Cleaning out mess with drivers - try it if you have problems - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

Recently I had some problems with connecting Xperia S in fastboot mode. I've came out with the idea that after using 3 different Android phones for period of over 2 years, and using couple of ADB drivers, there might be a bit of a mess. Cleaning it up somehow helped in my case. If you have problem with drivers working, try this:
1. Make your Device Manager show you unsed drivers
- Right click on Computer and select Properties (either in start menu, or on your desktop if you have Computer icon there)
- Click Advance System Settings on the left panel
- Open Environment Variables
- Below User Variables box, click New
- In Variable Name type devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices
- In Variable Value put 1
- Close all of the windows mentioned by clicking OK
2. Find, and remove unused drivers in Device Manager
- In search field in Start menu, type devmgmt.msc, hit ENTER
Alternative way: right click Computer, select Properties, and click Device Manager on the left panel.
- In View menu, select Show hidden devices
- Now look in the tree for any phone related devices with faded icon. Those will be devices with SEMC, ADB, etc. in the name.
- Right click on device name
- Click Uninstall
Remember, that you can use this method to remove any of your old devices that you don't use any more, like USB sitcks, printers, monitors, mouses, etc.
Hoped it helps you as well.

Hey, I would like to add to this....for those using linux and having problems detecting their Xperia S in the system...
1. Add the following line in /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules (create the file if it doesnot exist)
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
2. That's it now you can detect you Xperia S in you linux machine.
3. To run fastboot commands use the following structure..
./fastboot -i 0x0fce <options> <command>

@OP
on one of my PCs i have ADB/FASTBOOT/DOWNLOAD mode drivers installed for:
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson Xperia ARC
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Sony Xperia S
LG Optimus One
Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung Galaxy SL (i9003)
HTC Flyer
HTC One X
and till date never faced any issue with getting into ADB / FASTBOOT / DOWNLOAD modes

deathscream said:
Hey, I would like to add to this....for those using linux and having problems detecting their Xperia S in the system...
1. Add the following line in /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules (create the file if it doesnot exist)
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
2. That's it now you can detect you Xperia S in you linux machine.
3. To run fastboot commands use the following structure..
./fastboot -i 0x0fce <options> <command>
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Or just run fastboot as root.
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DooMLoRD said:
and till date never faced any issue with getting into ADB / FASTBOOT / DOWNLOAD modes
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How to install ADB? I tried to install it with SDK but failed.
Is there a way to have ADB only?
Thanks

DooMLoRD said:
@OP
on one of my PCs i have ADB/FASTBOOT/DOWNLOAD mode drivers installed for:
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson Xperia ARC
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Sony Xperia S
LG Optimus One
Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung Galaxy SL (i9003)
HTC Flyer
HTC One X
and till date never faced any issue with getting into ADB / FASTBOOT / DOWNLOAD modes
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I did after a while. Windows didn't recognised Xperia S anymore at all. Maybe it's because I've installed it week after it's premiere, and never done any cleaning since then. Afair I've even changed mainboard in the mean time. Anyway what I have described helped in my case.
Time for reinstall comes, but I hate it so much.
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ADB for X10 mini
USB Drivers on XP for the X10 mini phone
First, it is important to install drivers properly.
Start with the SEMC drivers.
When the device is connected to the computer you should use ADB for X10 not ADB that comes with Googles SDK since it is not compatible with Robyn, yet. Use ADB for Robyn included in attatchment, and write adb devices.
If you get something like CBxxxxxxxx then ADB works with Robyn. To kill old ADB server you can use adb kill-server command.
Good luck
Sony Ericsson Developer support
FOTA: package name="com.sonyericsson.android.fota" codePath="/system/app/DMClient.apk"
SE Android SDK
X10_mini_Donut_100630 Open Source Software Download
Qualcomm Developer Network resources:
http://www.qdevnet.com/dev/android/tools
Info about MSM7x27:
http://www.qdevnet.com/dev/chips/msm7x27-chipset-family
Ahh, thanks for pointing me to that - I spent a good few hours trying to get adb to work with my x10 mini - looks like that's the missing piece of the puzzle!
upd: added qualcomm resources

How can I change X10 design?

