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  docs: move USB installation info into the OEM USB Drivers document because the Google USB Driver is deprecated, so consolidating the USB info makes more sense for the common case of needing an OEM driver A few changes to the device setup doc also; such as removing the "unknown sources" step, because that doesn't apply to adb installs.
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@@ -51,19 +51,13 @@ would on the emulator. Before you can start, there are just a few things to do:<
<ol> <ol>
<li>Declare your application as "debuggable" in your Android Manifest. <li>Declare your application as "debuggable" in your Android Manifest.
<p>In Eclipse, you can do this from the <b>Application</b> tab when viewing the Manifest <p>When using Eclipse, you can skip this step, because running your app directly from
(on the right side, set <b>Debuggable</b> to <em>true</em>). Otherwise, in the the Eclipse IDE automatically enables debugging.</p>
<code>AndroidManifest.xml</code> <p>In the <code>AndroidManifest.xml</code> file, add <code>android:debuggable="true"</code> to
file, add <code>android:debuggable="true"</code> to the <code>&lt;application></code> the <code>&lt;application></code> element.</p>
element.</p> <p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> If you manually enable debugging in the manifest
</li> file, be sure to disable it before you build for release (your published application
<li>Set up your device to allow installation of non-Market applications. <p>On should usually <em>not</em> be debuggable).</p></li>
the device, go to <strong>Settings > Applications</strong> and enable
<strong>Unknown sources</strong> (on an Android 4.0 device, the setting is
located in <strong>Settings > Security</strong>).</p>
</li>
<li>Turn on "USB Debugging" on your device. <li>Turn on "USB Debugging" on your device.
<p>On the device, go to <strong>Settings > Applications > Development</strong> <p>On the device, go to <strong>Settings > Applications > Development</strong>
and enable <strong>USB debugging</strong> and enable <strong>USB debugging</strong>
@@ -72,13 +66,10 @@ located in <strong>Settings > Developer options</strong>).</p>
</li> </li>
<li>Set up your system to detect your device. <li>Set up your system to detect your device.
<ul> <ul>
<li>If you're developing on Windows, you need to install a USB driver <li>If you're developing on Windows, you need to install a USB driver for adb. For an
for adb. If you're using an Android Developer Phone (ADP), Nexus One, or Nexus S, installation guide and links to OEM drivers, see the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html">OEM USB
see the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/win-usb.html">Google Windows USB Drivers</a> document.</li>
Driver</a>. Otherwise, you can find a link to the appropriate OEM driver in the
<a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html">OEM USB Drivers</a> document.</li>
<li>If you're developing on Mac OS X, it just works. Skip this step.</li> <li>If you're developing on Mac OS X, it just works. Skip this step.</li>
<li>If you're developing on Ubuntu Linux, you need to add a <li>If you're developing on Ubuntu Linux, you need to add a
<code>udev</code> rules file that contains a USB configuration for each type of device <code>udev</code> rules file that contains a USB configuration for each type of device
you want to use for development. In the rules file, each device manufacturer you want to use for development. In the rules file, each device manufacturer
@@ -114,7 +105,7 @@ rules</a>.</p>
</li> </li>
</ol> </ol>
<p>You can verify that your device is connected by executing <code>adb <p>When plugged in over USB, can verify that your device is connected by executing <code>adb
devices</code> from your SDK {@code platform-tools/} directory. If connected, devices</code> from your SDK {@code platform-tools/} directory. If connected,
you'll see the device name listed as a "device."</p> you'll see the device name listed as a "device."</p>

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@@ -3,9 +3,21 @@ page.title=OEM USB Drivers
<div id="qv-wrapper"> <div id="qv-wrapper">
<div id="qv"> <div id="qv">
<h2>In this document</h2>
<ol>
<li><a href="#InstallingDriver">Installing a USB Driver</a>
<ol>
<li><a href="#Win7">Windows 7</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinXp">Windows XP</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinVista">Windows Vista</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li><a href="#Drivers">OEM Drivers</a></li>
</ol>
<h2>See also</h2> <h2>See also</h2>
<ol> <ol>
<li><a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Developing on a Device</a></li> <li><a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Using Hardware Devices</a></li>
<li><a href="{@docRoot}sdk/win-usb.html">Google USB Driver</a></li> <li><a href="{@docRoot}sdk/win-usb.html">Google USB Driver</a></li>
</ol> </ol>
</div> </div>
@@ -18,8 +30,185 @@ where you can download the appropriate USB driver for your device. However, this
not exhaustive for all available Android-powered devices.</p> not exhaustive for all available Android-powered devices.</p>
<p>If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you probably don't need to install a USB driver. <p>If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you probably don't need to install a USB driver.
