLORER :D

it will.make ur.life SO MUCH EASIER in the.long run. You will definitely get your moneys worth within the first 2weeks of using it. Simple UI and very efficient set-up. All u need for a root file explorer. BEST choice ;)

I don't use TI backup...

Anything TI does can be done manually by using root explorer to copy apks to sdcard..

I lied...ti can backup data for apps as well...but I have seen problems arise sometimes...I just personally don't use it...

I recommend bloat freezer if u plan on freezing any apps ...it is like dipping the apps in liquid nitrogen...best app freezer available PERIOD...((TI "freezes" as well but uses a different process and some apps don't "freeze" all the way))) ur choice tho ;) experimentation is KEY and us the main point have fun with it..as long as u have a nandroid or sbf file u are good to try TONS of stuff knowing u will be able to get back easily.

Can't comment on "my backup pro" but I can say that if u store your contacts synced to google and/or backup assistant that they will always be available to u. They get backed up to an o line account (gmail for google...myverizonwirelessc.com>>>backup assistant ))) photos get stored on sdcard and shouldn't be deleted unless u choose to format sd cards.

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Oh...and updating the superuser app itself isn't necessary ....good idea to update its binary tho....but do NOT worry bout it....the first time u grant SU permission to something it will ask u if u want to update the binary and u can just press the notification in the pulldown window to do it....

Busybox ----. U can if u want to.

But if u flash eclipse it comes with busybox 1.19.gitadrynaline...

Not sure what is installed when initially rooted...never checked...

if u want to update I recommend that version...I've never had any issues with it. And it isn't an app. It is installed to system/xbin I believe....it allows for different commands/scripts to work properly....someone can explain better than me if u need to know what it does...

u can update busybox via busybox installer from market....there are a couple...most are pretty fond of the one made by jrummy ....

HAVE FUN TWEAKING AND WELCOME
[Motorola Droid X2] WVULTRA:
ash:

Thanks for all the detailed info! Things have been hectic the last few days, so my plan is to get started this weekend when I have plenty of un-interrupted time.

Really looking forward to this, and I'll post my results back once I've made some progress.

Truly appreciate the feedback!

;)
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
No problem :)

Hahaha I didn't realize how long that.post actually got lol.

Sometimes I ramble and go on tangents so if I confused ya at any point don't hesitate to ask me to clarify ;)
[Motorola Droid X2] juhde:
If you get titanium then you should probably pass on my backup pro, it'd be redundant as titanium can backup user data like texts and progress in games etc. just setup a regular backup schedule in TiBu and you'll be good to go.

Sent from my Android device.
[Motorola Droid X2] WVULTRA:
ash:

On the contrary, I'm one of those noobs that enjoys detailed info! And, if I get confused I will ask more questions!

TU!