Hi and good morning.
I have seen on the thread, "post your X10 screen" or something like that. And I have seen some that have a different WiFi icon, battery in right corner. How do I change that? Is it custom ROMs or what?
Thanks for all help.
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Sikiduck said:
Thanks for all help.
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Hi.
See the tutorial link in my signature, it's really quite easy to do.
Do I have to start with ADB for noobs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719 and install Droid Explorer?
And then "Three tutorials for modifying your x10 OS aesthetically" and then: "framework-res Icon Pack (Modding)"?
Thanks
EDIT: Im not getting a notification of Android ADB when i plug in my USB. I have tried to download USBdeview and see if there is HTC Android, but there is not.
I have a Xperia X10i phone and the only thing that is listed is "Sony Ericsson sa0101 ADB Interface Driver" and "Sony Eri Memory Stick USB Device".
When I uninstall ADB Interface driver nothing happens. Just freeze for a couple of seconds but thats it.
Whats wrong?
Can someone help me?
Sikiduck said:
Do I have to start with ADB for noobs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719 and install Droid Explorer?
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nephron said:
Hello All!
After much frustration with setting up ADB i finally got it working. Everyone said its simple and takes minimal knowledge but when things dont work, nothing really worked. Anyways after 2 hours of research trying to get ADB to work i finally got it all working and wanted to share my knowledge to anyone else that needed help.
This Guide is for windows only. If you are using Mac OS X please go here: ADB For Dummies
If you are using Linux please go here: [HOW-TO]Set up Android SDK/ADB/Fastboot on Ubuntu Linux
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Things you need:
Android SDK - Download
Winrar - Download (32bit) Download (64bit)
Windows PC
USB Cable
A Rooted HTC Dream (Google G1)
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Setting up the Android SDK
Download the file from above
Unzip to your desktop
Take the "android-sdk-windows" folder and move it to the root of your hard drive (C:\)
Right click on My Computer and click properties
Select the Advanced Tab or Advanced System Setting (Vista/Windows 7)
Select Environment Variables...
Press New
For Variable Name type: adb
For Variable Value type: C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
Now,
1. Run SDK Manager.exe located in the android-sdk-windows folder
2. If it gives you an error go to settings and click on "Force http//....."
3. Select all options and let it download and install
If you cant get the setup to work, Download the USB-DRIVERS folder - HERE (Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7)
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Preparing your phone for ADB
Go to Settings on your phone
Select Applications
Select Development
Make sure 'USB Debugging' is checked
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Installing Drivers
Plug in your phone through USB and DO NOT MOUNT IT!!!!!
Your computer should see a new device and try to install Android 1.0 driver (If it doesnt, scroll down to the "Im not getting a notification of Android ADB when i plug in my USB" section)
Let it load
Once it cant find them select "Install drivers from my pc"
The drivers you need are in the Android SDK 1.5r2 folder (C:\android-sdk-windows\usb_driver)
Depending on your OS pick x86 or amd64
You ADB Android Device should now be installed! Good Job
For Android SDK 1.5r7+
1. Run SDK Manager.exe
2. If it gives you an error go to settings and click on "Force http//....."
3. Select all options and let it download and install
If you cant get the setup to work, Download the USB-DRIVERS folder - HERE (Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7)
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Check if your phone is detected by ADB
Open up Command Prompt (Go to run, type in cmd, press enter)
Type in
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools === Press Enter
adb devices === You should see your device listed
adb shell === you should see # in the next line
Now you are all set to run adb commands
Note: for a list of commands type in 'adb' in cmd
CONGRATS YOU NOW HAVE ADB FULLY RUNNING!
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Sikiduck said:
And then "Three tutorials for modifying your x10 OS aesthetically" and then: "framework-res Icon Pack (Modding)"?
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It would be an idea to read the three tutorials yes and the packs are there for you to use when you've learned how to edit apks. If the adb driver is already installed I'm not sure why you're removing it, you need it to use adb.
Hi all, I need help pls, i try SDK Manager work but I hawe problem. I fallow thys steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719 all works great, SDK Manager update and download all data but when I conect x10 on usb computer auto install "Sony Ericsson sa0101 ADB Interface Driver" and not the "androidwinusb86.cat" what i need for SDK Manager recognise me x10. Haw I can pls ghet install the right usb driver tu SDK recognise me x10? I need sdk for run the ADB for run JIT on me phone. PLS help thys noob thx
Or if smebody hawe som simple gude how enable JIT on X10, I welkom them, thx
Edit: win 7 ultimate 32b
btw sorry shuld by in difrend post, how enable JIT on x10.
thx
any help pls?

