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[GUIDE] Getting drivers to work on W7 x64

There has been a few times I've ran into issues with drivers not being compatible with Windows 7 x64 so I am going to show you a way to get them working by running a virtual machine with windows xp x32 installed.
#1. Here you can download a free Virtual machine.
http://hotfile.com/dl/45019228/154c711/VMware-player-3.1.0-261024.exe.html
here is the same download link from their website, which will require registration and verification.
https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/?p=player&cmp=EMC-PlayerEvalActivation&li=license
#2. You will need to either have an ISO of Windows XP or an installation disk for this to work.
#3. Install VMWare Player and follow the instructions, it is very simple.
#4. Once your virtual machine is open, it should install VMWare tools. This will give you access to dragging and dropping, copying and pasting, and various other functions from your host computer to the virtual. You now should copy all necessary files and apllications you will need to complete whatever modification it is you are going to do.
#5. Install HTC Sync on the virtual machine. Link: http://member.america.htc.com/download/Driver/HTC EVO (Sprint)/HTC_Sync_2.0.40.exe
#6. You can easily switch your device from syncing to your host computer to your virtual by right clicking the icon that shows your phone. These icons are located on the bottom right corner of the virtual machine. Picture below.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
One of the issues I have encountered so far is when trying to run CDMA Workshop on the virtual machine it will not open. It will give you the error "Sorry, this application cannot run under a virtual machine".
I have found a workaround for this.
Go to the folder on your host computer:
C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Documents\Virtual Machines\Windows XP Professional
Open your Windows XP Professional.vmx in notepad. This is the VMware virtual machine configuration file. Go to the bottom of the file on a new line each add these lines of code
Code:
monitor_control.restrict_backdoor = "TRUE"
disable_acceleration = "TRUE"
This will stop CDMA Workshop from thinking it's being run on a virtual machine and should work for other programs as well.

May I ask you what exactly you are having trouble with with W7x64? I was able to get ADB up and running, root my phone, and check my MSL with CDMA workshop within W7x64. Just had to find the right drivers online, but it didn't take too long.

Same here, Win7x64, no problems

DSwarP said:
May I ask you what exactly you are having trouble with with W7x64? I was able to get ADB up and running, root my phone, and check my MSL with CDMA workshop within W7x64. Just had to find the right drivers online, but it didn't take too long.
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Albaholic said:
Same here, Win7x64, no problems
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708419&page=6
it's a response from this thread. i, along with several other 64b win7 users cannot get it to work. go to the device mgr and click on the suspect, update driver and point to where the dl'ed drivers are and it does not recognize the drivers.
it seems to work fine on my the xp here at work. which drivers are you both using? i know it's not that technical. i can't develop for hack it any electronics but i can follow instructions and have hacked the psp, unlocked the tp2 and this phone among many, but i cannot understand how some were saying they've been successful and i'm in the same boat with many others who can't seem to get it to work on a 64b win7.

skoobz said:
it's a response from this thread. i, along with several other 64b win7 users cannot get it to work. go to the device mgr and click on the suspect, update driver and point to where the dl'ed drivers are and it does not recognize the drivers.
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I'll pull my own quote from that thread:
"The 64 bit drivers will not be recognized or installed by the Windows 7 automatically. You must force the installation of the drivers by choosing the "Browse" option then "Let Me Pick" option then the "Have Disk" option."

skoobz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708419&page=6
it's a response from this thread. i, along with several other 64b win7 users cannot get it to work. go to the device mgr and click on the suspect, update driver and point to where the dl'ed drivers are and it does not recognize the drivers.
it seems to work fine on my the xp here at work. which drivers are you both using? i know it's not that technical. i can't develop for hack it any electronics but i can follow instructions and have hacked the psp, unlocked the tp2 and this phone among many, but i cannot understand how some were saying they've been successful and i'm in the same boat with many others who can't seem to get it to work on a 64b win7.
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Weird. I run Win 7 Pro x64 at home, and got the copy of HTC Sync that was on my Evo's SD card to install on it with no issues. Run the version of adb-windows from toast's evo recovery zip file from it too.

crackerstyle said:
Weird. I run Win 7 Pro x64 at home, and got the copy of HTC Sync that was on my Evo's SD card to install on it with no issues. Run the version of adb-windows from toast's evo recovery zip file from it too.
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Its not the adb drivers that are a problem. Its the diag drivers that won't install automatically.

Berner said:
Its not the adb drivers that are a problem. Its the diag drivers that won't install automatically.
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My bad, I saw him talking about installing HTC Sync on the virtual XP.

For HTC Diag Drivers see my article in my sig. I have changed the Sprint banner with QPST with no problems using my diag drivers on Win7 x64. I also included 32 bit drivers.
I also outlined a guide on how to manually install them.

thanks for the guide!

