Samsung ADB Driver for Windows

Samsung ADB Driver for Use with Other Devices

Samsung ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Drivers are a vital tool for everyone looking to extend control over their Samsung Android device. With the correct installation on Windows computer and basic knowledge of ADB commands, you can diagnose, develop, or customize your smartphone or tablet like a professional.

Command-line utility included with the Android SDK that facilitates communication between a computer and an Android device over USB. However, for this interaction to work seamlessly on Windows-based machines, Samsung-specific USB and ADB interface drivers must be installed.

Samsung ADB Drivers serve two essential purposes:

1. USB Communication: Enabling proper connection recognition between your Samsung device and Windows computer (PC).
2. ADB Interface Layer: Provides the bridge needed to execute ADB commands from the terminal or script.

Do I Need Samsung ADB Drivers?

The ADB drivers are essential if you plan to:

1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Flash custom ROMs or kernels.
3. Capture logcats and bug reports.
4. Install APKs directly via the terminal.
5. Access and modify device partitions (with proper permissions).

Without the appropriate Samsung ADB drivers, your computer might only recognize your phone in MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode, which limits you to file transfers only.

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Requirements Before Installation

Before installing Samsung ADB drivers, ensure the following:

• You have administrative rights on your Windows PC.
• USB Debugging is enabled on your Samsung device (Settings > Developer Options > Enable "USB Debugging").
• Samsung Kies (Samsung's sync software) is not interfering. If installed, disable or uninstall it to avoid conflicts.

How to Install Samsung ADB Drivers on Windows?

Before you install Samsung ADB Drivers, you will need the official Samsung USB driver package. You can download it in the table at the end of this post. Then, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the ".zip" file you downloaded and select "Extract Here".
2. Inside the extracted folder, look for "Samsung-USB-Driver-Mobile-Phones_V1.9.0.0.exe".
3. Double-click on it to run the installer.

Installer Process

1. A setup wizard will launch.
2. Click Next to continue.
3. Choose an installation location or leave it at the default path.
4. Click Install.
5. Once complete, click Finish.

Connect Your Device

1. Use a reliable USB cable to connect your Samsung phone or tablet.
2. You may receive a prompt on your device to allow USB debugging. Tap Allow and check “Always allow from this computer” if you plan to use it regularly.

Verify the Installation

1. Open Device Manager (Right-click on Start Menu > Device Manager).
2. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers and Portable Devices.
3. You should see an entry like "Samsung Android ADB Interface" or "Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device".

Note: If you see a yellow triangle or unknown device, the driver didn't install properly. Then, you need to repeat the steps or reboot your machine.

How to Use Samsung ADB Drivers by Command Line Manual?

Once the drivers are installed, you can now interact with your Samsung device using ADB commands.

Install Android Platform Tools

1. Download the "Android SDK Platform Tools" (available from the Android Developers website).
2. Extract the folder and open it.
3. Inside, you will find "adb.exe". That is the executable that communicates with your Samsung device.

Open the Command Line in the Platform Tools Folder

1. Hold "Shift", then right-click in the folder.
2. Select "Open PowerShell window here" or "Open command window here".

Basic Commands to Get Started

1. Verify device connection by typing "adb devices". This will list connected devices. If your Samsung device shows up, the ADB interface is working.
2. Type "adb reboot" to reboot your Samsung device.
3. Reboot into bootloader by typing "adb reboot bootloader".
4. Install an APK using this command "adb install path-to-your-app.apk".
5. Type "adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/photo.jpg C:\Users\YourName\Pictures" to pull files from Samsung device.
6. Type "adb push myfile.txt /sdcard/" to push files to Samsung device.
7. Record screen by typing "adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/demo.mp4".

Note: Adjust your directory or file names as in your device.

Device not showing in "adb devices"?

• Ensure USB Debugging is enabled before you use Samsung ADB Drivers.
• Use a different USB port.
• Reinstall drivers or restart your computer.

Command not recognized?

• Make sure you’re in the directory where "adb.exe" is located, or add the folder to your system’s PATH variable.

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You need the Samsung ADB driver only if you are developing on Windows and want to connect a Samsung Android device to your development environment over USB. Here's the file you need to download and use it between Windows computer and Samsung device. If you find any problems or any broken links, feel free to reach out a message by using contact form.

Type	Ver/Size	Action
Samsung ADB Driver for Windows 11/ 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)/ 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)/ 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)/ 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)	1.0 KB	Download
Samsung USB Driver (Mobile Phone) for Windows 11/ 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)/ 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)/ 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)/ 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)	1.9.0.0/ 35.5 MB	Download

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