[Q] How to setup Sony S Tablet for Eclipse Debugging?

I have bought a Sony S tablet for development purpose but i'm having difficulties setting everything up.
I have enabled debugging on the tablet and installed adb driver, firt using the official method and them the automated method.
I have followed all the steps: setup,reboot etc... I have already run the echo method to setup the file C:\Users\user.androidadb_usb.ini with the 0x54c code. neither the versions work. I call adb devices and i see the following lines
c:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
c:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>
if i run my application on eclipse i get a windows to choose the device but no device is listed.
how can i install adb to be able to debug my application?
Hi, I also had some problems to put it to work.
I've followed the official method.
Go to device manager and update the drivers, to make sure that both entries are updated. I did this and noticed that one of the entries wasn't updated in the first setup. With this update that problem was corrected.
So far, I've connected my tablet to 2 laptops with Windows 7, and for some reason, on one of them it worked fine the first try, but on the other even the echo command did not update the adb_usb.ini, so I had to edit it in notepad++ and added 0x54c to the file.
After a reboot, the command adb devices showed the tablet as it should, and then the tablet started to work ok in eclipse.
mteodoro said:
I have bought a Sony S tablet for development purpose but i'm having difficulties setting everything up.
I have enabled debugging on the tablet and installed adb driver, firt using the official method and them the automated method.
I have followed all the steps: setup,reboot etc... I have already run the echo method to setup the file C:\Users\user.androidadb_usb.ini with the 0x54c code. neither the versions work. I call adb devices and i see the following lines
c:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
c:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>
if i run my application on eclipse i get a windows to choose the device but no device is listed.
how can i install adb to be able to debug my application?
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Not sure what the actual problem you're having might be, but unless your device is actually listed in the output of adb devices, then its never going to work. There has to be at least one device (emulator or device) listed in adb devices for Eclipse to use it.
I had a little trouble with my Tablet S and ADB, so I just gave up and used the SDK's AVD Emulator. Works very well and Eclipse never has a problem anymore.