Thanks, worked perfect. I was wondering why CDMA workshop wouldn't work right with VMware a few days ago.

Works fine for me on windows7 x64 as well... You just have to point windows to the exact .inf driver file and force it to install. No need to install an entire virtual machine..
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The evo always worked fine for me on win7 x64 but its terribly inconsistent with recognizing android phones and installing drivers (moment and vogue were a nightmare) even pointing to them directly. For whatever reason solutions for some definitely dont work for everyone

For some reason Win7 64 is picky about how the drivers get installed. When I followed this guide everything worked fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697487

After following the instructions and running CDMA WS 3.6 in VMWare (WinXP Pro) I'm being told my current license key for CDMA WS is locked to a different machine or machine configuration, which I guess isn't terribly surprising.
I am not going to buy another license... so is there any way to set up the VMWare host machine to make CDMA WS think it's running on the same machine to which it's been locked (which is my host machine)?
The only other thing that would solve my problem would be 64-bit diag drivers for a Treo Pro and a Palm Centro.

KJThaDon said:
There has been a few times I've ran into issues with drivers not being compatible with Windows 7 x64 so I am going to show you a way to get them working by running a virtual machine with windows xp x32 installed.
#1. Here you can download a free Virtual machine.
http://hotfile.com/dl/45019228/154c711/VMware-player-3.1.0-261024.exe.html
here is the same download link from their website, which will require registration and verification.
https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/?p=player&cmp=EMC-PlayerEvalActivation&li=license
#2. You will need to either have an ISO of Windows XP or an installation disk for this to work.
#3. Install VMWare Player and follow the instructions, it is very simple.
#4. Once your virtual machine is open, it should install VMWare tools. This will give you access to dragging and dropping, copying and pasting, and various other functions from your host computer to the virtual. You now should copy all necessary files and apllications you will need to complete whatever modification it is you are going to do.
#5. Install HTC Sync on the virtual machine. Link: http://member.america.htc.com/download/Driver/HTC EVO (Sprint)/HTC_Sync_2.0.40.exe
#6. You can easily switch your device from syncing to your host computer to your virtual by right clicking the icon that shows your phone. These icons are located on the bottom right corner of the virtual machine. Picture below.
One of the issues I have encountered so far is when trying to run CDMA Workshop on the virtual machine it will not open. It will give you the error "Sorry, this application cannot run under a virtual machine".
I have found a workaround for this.
Go to the folder on your host computer:
C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Documents\Virtual Machines\Windows XP Professional
Open your Windows XP Professional.vmx in notepad. This is the VMware virtual machine configuration file. Go to the bottom of the file on a new line each add these lines of code
Code:
monitor_control.restrict_backdoor = "TRUE"
disable_acceleration = "TRUE"
This will stop CDMA Workshop from thinking it's being run on a virtual machine and should work for other programs as well.
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Did everything you mentioned and after i add those two lines and the end of the file and try to open CDMA Workshop in the Windows XP on the virtual machine it keeps closing out just like before. I been trying to get this to work for a couple days. Anyone who can point me in the right directions is appreciated.

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Thank you!
Thank you for the knowledge, may you have many happy blessings in your future! :good:

[GUIDE] Noob's Guide to setting up ADB

How to get working ADB-- The Expedient method
Since the release of the mtd ROMS the importance of being able to use ADB has greatly increased. This guide is designed to produce a working adb evironment in windows. It is designed be as simple as possible and to avoid command line as much as possible. This guide is not targeted towards advanced users who can set up a working adb environment on their own. If you can setup adb from Google's packages, please avert your eyes and read no further -- this guide will only bring out the elitist snob in you.
If you are still with me you have likely tried to set up adb and failed. Perhaps you have a bootloop in an mtd (cm7, miui, OMFGB) ROM and are trying to avoid losing everything with an Odin flash. Perhaps you are trying to troubleshoot in another way. Regardless, this guide will get you going.
Step 1: Install USB drivers.
A) If you are using a Touchwiz based ROM (COMROM, Evil Fascinate) you will need the Samsung Fascinate driver.
B) If you are using a MTD based ROM (ICS, CM7, MIUI, OMFGB) you will need to use the Nexus S drivers.
Step 2: After you install the appropriate driver, put your Fascinate into Debugging Mode by:
Gingerbread: Settings->Applications->Development then checking Debugging Mode.
ICS: debugging mode is found System Setting>Developer Options>USB Debugging.
Step 3: Connect your phone to your computer and open up Device Manager.
Step 4: DON'T SKIP THIS STEP. You will see Fascinate/Nexus S with possibly an exclamation mark, just double-click on it, Update Driver->Browse my computer for driver software->ADB Interface then choose Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, then choose Samsung Android ADB Device.
Step 5: Download and install Droid Explorer. Please select the appropriate build for your PC architecture. Be sure to select "Set up the Android SDK For Me" during the setup.
Step 6: Launch Droid Explorer and select your phone.
To send ADB commands click the button in the red box in the image below.
To view logcats click the button in the blue box below.
Step 7: How to use Droid Explorer
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Troubleshooting example:
You are on AOKP and set a bad overclock as boot settings. 3-fingering is a no-no and you get frozen during boot or a bootloop before entering the OS and therefore can't reach recovery. To get into recovery click the button in the red rectangle. Then type "reboot recovery" at any time during the phone boot process and press enter. Your phone should reboot and you should end up in recovery. Success!