Refer to <a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html#setting-up">Setting up a Device</a> to To start developing with your device, read <a
start development with a device.</p> href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Using Hardware Devices</a>.</p>
<p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> If your device is one of the Android Developer Phones
(purchased from the Android Market publisher site), a Nexus One, or a Nexus S, then you need
the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/win-usb.html">Google USB Driver</a>, instead of an OEM driver. The Galaxy
Nexus driver, however, is distributed by <a
href="http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/verizon-wireless/SCH-I515MSAVZW">Samsung</a>
(listed as model SCH-I515).</p>
<h2 id="InstallingDriver">Installing a USB Driver</h2>
<p>First, find the appropriate driver for your device from the <a href="#Drivers">OEM drivers</a>
table below.</p>
<p>Once you've downloaded your USB driver, follow the instructions below to install or upgrade the
driver, based on your version of Windows and whether you're installing for the first time
or upgrading an existing driver.</p>
<p class="note"><strong>Tip:</strong> When you finish the USB driver installation,
see <a
href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Using Hardware Devices</a> for
other important information about using an Android-powered device for
development.</p>
<ol class="nolist">
<li><a href="#Win7">Windows 7</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinXp">Windows XP</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinVista">Windows Vista</a></li>
</ol>
<p class="caution"><strong>Caution:</strong>
You may make changes to <code>android_winusb.inf</code> file found inside
<code>usb_driver\</code> (for example, to add support for other devices),
however, this will lead to security warnings when you install or upgrade the
driver. Making any other changes to the driver files may break the installation
process.</p>
<h3 id="Win7">Windows 7</h3>
<p>To install the Android USB driver on Windows 7 for the first time:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Devices</strong> in the left pane.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>Other device</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click the device name (such as <em>Nexus S</em>) and select <strong>Update
Driver Software</strong>.
This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Browse my computer for driver software</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to install the driver.</li>
</ol>
<p>Or, to <em>upgrade</em> an existing Android USB driver on Windows 7 with the new
driver:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Device Manager</strong> in the left pane of the Computer Management
window.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>Android Phone</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click <em>Android Composite ADB Interface</em> and select <strong>Update
Driver</strong>.
This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Install from a list or specific location</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Search for the best driver in these locations</strong>; un-check
<strong>Search removable media</strong>; and check <strong>Include this location in the
search</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to upgrade the driver.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="WinXp">Windows XP</h3>
<p>To install the Android USB driver on Windows XP for the first time:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port. Windows
will detect the device and launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Install from a list or specific location</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Search for the best driver in these locations</strong>; un-check
<strong>Search
removable media</strong>; and check <strong>Include
this location in the search</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to install the driver.</li>
</ol>
<p>Or, to <em>upgrade</em> an existing Android USB driver on Windows XP with the new
driver:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>My Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Device Manager</strong> in the left pane.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>Android Phone</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click <em>Android Composite ADB Interface</em> and select <strong>Update
Driver</strong>.