hi New user

hi just got my new tablet to day and Id like a bit of info as I dont what to brick it already
im from uk it came with honneycomb 3.2 all ready installed kernal 2.6.36.3 build10 #1 can it still be rooted as I wana play modern combat 3
thanks
As far as I know it can. Have a look in the development section. Probably better to wait until ics is released and then root.
you've got a build 10 kernel so your device is not rootable right now you have to wait for ICS or if some devs make it rootable for your kernel version
10# and above is not rootable
Maby it is possible already but just like Vinny1967 says just have a look in the development section
Landgenoot
rickwyatt said:
hi just got my new tablet to day and Id like a bit of info as I dont what to brick it already
im from uk it came with honneycomb 3.2 all ready installed kernal 2.6.36.3 build10 #1 can it still be rooted as I wana play modern combat 3
thanks
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try to check for OTA update - if you've got 3.2, then probably you will get 3.2.1 with vulnerable kernel.
br
condi
ah yeah missread that one xD lol
It's okay no need to root a mo as I can play modern combat 3 and sims freeplay sweet
Dose upgrading wipe the tablet
No
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ived upgraded and now have build 8 kernal but for some resion I cant get my xp to see the tablet in developer mode adb
rickwyatt said:
ived upgraded and now have build 8 kernal but for some resion I cant get my xp to see the tablet in developer mode adb
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Did you echo'd something
Did you ad the driver text from Sony tablet s / p in the google/extras etc.
Or are you unprepared
Edit » lol your more prepared then me i see xD tought you where a newbi xD
I'm just a newbie with the Sony s and I have plenty of experience with Android but for some reason when I plug it into xp it only see it as sony tablet and if I try and install the adb drivers from the auto install folder it say this driver doesn't contain information about my device
rickwyatt said:
I'm just a newbie with the Sony s and I have plenty of experience with Android but for some reason when I plug it into xp it only see it as sony tablet and if I try and install the adb drivers from the auto install folder it say this driver doesn't contain information about my device
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Do you have USB debugging on?
Your device is not listed after adb devices?
Try
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
But I think you already know that
And if that didn't work than the next thing you could check if you have not already done that to check if you have your driver installed proper
1.You have Android SDK installed Make sure you have downloaded the Google USB Driver Package.
2.Open the google-usb_driver folder that you will find inside your Android SDK folder.
3.Open the android_winusb.inf file in notepad or any text editor to edit it.
4.Add these lines under [Google.NTx86] or [Google.NTamd64] depending on whether you are using 32 bit or 64 bit Windows. If unsure, it is safe to add these under both these sections.
;NVIDIA Tegra
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7000
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7100&MI_01
;SONY Sony Tablet P
%CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_054C&PID_04D2&MI_01
;SONY Sony Tablet S
%CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_054C&PID_05B4
Don’t edit or replace any other text that is already there; just add these new lines and save the file.
5.Open a command prompt window and enter this command: echo 0x054C >> "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini"
Note: this is where you have to use 0x054C instead of what is at the link, otherwise it wont work
Userprofile isn't by your Program Files ! Another example C:\Users\Mahaco\.android etc.
Now your Android SDK drivers are configured to support any Nvidia Tegra based tablet. To be able to use ADB and other SDK tools with your device, you can proceed as follows:
1.On your tablet, go to Menu > Settings > Applications > Development and confirm again that ‘USB Debugging’ is enabled.
2.Connect your tablet to your PC via USB. You will get a notification that some drivers were not installed, just ignore that.
3.Right-click ‘Computer’ and click ‘Manage’. Identify your device from the list, right-click it and click ‘Update Driver Software..’.
4.Choose to browse your computer for driver software and then select to pick from a list device drivers on your computer.
5.Choose to view all devices and click ‘Browse Files’.
6.Browse to the google-usb_driver folder inside your Android SDK folder and select the android_winusb.inf file.
7.If you get any warnings prompts telling you that the driver might not be compatible, also just ignore, choose to continue installing.
8.Once the drivers have been installed, you should be able to use ADB with your device.
9.To confirm that your device is recognized, launch a Command Prompt window and enter these commands again:
Quick launch > Start button + R then type CMD and push enter and cd to your working folder
( For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\ )
cd.. [Enter] < type that until you only have your harddiskdrive shown.
cd program files (x86) [Enter]
cd Android [Enter] etc.
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
Boot Tablet S into recovery:
a) Hold down power and volume UP button
b) when SONY logo appears, release power button but keep pressing volume UP button
c) should load into recovery
This also gives you the MTP device driver.
Could someone uploaded a zip up drivers and all that need to get sony s in adb
Thanks
rickwyatt said:
Could someone uploaded a zip up drivers and all that need to get sony s in adb
Thanks
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I can't just copy my winusb.inf because if you replace it you will loose other drivers, so this is 'the' correct way to do it,
Edit> And you are working on a Windows XP system which can give allot more issue's if you do, after I tought about it I don't know if everything will be compitable in Windows XP so that would be something you need to find out. and if someone can confirm if it can!
I hope I helped, and hope that I didn't tell you anything you already knew, and on top of that respect my not always that smooth English lol
Like condi always says Br.
Mahaco.
rickwyatt said:
ived upgraded and now have build 8 kernal but for some resion I cant get my xp to see the tablet in developer mode adb
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If you manage to get it to work, let me know. Ive had issues since day 1, and sony are absolutely useless. After numerous phone calls with them, they told me to contact Android about the issue
confuserr said:
If you manage to get it to work, let me know. Ive had issues since day 1, and sony are absolutely useless. After numerous phone calls with them, they told me to contact Android about the issue
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I get your point but Sony would rather see their customers not to change their devices unless it is something official,
Android -> Google : Has made it like this that everyone with a little knowlege can add their toughts by making their own roms which is very smart because all the problems that will be solved bij non official developers can be used in next firmwares, and that just for free the fact is, if you brick your device it will loose warranty. if you have root access your warranty is also not more then a piece of paper,
Samsung Galaxy S2 shows up an /!\ Warning sign at start up if its rooted, because if you will brick the phone Samsung could easily see if it was bricked by the user, so I understand the reaction from Sony,
No hard feelings, but I just think that this is how it is
I can only recommend you an upgrade to a newer Windows version to either
Windows Vista or Windows 7 because I can confirm that these are compitable if you follow all the steps for rooting (Drivers etc.)
Mahaco said:
I get your point but Sony would rather see their customers not to change their devices unless it is something official,
Android -> Google : Has made it like this that everyone with a little knowlege can add their toughts by making their own roms which is very smart because all the problems that will be solved bij non official developers can be used in next firmwares, and that just for free the fact is, if you brick your device it will loose warranty. if you have root access your warranty is also not more then a piece of paper,
Samsung Galaxy S2 shows up an /!\ Warning sign at start up if its rooted, because if you will brick the phone Samsung could easily see if it was bricked by the user, so I understand the reaction from Sony,
No hard feelings, but I just think that this is how it is
I can only recommend you an upgrade to a newer Windows version to either
Windows Vista or Windows 7 because I can confirm that these are compitable if you follow all the steps for rooting (Drivers etc.)
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I am on Windows 7 and am a Java developer, didn't want ADB for rooting, want it for testing my apps. No offence but I have already had this conversation with Sony, hopefully the ICS update will make a difference. What would really help is if they just released official drivers like they do for their phones.
confuserr said:
I am on Windows 7 and am a Java developer, didn't want ADB for rooting, want it for testing my apps. No offence but I have already had this conversation with Sony, hopefully the ICS update will make a difference. What would really help is if they just released official drivers like they do for their phones.
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Yeah must admit that.