I have a fully Functional adb, android skd, java, eclipse, all the stuff needed for a proper build environment, and I still use Droid explorer and Android Commander, for some things. Once you get used to these programs they are very useful especially for a simple app swap or adding an app to your system file. Good of you to share the process with others.

Nice guide, would have been easier than setting up a full adb environment on my work pc in addition to my home pc. Where was this 6 months ago?

Dude thank you so much for that nexus driver. I have not been able to get my ADB to work until now with that driver. Every other one I got wouldn't work and no one really could help me. Just kept saying install driver. Now ADB finally works. The Droid Explorer program is pretty cool too. Thanks very much!!

I've edited the guide a bit to make it easier to follow. This should be the final version of it unless someone has an issue or suggestion. I'm glad this has helped some folks and I hope it will continue to do so.

ok somethings wrong because i have followed every freaking guide there is including the wiki for cyanogenmod and this one and adb is still "not a valid command" or whatever in the command prompt......freaking hell
**now all of a sudden it's kinda working, if i choose reboot into recovery from the application it just reboots the phone, not into recovery.....and if i choose the log icon it says it cant connect to device even though the device is clearly shown as connected in the main screen......sheesh
THANK YOU MAKE THIS STICKY NOW OR I WILL PUNCH BABIES

Have went through the process three times all with the same result. Explorer doesn't see my phone. Any ideas?
Using the Nexus drivers (running CM7)
Drivers installed properly.
Using the 64 bit explorer (running Windows 7)
debugging checked

Just passing along a thanks for this guide in a world where OC/UV is so easy to screw up.

sfobrien said:
Have went through the process three times all with the same result. Explorer doesn't see my phone. Any ideas?
Using the Nexus drivers (running CM7)
Drivers installed properly.
Using the 64 bit explorer (running Windows 7)
debugging checked
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During the DroidExplorer setup process did you tell it to "setup adroid sdk environment for me"? It should have been a blue link.

bobloblaw1 said:
During the DroidExplorer setup process did you tell it to "setup adroid sdk environment for me"? It should have been a blue link.
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Yes and it appeared to install correctly.

+1 for sticky

sfobrien said:
Have went through the process three times all with the same result. Explorer doesn't see my phone. Any ideas?
Using the Nexus drivers (running CM7)
Drivers installed properly.
Using the 64 bit explorer (running Windows 7)
debugging checked
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I have a different but similar issue. It sees my device when connected and disconnected but I can't do anything. If I choose reboot it rebooted. If I choose reboot recovery it just rebooted, no recovery. I can see the devices tree directory but if I try to access any of them I get an error. Also if I click the logcat button it opens the terminal window but has an error, says it can't connect or something. If I click on the terminal button it opens the terminal but no commands are recognized. But when I connect and disconnect my device it shows up and in device manager there are no errors.

Hmm are you sure that the USB cable you are using is still good? will it mount for data transfer?
Also, this generally shouldn't be necessary but it is possible that something is messed up in your PC USB install. At one point I had to clear off and reinstall all of my USB drivers. Everything worked fine after the drivers reinstalled.
There's a lot of places where errors come in. I'd like to try and figure out your guys' problem(s) so that I can update the guide and potentially save other people some time.

I just set up adb on my arch linux box, I think it was easier to set up this vs windows.
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allcity187 said:
I just set up adb on my arch linux box, I think it was easier to set up this vs windows.
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Probably. But that requires you to have a linux box setup and handy; which many people do not have.

Well you can always dual boot your computer. I have windows 7 and arch linux set up. I'm usually on linux but I still have software that I use on windows, so that's why I kept it.
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bobloblaw1 said:
Hmm are you sure that the USB cable you are using is still good? will it mount for data transfer?
Also, this generally shouldn't be necessary but it is possible that something is messed up in your PC USB install. At one point I had to clear off and reinstall all of my USB drivers. Everything worked fine after the drivers reinstalled.
There's a lot of places where errors come in. I'd like to try and figure out your guys' problem(s) so that I can update the guide and potentially save other people some time.
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My USB cable is fine. Went back uninstalled the drivers and explorer. Downloaded fresh copies of both and same thing????
Giving up for now. In the event of a crash I can Odin back,rebuild,restore apps, etc. in about an hour. Less time than I have spent trying to get this to work! LOL. For now I'm back on the stock CM7 kernel and not doing any tweaking that might cause a crash. All is good thanks guys.

