Android adb devices does not detect my phone

install drivers for your device and enable developer mode for your device


I too had the same problem. I tried the following and it worked.

Make sure Developer options and USB debugging is enabled on your device Then on your Windows system.

  1. Open device manager and locate your device's ADB Interface Driver
  2. Right click and choose properties
  3. Check in the general tab if your device is working properly
  4. If it is not enabled then go to Driver tab and select enable
  5. You may have to try enabling your device a few times(7-8)

If this works then you may see the below message on the General tab

This device is working properly.
You need to restart your computer before the changes you made to this device will take effect.

And that's how I made it work.


While the simple answer here is enable debug mode and install drivers, I think the answer should mention that if nothing works , do install google drivers. I stumbled on a video explaining the same, so adding the link here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asbkkV-IIZc

It helped fix my issue with oneplus device. Also, I could get the google usb drivers from android studio > sdk manager > sdk tools section.

Hoping to save someone else's time.