This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Install from a list or specific location</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Search for the best driver in these locations</strong>; un-check <strong>Search
removable media</strong>; and check <strong>Include
this location in the search</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to upgrade the driver.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="WinVista">Windows Vista</h3>
<p>To install the Android USB driver on Windows Vista for the first time:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port. Windows
will detect the device and launch the Found New Hardware wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Locate and install driver software</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Don't search online</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>I don't have the disk. Show me other options</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Browse my computer for driver software</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.) As long as you specified the
exact location of the
installation package, you may leave <strong>Include subfolders</strong> checked or
unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong>. Vista may prompt you to confirm the privilege elevation
required for driver installation. Confirm it.</li>
<li>When Vista asks if you'd like to install the Google ADB Interface device,
click <strong>Install</strong> to install the driver.</li>
</ol>
<p>Or, to <em>upgrade</em> an existing Android USB driver on Windows Vista with the new
driver:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Device Manager</strong> in the left pane.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>ADB Interface</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>HTC Dream Composite ADB Interface</em>, and select <strong>Update
Driver Software</strong>.</li>
<li>When Vista starts updating the driver, a prompt will ask how you want to
search for the driver
software. Select <strong>Browse my computer for driver software</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.) As long as you specified the
exact location of the
installation package, you may leave <strong>Include subfolders</strong> checked or
unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong>. Vista might prompt you to confirm the privilege elevation
required for driver installation. Confirm it.</li>
<li>When Vista asks if you'd like to install the Google ADB Interface device,
click <strong>Install</strong> to upgrade the driver.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="Drivers">OEM Drivers</h2>
<p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> If your device is one of the Android Developer Phones <p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> If your device is one of the Android Developer Phones
(purchased from the Android Market publisher site), a Nexus One, or a Nexus S, then you need (purchased from the Android Market publisher site), a Nexus One, or a Nexus S, then you need
@@ -28,10 +217,7 @@ Nexus driver, however, is distributed by <a
href="http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/verizon-wireless/SCH-I515MSAVZW">Samsung</a> href="http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/verizon-wireless/SCH-I515MSAVZW">Samsung</a>
(listed as model SCH-I515).</p> (listed as model SCH-I515).</p>
<p>For instructions about how to install the driver on Windows, follow the guide for <a
href="{@docRoot}sdk/win-usb.html#InstallingDriver">Installing the USB Driver</a>.</p>
<p class="table-caption"><strong>Table 1.</strong> Links to OEM USB drivers</p>
<table><tr> <table><tr>
<th>OEM</th> <th>OEM</th>
<th>Driver URL</th></tr> <th>Driver URL</th></tr>
@@ -92,7 +278,7 @@ href="http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=index">http
</tr> </tr>
<tr><td>KT Tech</td> <td><a <tr><td>KT Tech</td> <td><a
href="http://www.kttech.co.kr/cscenter/download05.asp">http://www.kttech.co.kr/cscenter/download05.asp</a> for EV-S100(Take)</td> href="http://www.kttech.co.kr/cscenter/download05.asp">http://www.kttech.co.kr/cscenter/download05.asp</a> for EV-S100 (Take)</td>
</tr> </tr>
<tr> <tr>
<td> <td>

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@@ -7,19 +7,12 @@ page.title=Google USB Driver
<ol> <ol>
<li><a href="#notes">Revisions</a></li> <li><a href="#notes">Revisions</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinUsbDriver">Downloading the Google USB Driver</a></li> <li><a href="#WinUsbDriver">Downloading the Google USB Driver</a></li>
<li><a href="#InstallingDriver">Installing the USB Driver</a>
<ol>
<li><a href="#Win7">Windows 7</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinXp">Windows XP</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinVista">Windows Vista</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol> </ol>
<h2>See also</h2> <h2>See also</h2>
<ol> <ol>
<li><a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Developing on a Device</a></li> <li><a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver">Installing a USB Driver</a></li>
<li><a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Using Hardware Devices</a></li>
<li><a href="{@docRoot}sdk/adding-components.html">Adding SDK Components</a></li> <li><a href="{@docRoot}sdk/adding-components.html">Adding SDK Components</a></li>
<li><a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html">OEM USB Drivers</a></li>
</ol> </ol>
</div> </div>
</div> </div>
@@ -43,9 +36,9 @@ href="http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/verizon-wireless/SCH-I515MSAVZ
(listed as model SCH-I515).</p> (listed as model SCH-I515).</p>
<p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> <p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong>
If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you do not need to install a USB driver. Refer to <a If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you do not need to install a USB driver. To start
href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html#setting-up">Setting up a Device</a> to start developing with your device, also read <a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Using
development with a device.</p> Hardware Devices</a>.</p>
<p>The sections below provide instructions on how to download and install the Google USB Driver <p>The sections below provide instructions on how to download and install the Google USB Driver
for Windows. </p> for Windows. </p>
@@ -170,174 +163,10 @@ included with the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/index.html">Android SDK</a>:</p>
<ol> <ol>
<li>Launch the SDK and AVD Manager by double-clicking <code>SDK Manager.exe</code>, <li>Launch the SDK and AVD Manager by double-clicking <code>SDK Manager.exe</code>,
at the root of your SDK directory.</li> at the root of your SDK directory.</li>
<li>Expand the <em>Third party Add-ons</em> and <em>Google Inc. add-ons</em>.</li> <li>Expand <em>Extras</em>.</li>
<li>Check <strong>Google Usb Driver package</strong> and click <strong>Install selected</strong>.</li> <li>Check <strong>Google USB Driver package</strong> and click <strong>Install</strong>.</li>