sfobrien: Sorry I couldn't get thisto work for you.
jamesandmandy: Did you ever flash anything in red recovery? Are you able to get into blue recovery by the normal method? Your issue sounds like something on the phone recovery end if You are able to send commands to it successfully over adb.

bobloblaw1 said:
sfobrien: Sorry I couldn't get thisto work for you. /QUOTE]
Hey no problem. I think it is some kind of glitch between Windows 7 and the explorer program. CM7 is an awesome upgrade so no complaints here.
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Thanks for this. I've always avoided adb because it seemed to complicated to setup/learn. I'm up and running.
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Nexus 7 as Storage via MTP in Windows?

I would like to be able to modify the contents of /sdcard on my Nexus 7 from Windows. With my SGT7, I was able to do this, and also use ADB, but with the N7, it appears I can only do only ADB.

When I plug my Nexus 7 into my Window Vista (64), it mounts as a MTP hard disk. I don't see the entire file system,
but I have no trouble creating directories and copying files both directions.
I will say MTP is a lousy excuse for a file system. To manage my library on the PC I use the Calibre Server, which works great.

MTP is more like FTP than a file system.
On my phone (HTC Rezound), plugging in can cause havoc as it removes access to the SDcard when I am plugging in to the USB port which is a problem as I have many important apps that use that for storage (like Exchange email).
Instead...
I rarely use USB to transfer files anymore. Most of the time I use AndFTP for SFTP connections to my remote server or to my local workstation.
Doing the same for the Nexus 7 was a logical extension of that process... never connect via USB except to see what everyone was talking about.

rmm200 said:
When I plug my Nexus 7 into my Window Vista (64), it mounts as a MTP hard disk. I don't see the entire file system,
but I have no trouble creating directories and copying files both directions.
I will say MTP is a lousy excuse for a file system. To manage my library on the PC I use the Calibre Server, which works great.
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Do you know which drivers you used for vista x64?

espionage724 said:
Do you know which drivers you used for vista x64?
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When you plug in the Nexus 7, the Nexus will give you the chance to select USB connection mode. Choose MTP.
Windows automatically installed MTP drivers. Nothing to do with Google.
In Device Manager, the Nexus 7 shows up as device name Nexus 7.
Driver provider is Microsoft. Date 6/21/2006. Yes, MTP is that old...
Driver Version: 6.0.6002.18112
Digital signer: microsoft windows
c:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\UMDF\WpdMtpDr.dll
c:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WpdUsb.sys
c:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WUDFRd.sys
c:\Windows\system32\WpdConns.dll
c:\Windows\system32\WpdMtp.dll
c:\Windows\system32\WpdMtpUS.dll
Hope this helps.

rmm200 said:
When you plug in the Nexus 7, the Nexus will give you the chance to select USB connection mode. Choose MTP.
Windows automatically installed MTP drivers. Nothing to do with Google.
In Device Manager, the Nexus 7 shows up as device name Nexus 7.
Driver provider is Microsoft. Date 6/21/2006. Yes, MTP is that old...
Driver Version: 6.0.6002.18112
Digital signer: microsoft windows
c:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\UMDF\WpdMtpDr.dll
c:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WpdUsb.sys
c:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WUDFRd.sys
c:\Windows\system32\WpdConns.dll
c:\Windows\system32\WpdMtp.dll
c:\Windows\system32\WpdMtpUS.dll
Hope this helps.
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Hmm, if you wouldn't mind, could you try:
Find Nexus 7 in Device Manager > Update Driver Software... > Browse my computer for driver software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer > Tell me what device is listed there?
(may be slightly different on Vista)
When I do that on my Flash drive, it shows me this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But when I tried selecting the Disk Drive driver on MTP, it failed to start.

Hmm, so I was reading:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/le-pan-tablets/34834-mtp-driver-not-installing.html
Which mentions:
On Microsoft Windows, MTP is supported in Microsoft Windows XP if Windows Media Player 10 or later versions are installed.
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And as it turns out, I'm on Windows 8 Enterprise N (N being the version of Windows that doesn't come with Media Player features)
Edit: Confirmed working on a Windows 7 laptop (non-N). So looks like I'll have to go install a version of Windows that isn't N...

Man I hate dinking with device drivers for a device that is working - but here you go:
Well I still can't copy a screen shot, but it says:
Update Driver Software - Nexus 7
Model
MTP Device
This driver is digitally signed.