Adb not getting install... really some please help me out.

i install sdk manager
and other files which it was mark as default
but to check if adb is installed correctly. i use cmd and enter adb devices
and i got the error " adb is not recognized as internal or external command on windows "
fine then i tried to get some help with device manager, i saw portable devices --> Xperia neo v.
and this is upto date, i stll click on update drivers --> Browse from my computer -- > let me pick manually --> Next
here i get only one compartiable hardware which name as " MTP usb device "
so i click have a disk enter this link " C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver "
The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413293
i read this and try to help myself but
and i wont find this thing anywhere
9. Select Show all and click next
10. Click Have Disk, then Browse
11. Go to your extracted folder and go into it, until a file called android_winusb.inf is there. Double click that (NOT android_winusb_old.inf)
12. Click OK and then Next
-Note: If it says not signed, just click next anyway
13. Wait and if it says not signed, click install drivers anyway
14. Wait until it's done, then close all of your programs
15. Press the windows key and R at the same time on your keyboard
16. Type cmd and hit enter (Command prompt will appear)
17. Copy and paste the following code into it:
Code:
echo 0x0e79 >> "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini
18. Type adb kill-server
19. Type adb devices, and your device should now show up
20. Hit the thanks button below
Please any of the xpert help me....:crying::crying::crying:
I forget to say i am using windows 7 64 bit
with xperia neo v 4.1 upgrated version
Qutub Uddin said:
I forget to say i am using windows 7 64 bit
with xperia neo v 4.1 upgrated version
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Have a look at the 'basics' link in my signature. It tells you how to install the drivers properly.
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I did it, adb installed in xperia neo v....
ITs alryt now....
thanx to veyka :good:
he help me with this
Google : how to add adb to your path...... this thing works for me
and i follow this steps. now adb is working fine after installation. i think people can help others with this link. and you too :good:
Qutub Uddin said:
ITs alryt now....
thanx to veyka :good:
he help me with this
Google : how to add adb to your path...... this thing works for me
and i follow this steps. now adb is working fine after installation. i think people can help others with this link. and you too :good:
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As with any executable in windows, if you are in a different directory than the executable, you either have to provide the full path when executing it, or add the path of the executable to your windows path. This is not something specific to ADB, it is common for any executable in windows.
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