<li>Proceed to install the package. When done, the driver files are <li>Proceed to install the package. When done, the driver files are
downloaded into the <code>&lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\</code> directory.</li> downloaded into the <code>&lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\</code> directory.</li>
</ol> </ol>
<p>For installation information, read <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver">Installing a USB Driver</a>.</p>
<h2 id="InstallingDriver">Installing the USB Driver</h2>
<p>Once you've downloaded your USB driver, follow the instructions below to install or upgrade the
driver, based on your version of Windows and whether you're installing for the first time
or upgrading an existing driver.</p>
<p class="note"><strong>Tip:</strong> When you finish the USB driver installation,
see <a
href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Developing on a Device</a> for
other important information about using an Android-powered device for
development.</p>
<ol class="nolist">
<li><a href="#Win7">Windows 7</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinXp">Windows XP</a></li>
<li><a href="#WinVista">Windows Vista</a></li>
</ol>
<p class="caution"><strong>Caution:</strong>
You may make changes to <code>android_winusb.inf</code> file found inside
<code>usb_driver\</code> (for example, to add support for other devices),
however, this will lead to security warnings when you install or upgrade the
driver. Making any other changes to the driver files may break the installation
process.</p>
<h3 id="Win7">Windows 7</h3>
<p>To install the Android USB driver on Windows 7 for the first time:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Devices</strong> in the left pane.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>Other device</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click the device name (such as <em>Nexus S</em>) and select <strong>Update
Driver Software</strong>.
This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Browse my computer for driver software</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to install the driver.</li>
</ol>
<p>Or, to <em>upgrade</em> an existing Android USB driver on Windows 7 with the new
driver:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Device Manager</strong> in the left pane of the Computer Management
window.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>Android Phone</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click <em>Android Composite ADB Interface</em> and select <strong>Update
Driver</strong>.
This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Install from a list or specific location</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Search for the best driver in these locations</strong>; un-check
<strong>Search removable media</strong>; and check <strong>Include this location in the
search</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to upgrade the driver.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="WinXp">Windows XP</h3>
<p>To install the Android USB driver on Windows XP for the first time:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port. Windows
will detect the device and launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Install from a list or specific location</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Search for the best driver in these locations</strong>; un-check
<strong>Search
removable media</strong>; and check <strong>Include
this location in the search</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to install the driver.</li>
</ol>
<p>Or, to <em>upgrade</em> an existing Android USB driver on Windows XP with the new
driver:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>My Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Device Manager</strong> in the left pane.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>Android Phone</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click <em>Android Composite ADB Interface</em> and select <strong>Update
Driver</strong>.
This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Install from a list or specific location</strong> and click
<strong>Next</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Search for the best driver in these locations</strong>; un-check <strong>Search
removable media</strong>; and check <strong>Include
this location in the search</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.)</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to upgrade the driver.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="WinVista">Windows Vista</h3>
<p>To install the Android USB driver on Windows Vista for the first time:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port. Windows
will detect the device and launch the Found New Hardware wizard.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Locate and install driver software</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Don't search online</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>I don't have the disk. Show me other options</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Browse my computer for driver software</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.) As long as you specified the
exact location of the
installation package, you may leave <strong>Include subfolders</strong> checked or
unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong>. Vista may prompt you to confirm the privilege elevation
required for driver installation. Confirm it.</li>
<li>When Vista asks if you'd like to install the Google ADB Interface device,
click <strong>Install</strong> to install the driver.</li>
</ol>
<p>Or, to <em>upgrade</em> an existing Android USB driver on Windows Vista with the new
driver:</p>
<ol>
<li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>Computer</em> from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
and select <strong>Manage</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Device Manager</strong> in the left pane.</li>
<li>Locate and expand <em>ADB Interface</em> in the right pane.</li>
<li>Right-click on <em>HTC Dream Composite ADB Interface</em>, and select <strong>Update
Driver Software</strong>.</li>
<li>When Vista starts updating the driver, a prompt will ask how you want to
search for the driver
software. Select <strong>Browse my computer for driver software</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Browse</strong> and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB
Driver is located in {@code &lt;sdk&gt;\extras\google\usb_driver\}.) As long as you specified the
exact location of the
installation package, you may leave <strong>Include subfolders</strong> checked or
unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Next</strong>. Vista might prompt you to confirm the privilege elevation
required for driver installation. Confirm it.</li>
<li>When Vista asks if you'd like to install the Google ADB Interface device,
click <strong>Install</strong> to upgrade the driver.</li>
</ol>