Nexus 7 properly detects now (just had to install a non-N version of Windows 8) and I was able to install the ADB driver with Google's USB driver found in the SDK installer.
So all is well

espionage724 said:
Nexus 7 properly detects now (just had to install a non-N version of Windows 8) and I was able to install the ADB driver with Google's USB driver found in the SDK installer.
So all is well
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To use MTP using any edition of Windows N (theoretically), you must download and install the Media Feature Pack, which includes Windows Media Player, which adds MTP access for Windows 7/8.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16546
I would do this right here, right now, except when I tried to install it my computer did the big Windows Update thing to install it, then rebooted, then detected an error and rolled itself back. So I might be stuck without WiMP. And without MTP.
Edit 1: Before installing this update, make sure everything else is up to date, even if it's throwing error messages. (I'm getting error messages.)

primetechv2 said:
To use MTP using any edition of Windows N (theoretically), you must download and install the Media Feature Pack, which includes Windows Media Player, which adds MTP access for Windows 7/8.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16546
I would do this right here, right now, except when I tried to install it my computer did the big Windows Update thing to install it, then rebooted, then detected an error and rolled itself back. So I might be stuck without WiMP. And without MTP.
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Yea I figured this would work fine on Windows 7, however I was on Windows 8 at the time, and the pack didn't want to install.

Have u guys tried to turn off USB Debugging. I was getting the MTP message but after I turned off USB Debugging it connected fine and I could see every folder on the Nexus.

See here for MTP in windows 8:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=30685

Annihlist said:
See here for MTP in windows 8:
** see link above - I'm still a noob here **
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Thanks! I am running Windows 8 Enterprise N and was struggling to get my Nexus 7 recognized. This worked perfectly!

What I did
I had this same issue. What I did was connect my Nexus 7 to my PC as MTP.
Went to Start -> Devices and Printers.
Locate the Nexus 7 device.
Right-Click -> Properties -> Hardware -> Properties -> Driver -> Uninstall -> OK.
Then unplug Nexus 7, plug it back in, let it auto install drivers, voila, working.
Hope this helps someone!

muks11 said:
Have u guys tried to turn off USB Debugging. I was getting the MTP message but after I turned off USB Debugging it connected fine and I could see every folder on the Nexus.
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This fixed it for me.
Just disabled USB Deugging and Win7 64 recognized it in MTP mode.
Yay! Thanks.:good:

Nexus 7 here, just updated to 4.2.1. I'm using Win 7 (64bit). When I plug in the Nexus it comes up in explorer, but when I drag files across, they seem to be copying, but the file(s) never appears in the Nexus after copying - no error in explorer. Strange. Please help! I am new to Nexus, just got it today.
All I'm trying to do is just copy some MKV movies across to the device.

throwback22 said:
I had this same issue. What I did was connect my Nexus 7 to my PC as MTP.
Went to Start -> Devices and Printers.
Locate the Nexus 7 device.
Right-Click -> Properties -> Hardware -> Properties -> Driver -> Uninstall -> OK.
Then unplug Nexus 7, plug it back in, let it auto install drivers, voila, working.
Hope this helps someone!
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I tried all other method, all failed on me until i got to this one today! I tried to do the same thing in device manager but didnt work also, dont know what's wrong behind windows. (I'm using Win7 x64)
Thanks!:good:

When I ran windows 8 (before I scrapped it and went back to 7) I used the Google USB driver from the android SDK, and that worked perfectly.
Another method you could use to access the whole system, and not just the /sdcard would be to use AndroidExplorer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242235
Although for copying larger files, the throughput is not very great, but this affords you the option of browsing the entire filesystem.

Nexus 7 cannot be seen on my Win7 64-bit
throwback22 said:
I had this same issue. What I did was connect my Nexus 7 to my PC as MTP.
Went to Start -> Devices and Printers.
Locate the Nexus 7 device.
Right-Click -> Properties -> Hardware -> Properties -> Driver -> Uninstall -> OK.
Then unplug Nexus 7, plug it back in, let it auto install drivers, voila, working.
Hope this helps someone!
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This is driving me nuts.
My Win7 64-bit was able to see and transfer files to Nexus 7 before. After updated to 4.2.2, this is not possible. I can see Nexus and MTP USB device in device manager but the MTP drivers always failed to install. Unclicking debugging does not work for me.
I tried the above method- after uninstalling the drivers, my pc cannot see nexus 7. Plugging it in only activates the MTP USB drivers installation which, of course, fail again.
I tried this link's method, to no avail either: http://zacktutorials.blogspot.sg/2012/08/nexus7-android-development.html
I cannot connect my Nexus 7!!!!
Somebody please help!!!!!!

Android x86 tutorial

Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
For root you must be on ext3 to get it working although it will still run in ntfs and you will be able to read windows usb drives ext3 you cant the con to ext3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfWb_h96_-Q&feature=youtu.be
YouTube how to
-Dev Links-
http://source.android.com/
http://code.google.com/p/android-x86/
http://tabletsx86.org/
http://www.android-x86.org/
http://android-x86.sceners.org/en/
http://www.android-x86.info/
http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/the ones here work for more computers, just saying! http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/?p=562 BETA 4
-Needed-
2g min usb for installation of iso
i used a external hdd, you can use a usb drive 4g min i would say, or you can install on os hdd but do not format it!
lili usb creator - http://www.linuxliveusb.com/en/home
minitool partion wizard - www.partitionwizard.com
-steps for live testing-
1) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to test
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
2) insert the usb with iso on it, to your laptop with it off
3) start the laptop into the boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with iso
4) click run live...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
TEST EVERYTHING YOU CAN, root hardly works here and no data is saved...
-steps for installation-
1) format your usb or hhd partion with minitool partion wizard to either ext3 (most root availible) or ntfs (for use with usb drive ?music?)
2) use lili usb creator to install the iso onto a 2g min usb
a) select the RIGHT usb drive lol
b) then select the iso that your going to use after tested for the best one
c) i personally only have format the usb selected but you can install the other crap but i dont lol
d) click the lighting bolt to start click the oks lol
3) turn your laptop insert the usb with the iso and the usb or external or even the internal if you want to do something crazy but you will format your windows or stock os! i use a external hdd as in my vid..
4) start your laptop enter your boot options (f12 for me) select the usb with the iso
5) select to install
a) select the partion that you set up earlier (if you dont see it detect devices ext3 = linux)
b) choose to format (i format to the format i set it for you dont have to...)
c) yes install grub (if installing to external you dont have to install grub but i do for debugging and to get to windows without unpluging)
d) yes install windows if your installing on a windows hdd
e) reboot (as soon as you see your bios you can remove your usb if your dont you will get error 17)
And now your running android ics on your laptop/netbook/pc
I didnt develop any of this! just trying to get it out there for others
thanks button is nice but not nessary
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...

Nice tutorial, thanks!

MEHH lol i thought there wasnt a comment yet lol oh well i need to modify it
Acer Aspire One 532h Android x86 ICS RC2.1...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973492
Android x86 tut

LOL awesome
XML

Nice man
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Awesome
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You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.

lambstone said:
You should probably mention that the android x86 builds are generally limited in their hardware support.
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Thanks that's why I say test before you install it. The link with green next to it is Chris's blog his runs on more than the rest
Fascinating AOKP Jelly Bean Milestone 1 Devil 1.8.1...

I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?

Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?

I am writing this from Andorid on my laptop.
Very cool.

sebouh00 said:
I am confused.
I'm trying to download LiLi. I click on the download link here but it takes me here. Clicking the "Download LinuxLive USB Creator" in the second link takes me back to the first.
Am I not clicking the correct link?
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Yes you are
BlueEditionE6 said:
Will this be Mac capable? Also, I am running Intel Centrino2, no support for us?
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On that I have no idea I'm trying to get as many developers as I can to help out I'm about to try to compile a newer version if I can get my PC you repo everything it lost net last night and can't get it to restart or catch up idk what to do
Try beta 4 its your best bet
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Thank you so much for this guide and these links, i have installed android on my dell laptop and its working perfect, haven't tested everything but everything i have tested so far seems to work great.

Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?

shelby04861 said:
Nice job! Got it running on my laptop just fine. I wonder if it will work on my desktop?
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Beta 4 runs on my amd Asus machine but my wifi adapter doesnt. can anyone help me compile a recovery for computers
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The WiFi is kinda weird but I haven't really looked into it too deep. It will not connect to my home WiFi network but it will to my neighbors and my cell phone. Go figure. I have been trying out different iso images from the many downloads but I can't fins one yet that will boot on my old dell dimensions 2400 desktop. One of the error messages that pops up is for the computer model check and of course it fails, among other things. If anyone knows of a download for an iso that will work on at least dell desktop computers, let me know.
If it's broken...beat it into submission until it works!

Kaptinkrunk said:
Android x86
there are several developers working on this project there is a source for what they have so far, that said ill link in a sec. this is a tutoral of how ive managed to get this far in android x86 ive got most of root working on various builds let me state that i am using a acer aspire one 532h 2588! i am currently running RC2.1 by314
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NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue

Thanks for sharing Android x86 tutorial for every android developers for better solution. I appreciate your way.

BlueEditionE6 said:
NEED HELP
I installed in the 5gb ext3 partition i created for the ICS, installed grub. But when I try to run it after installation, i end up with a static screen,
ok, linking youtube video doesnt work for me as well, so heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfH2zDcX0kA
anyone can help?
Also, it screwed up my Win7, wont allow me to boot, when i try to recover the Win7, the reboot process kept getting interrupted by GRUB, anyone can help me with that? Now I am without a computer.
Blue
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Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.

white-energy said:
Try booting a Win7 Setup DVD, then hit repair and proceed with following what shows your on screen.
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It wont let me repair, since repair requires reboot, but then GRUB kicks in everytime i reboot, therefore stuck. I popped in the cd and reinstalled Windows.... but lost every program,
this is a bit off topic, but how can i restore everything from my old win7 to my new win7? I tried using the comand prompt in the recovery page, but the programs are still missing, tried just copy and pasting from windows.old folder to current windows folder, no luck.

Nexus 7 not showing up in Windows

Okay, So I bought this new Nexus 7 about a week ago. It was used but the person I bought it from was trustworthy. It came pre-rooted and unlocked. Anyways, my Windows 8 laptop WILL NOT recognize it no matter what I do.
Let me start off by saying, I am no novice to Android. My main device is a Verizon Galaxy s4, and it was the S3 before that. Both phones I did lots of modding and theming on them, and always running a custom rom. I have adb installed and working on my computer as well.
Now the problem. When I plug in my Nexus into my laptop, nothing happens. It doesn't make the usual windows device plugged in sound or anything, and it doesn't show up as a drive in Windows explorer. Even if I open up the device manager and then plug in my Nexus nothing shows up. Not even the "device not recognized" thing. Nor do I get a notification in the Nexus statusbar saying it's plugged in as a media device.. Though the battery DOES charge.
I have tried enabling usb debugging and toggling back and forth from MTP to PTP and still nothing. Tried it w/out USB debugging as well. Nothing.
Tried plugging it in while in fastboot.. Nothing.
I even downloaded the Google drivers through the Android SDK manager and since it doesn't show up as any device in device manager I can't uninstall them and update with the new drivers. This is soo soo sooo frustrating. Obviously it was able to connect to a computer at some point because they rooted and unlocked it, but now I get nothing. I've tried 4 or 5 different computers, Windows 7 AND Windows 8. And even more USB cables.
Can somebody please please shed some light on this?
It's soo frustrating not being able to use ADB with my new device or even do simple file transfers. Right now I'm using Airdroid to move files around but it's agonizingly slow and worthless for moving big files like Roms and whatnot.
And before you say it.. YES I have searched and found no definitive answers even though I KNOW other people have had this problem.
Someone help please?

C'mon... Somebody..:? Anybody?

Try this. Plug it in via USB as you would. Then unlock your nexus 7 and it should up, works for me lol.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

do you have a factory original usb line? sometimes other ones just wont work. also try changing roms.

androidkid311 said:
Try this. Plug it in via USB as you would. Then unlock your nexus 7 and it should up, works for me lol.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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I've tried that. Doesn't work. Nothing makes it register.
Billchen0014 said:
do you have a factory original usb line? sometimes other ones just wont work. also try changing roms.
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Tried this too. I've been using the new factory cable and it doesn't work. I've tried five different cables and different usb ports. Also tried factory resetting and different roms as well.

Couple of things to try:
1 - Go through Device manager (Start -> Right Click My Computer -> Manage) - And remove anything and everything to do with Android, or Nexus etc.
2 - Plug in device, if nothing happens right click The top of "Device Manager" - Which should be your computer name - And click "Scan for hardware changes"
If this doesn't work, try to download WugFresh ToolKit, and install the drivers through his ToolKit, I had issues like this when I first got my Nexus, trying all different things and random drivers, my only way to fix it was going through WugFresh toolkit and downloading his drivers. CLICK HERE FOR THE TOOLKIT
Good luck

Wilks3y said:
Couple of things to try:
1 - Go through Device manager (Start -> Right Click My Computer -> Manage) - And remove anything and everything to do with Android, or Nexus etc.
2 - Plug in device, if nothing happens right click The top of "Device Manager" - Which should be your computer name - And click "Scan for hardware changes"
If this doesn't work, try to download WugFresh ToolKit, and install the drivers through his ToolKit, I had issues like this when I first got my Nexus, trying all different things and random drivers, my only way to fix it was going through WugFresh toolkit and downloading his drivers. CLICK HERE FOR THE TOOLKIT
Good luck
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Thanks alot man. I do have Wigfreshes toolkit, i just haven't really done much with it. I will try all this when I get home though. Sounds like a good method to try. The device came pre-rooted and unlocked, all I had to do was flash recovery through goo. I'm running Vanilla root box night lies and they are great. I'm just really worried about getting in a bootloop or softbricked since there is no battery to pull, and i can't connect to my computer to unbrick. If it happens I'll be waaaay up the creek with no hope for a paddle.
Thanks alot.

Here is the latest Android Composite ADB Interface Driver straight from SDK instead of toolkit.
http://d-h.st/kDu
If you are worried about ROM failing, installing MultiRom is highly recommended. Not indifferent to partitioning a hard drive and installing multiple operating systems on a PC, MultiRom is indispensable when experimenting. If one ROM doesn't boot, simply boot from another or to your stock rooted.
Example -
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Username invalid said:
Here is the latest Android Composite ADB Interface Driver straight from SDK instead of toolkit.
http://d-h.st/kDu
If you are worried about ROM failing, installing MultiRom is highly recommended. Not indifferent to partitioning a hard drive and installing multiple operating systems on a PC, MultiRom is indispensable when experimenting. If one ROM doesn't boot, simply boot from another or to your stock rooted.
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Is tha driver different from the drivers I downloaded from the SDK manager?

nicholi2789 said:
Is tha driver different from the drivers I downloaded from the SDK manager?
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It is version 7.0.0.1.

nicholi2789 said:
Thanks alot man. I do have Wigfreshes toolkit, i just haven't really done much with it. I will try all this when I get home though. Sounds like a good method to try. The device came pre-rooted and unlocked, all I had to do was flash recovery through goo. I'm running Vanilla root box night lies and they are great. I'm just really worried about getting in a bootloop or softbricked since there is no battery to pull, and i can't connect to my computer to unbrick. If it happens I'll be waaaay up the creek with no hope for a paddle.
Thanks alot.
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No worries mate best of luck !!
Let us know if not and I'll try find another way

I found this while searching. http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/Nexus7/usb_driver_r06_windows.zip . USB drivers for win 8 problems-
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

best and quick solution. Open "settings"
nicholi2789 said:
Okay, So I bought this new Nexus 7 about a week ago. It was used but the person I bought it from was trustworthy. It came pre-rooted and unlocked. Anyways, my Windows 8 laptop WILL NOT recognize it no matter what I do.
Let me start off by saying, I am no novice to Android. My main device is a Verizon Galaxy s4, and it was the S3 before that. Both phones I did lots of modding and theming on them, and always running a custom rom. I have adb installed and working on my computer as well.
Now the problem. When I plug in my Nexus into my laptop, nothing happens. It doesn't make the usual windows device plugged in sound or anything, and it doesn't show up as a drive in Windows explorer. Even if I open up the device manager and then plug in my Nexus nothing shows up. Not even the "device not recognized" thing. Nor do I get a notification in the Nexus statusbar saying it's plugged in as a media device.. Though the battery DOES charge.
I have tried enabling usb debugging and toggling back and forth from MTP to PTP and still nothing. Tried it w/out USB debugging as well. Nothing.
Tried plugging it in while in fastboot.. Nothing.
I even downloaded the Google drivers through the Android SDK manager and since it doesn't show up as any device in device manager I can't uninstall them and update with the new drivers. This is soo soo sooo frustrating. Obviously it was able to connect to a computer at some point because they rooted and unlocked it, but now I get nothing. I've tried 4 or 5 different computers, Windows 7 AND Windows 8. And even more USB cables.
Can somebody please please shed some light on this?
It's soo frustrating not being able to use ADB with my new device or even do simple file transfers. Right now I'm using Airdroid to move files around but it's agonizingly slow and worthless for moving big files like Roms and whatnot.
And before you say it.. YES I have searched and found no definitive answers even though I KNOW other people have had this problem.
Someone help please?
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Open "settings" on your nexus 7 2013, click on "storage", click on options(3 verticle dots on top right corner), check allow MTP... Thats it you can now open your nexus drive on your PC

iralamanoj said:
Open "settings" on your nexus 7 2013, click on "storage", click on options(3 verticle dots on top right corner), check allow MTP... Thats it you can now open your nexus drive on your PC
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Haha, thanks for the help, but I wish it were that simple. It was a first Gen Nexus7 by the way too.
I'm no novice to the ways of Android, and i tried everything under the sun to get it to work. Nothing Would make it show up on the computer.
Anyways, it just ended up turning off one day (with a fully charged battery too) and wouldn't turn back on. I ended up calling Asus and they repaired it for me. It had a burnt out USB port. They fixed it and it's up and running fine now.
Long story short, be careful what you buy on eBay one, and two, Asus has EXCELLENT customer support. From the day I called them to the time I got it back fully repaired only took 7 days exactly. And I didnt have to pay for shipping. If you ever have a problem with an Asus product don't hesitate to call them.

I just solved my problem. The Nexus 7 was not showing up in the device manager and windows explorer. Once usb plugged it would charge but do nothing.. In device manager I found "ACER Composite ADB Interface". I googled it and this is the problem. apparently Windows update install this thing but it doesn't work with the Nexus 7. You have to uninstall it (don't forget to check the delete from computer box or else it will reinstall itself). Then look for this : ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface Driver 8.0.0.1 for Windows 7 64-bit and download it.(sorry I can't post links)
Now with your Nexus 7 plugged in update your driver by selecting the browse my computer option and locate the file you just downloaded and there you go it should work. After months of searching it's finally working. :victory: