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authorScott Main <smain@google.com>2009-11-06 15:50:03 -0800
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Merge commit '1edbc1a12c7ecff267e4b94b74222f980af9de6b' into eclair-mr2 * commit '1edbc1a12c7ecff267e4b94b74222f980af9de6b': docs: add new document for the win usb driver;
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-rw-r--r--docs/html/sdk/sdk_toc.cs6
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diff --git a/docs/html/guide/developing/device.jd b/docs/html/guide/developing/device.jd
index 9dea053..8fa4cec 100644
--- a/docs/html/guide/developing/device.jd
+++ b/docs/html/guide/developing/device.jd
@@ -11,8 +11,16 @@ page.title=Developing on a Device
<li><a href="#dev-phone-1">Android Dev Phone 1</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
- <li><a href="#setting-up">Setting up a Device for Development</a></li>
- <li><a href="#WinUsbDriver">Installing the WinUsb Driver</a></li>
+ <li><a href="#setting-up">Setting up a Device for Development</a>
+ <ol>
+ <li><a href="#VendorIds">USB Vendor IDs</a></li>
+ </ol>
+ </li>
+ </ol>
+ <h2>See also</h2>
+ <ol>
+ <li><a
+ href="{@docRoot}sdk/win-usb.html">USB Driver for Windows</a></li>
</ol>
</div>
</div>
@@ -117,27 +125,36 @@ would on the emulator. There are just a few things to do before you can start.</
<li>Turn on "USB Debugging" on your device.
<p>On the device, go to the home screen, press <b>MENU</b>, select <b>Applications</b> > <b>Development</b>,
then enable <b>USB debugging</b>.</p>
-
</li>
<li>Setup your system to detect your device.
<ul>
- <li>If you're developing on Windows, you need to install a USB driver for adb.
- Follow the steps below for <a href="#WinUsbDriver">Installing the WinUsb Driver</a>.</li>
+ <li>If you're developing on Windows, you need to install a USB driver
+ for adb. See the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/win-usb.html">Windows USB
+ Driver</a> documentation.</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 rules file:
+ <li>If you're developing on Ubuntu Linux, you need to add a rules file
+that contains a USB configuration for each type of device you want to use for
+development. Each device manufacturer uses a different vendor ID. The
+example rules files below show how to add an entry for a single vendor ID
+(the HTC vendor ID). In order to support more devices, you will need additional
+lines of the same format that provide a different value for the
+<code>SYSFS{idVendor}</code> property. For other IDs, see the table of <a
+href="#VendorIds">USB Vendor IDs</a>, below.
<ol>
- <li>Login as root and create this file: <code>/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules</code>.
- <p>For Gusty/Hardy, edit the file to read: <br/>
- <code>SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666"</code></p>
-
- <p>For Dapper, edit the file to read: <br/>
- <code>SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666"</code></p>
+ <li>Log in as root and create this file:
+ <code>/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules</code>.
+ <p>For Gusty/Hardy, edit the file to read:<br/>
+ <code>SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0bb4",
+ MODE="0666"</code></p>
+
+ <p>For Dapper, edit the file to read:<br/>
+ <code>SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0bb4",
+ MODE="0666"</code></p>
</li>
<li>Now execute:<br/>
<code>chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules</code>
</li>
</ol>
-
</li>
</ul>
</li>
@@ -149,157 +166,30 @@ with a <b>Device Chooser</b> dialog that lists the available emulator(s) and con
Select the device to install and run the application there.</p>
<p>If using the <a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/tools/adb.html">Android Debug Bridge</a> (adb),
-you can issue commands with the <code>-d</code> flag to target your connected device.</p>
-
-
-
-
-<h2 id="WinUsbDriver">Installing the WinUsb Driver</h2>
-
-<p>A WinUsb-based driver is needed in order to use your Android-powered device for development on a Windows machine.
-The USB installation package can be found in the <code><em>&lt;sdk></em>\usb_driver\</code>
-folder of your SDK package.</p>
-
-<p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> If you are connecting an Android-powered device to your computer
-for the first time, folllow the procedure to "Perform a fresh installation."
-Android SDKs older than version 1.6 included a non-WinUsb-based driver
-for connecting your device. If you installed the older USB driver and it is working properly,
-you do not need to upgrade to the new driver. However, if you are having problems with the driver or
-would simply like to upgrade to the latest version, follow the procedure to "Upgrade an existing
-driver." </p>
-
-<p>Before you begin installing or upgrading the USB driver, you must
-copy the USB installation package to a secure location on your computer.
-For example, you might want to create a directory at <code>C:\Android\Windows\USB\install\</code> and
-move it there. Once you've moved the installation package, select the appropriate procedure below,
-based on your operating system and whether you're installing for the first time or upgrading.</p>
-
-<ol class="nolist">
- <li>Windows Vista:
- <ol class="nolist">
- <li><a href="#VistaFreshInstall">Perform a fresh installation</a></li>
- <li><a href="#VistaUprade">Upgrade an existing driver</a></li>
- </ol>
- </li>
- <li>Windows XP:
- <ol class="nolist">
- <li><a href="#XPFreshInstall">Perform a fresh installation</a></li>
- <li><a href="#XPUpgrade">Upgrade an existing driver</a></li>
- </ol>
- </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>
-(e.g., to add support for new 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="VistaFreshInstall">Windows Vista: Perform a fresh installation</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 "Locate and install driver software."</li>
- <li>Select "Don't search online."</li>
- <li>Select "I don't have the disk. Show me other options."</li>
- <li>Select "Browse my computer for driver software."</li>
- <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the
- installation package. As long as you specified the exact location of the
- installation package, you may leave "Include subfolders" checked or unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
- <li>Click "Next." 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 "Install"
- to install the driver.</li>
-</ol>
-
-<p>Return to <a href="#setting-up">Setting up a Device for Development</a>.</p>
-
-
-
-<h3 id="VistaUpgrade">Windows Vista: Upgrade an existing driver</h3>
-
-<p>To upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows Vista with the new one:</p>
-
-<ol>
- <li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
- <li>Right-click on "Computer" from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
- and select "Manage."</li>
- <li>Select "Device Manager" in the left pane of the Computer Management window.</li>
- <li>Locate and expand "ADB Interface" in the right pane.</li>
- <li>Right-click on "HTC Dream Composite ADB Interface", and select "Update Driver Software..."</li>
- <li>When Vista starts updating the driver, a prompt will ask how you want to search for the driver
- software. Select "Browse my computer for driver software."</li>
- <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the
- installation package. As long as you specified the exact location of the
- installation package, you may leave "Include subfolders" checked or unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
- <li>Click "Next." 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 "Install"
- to install the driver.</li>
-</ol>
-
-<p>Return to <a href="#setting-up">Setting up a Device for Development</a>.</p>
-
-
-
-<h3 id="XPFreshInstall">Windows XP: Perform a fresh installation</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 "Install from a list or specific location" and click
- "Next."</li>
- <li>Select "Search for the best driver in these locations"; uncheck "Search
- removable media"; and check "Include this location in the search."</li>
- <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the installation
- package.</li>
- <li>Click "Next" to install the driver.</li>
-</ol>
-
-<p>Return to <a href="#setting-up">Setting up a Device for Development</a>.</p>
-
-
-
-<h3 id="XPUpgrade">Windows XP: Upgrade an existing driver</h3>
-
-<p>To upgrade an existing Android USB driver on Windows XP with the new one:</p>
-
-<ol>
- <li>Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.</li>
- <li>Right-click on "My Computer" from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
- and select "Manage."</li>
- <li>Select "Device Manager" in the left pane of the Computer Management window.</li>
- <li>Locate and expand "Android Phone" in the right pane.</li>
- <li>Right-click "Android Composite ADB Interface" and select "Update Driver..."
- This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
- <li>Select "Install from a list or specific location" and click
- "Next."</li>
- <li>Select "Search for the best driver in these locations"; uncheck "Search
- removable media"; and check "Include this location in the search."</li>
- <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the installation
- package.</li>
- <li>Click "Next" to install the driver.</li>
-</ol>
-
-<p>Return to <a href="#setting-up">Setting up a Device for Development</a>.</p>
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+you can issue commands with the <code>-d</code> flag to target your
+connected device.</p>
+
+
+<h3 id="VendorIds">USB Vendor IDs</h3>
+<p>This table provides a reference to the vendor IDs needed in order to add
+device support on Linux. The USB Vendor ID is the value given to the
+<code>SYSFS{idVendor}</code> property in the rules file.</p>
+<table>
+ <tr>
+ <th>Manufacturer</th><th>USB Vendor ID</th></tr>
+ <tr>
+ <td>Acer</td><td>0502</td></tr>
+ <tr>
+ <td>HTC</td><td>0bb4</td></tr>
+ <tr>
+ <td>Huawei</td><td>12d1</td></tr>
+ <tr>
+ <td>LG</td><td>1004</td></tr>
+ <tr>
+ <td>Motorola</td><td>22b8</td></tr>
+ <tr>
+ <td>Samsung</td><td>04e8</td></tr>
+ <tr>
+ <td>Sony Ericsson</td><td>0fce</td></tr>
+</table>
diff --git a/docs/html/sdk/sdk_toc.cs b/docs/html/sdk/sdk_toc.cs
index 900b067..4aed0ca 100644
--- a/docs/html/sdk/sdk_toc.cs
+++ b/docs/html/sdk/sdk_toc.cs
@@ -75,7 +75,11 @@
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
- <li><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>sdk/tools-notes.html">SDK Tools, Revision 3</a>
+ <li><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>sdk/tools-notes.html">SDK Tools, r3</a>
+ <span class="new">new!</span>
+ </li>
+ <li><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>sdk/win-usb.html">USB Driver for
+Windows, r2</a>
<span class="new">new!</span>
</li>
</ul>
diff --git a/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd b/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3a5a30f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd
@@ -0,0 +1,200 @@
+page.title=USB Driver for Windows
+@jd:body
+
+<div id="qv-wrapper">
+<div id="qv">
+ <h2>In this document</h2>
+ <ol>
+ <li><a href="#RevisionNotes">Revision Notes</a></li>
+ <li><a href="#WinUsbDriver">Installing the USB Driver for Windows</a></li>
+ </ol>
+ <h2>See also</h2>
+ <ol>
+ <li><a
+ href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Developing on a
+ Device</a></li>
+ <li><a
+ href="adding-components.html">Adding SDK Components</a></li>
+ </ol>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+<p>The USB driver for Windows is a downloadable component for the
+Android SDK. If you are developing on Windows and would like to
+connect an Android-powered device to test your applications, then you will need
+to install the USB driver.</p>
+
+<p>This document provides information about the latest version of the
+USB driver and a guide to installing the driver on your development
+computer.</p>
+
+<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
+href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html#setting-up">Setting up a
+Device</a> to start development with a device.</p>
+
+<h2 id="RevisionNotes">Revision Notes</h2>
+
+<h4>Revision 2</h4>
+<p>Adds support for the Verizon Droid (or similar hardware on
+other carriers). Released November 2009.</p>
+
+<h4>Revision 1</h4>
+<p>This was the initial release of the WinUsb-based driver, with support
+for the T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G (and similar devices).</p>
+
+<h2 id="WinUsbDriver">Installing the USB Driver for Windows</h2>
+
+<div class="sidebox-wrapper">
+<div class="sidebox-inner">
+ <p>The USB driver for Windows provides support for the following
+Android-powered
+devices:</p>
+ <ul>
+ <li>T-Mobile G1* / ADP1</li>
+ <li>T-Mobile myTouch 3G* / Google Ion</li>
+ <li>Verizon Droid*</li>
+ </ul>
+ <p>* <em>Or similar hardware on other carriers</em></p>
+ <p>Any additional devices will require Windows drivers provided by
+the hardware manufacturer.</p>
+</div>
+</div>
+
+<p>Before you perform the installation below, you must have the USB
+driver saved to your development computer. To get the USB driver, use
+the AVD and SDK Manager included with the SDK Tools to download the USB driver
+as an SDK component. For more information, read <a
+href="adding-components.html">Adding SDK Components</a>.</p>
+
+<p>Once you have the USB driver saved to your computer, select the
+appropriate procedure below, based on your operating system and whether you're
+installing for the first time or upgrading.</p>
+
+<p>If you are connecting an Android-powered
+device to your computer for the first time, follow the below procedure to
+"Perform a fresh installation." If you have installed one of the older
+USB drivers and would like to upgrade to the latest version, follow the
+procedure to "Upgrade an existing driver."</p>
+
+<p>Once you've completed the USB driver installation,
+please 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><strong>Windows Vista:</strong>
+ <ol class="nolist">
+ <li><a href="#VistaFreshInstall">Perform a fresh installation</a></li>
+ <li><a href="#VistaUprade">Upgrade an existing driver</a></li>
+ </ol>
+ </li>
+ <li><strong>Windows XP:</strong>
+ <ol class="nolist">
+ <li><a href="#XPFreshInstall">Perform a fresh installation</a></li>
+ <li><a href="#XPUpgrade">Upgrade an existing driver</a></li>
+ </ol>
+ </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="VistaFreshInstall">Windows Vista: Perform a fresh installation</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 "Locate and install driver software."</li>
+ <li>Select "Don't search online."</li>
+ <li>Select "I don't have the disk. Show me other options."</li>
+ <li>Select "Browse my computer for driver software."</li>
+ <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the
+ installation package. As long as you specified the exact location of the
+ installation package, you may leave "Include subfolders" checked or
+ unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
+ <li>Click "Next." 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 "Install" to install the driver.</li>
+</ol>
+
+
+<h3 id="VistaUpgrade">Windows Vista: Upgrade an existing driver</h3>
+
+<p>To upgrade 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 "Computer" from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
+ and select "Manage."</li>
+ <li>Select "Device Manager" in the left pane of the Computer Management
+ window.</li>
+ <li>Locate and expand "ADB Interface" in the right pane.</li>
+ <li>Right-click on "HTC Dream Composite ADB Interface", and select "Update
+ Driver Software..."</li>
+ <li>When Vista starts updating the driver, a prompt will ask how you want to
+ search for the driver
+ software. Select "Browse my computer for driver software."</li>
+ <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the
+ installation package. As long as you specified the exact location of the
+ installation package, you may leave "Include subfolders" checked or
+ unchecked&mdash;it doesn't matter.</li>
+ <li>Click "Next." 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 "Install" to install the driver.</li>
+</ol>
+
+
+<h3 id="XPFreshInstall">Windows XP: Perform a fresh installation</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 "Install from a list or specific location" and click
+ "Next."</li>
+ <li>Select "Search for the best driver in these locations"; un-check "Search
+ removable media"; and check "Include this location in the search."</li>
+ <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the installation
+ package.</li>
+ <li>Click "Next" to install the driver.</li>
+</ol>
+
+
+<h3 id="XPUpgrade">Windows XP: Upgrade an existing driver</h3>
+
+<p>To upgrade 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 "My Computer" from your desktop or Windows Explorer,
+ and select "Manage."</li>
+ <li>Select "Device Manager" in the left pane of the Computer Management
+ window.</li>
+ <li>Locate and expand "Android Phone" in the right pane.</li>
+ <li>Right-click "Android Composite ADB Interface" and select "Update
+ Driver..."
+ This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.</li>
+ <li>Select "Install from a list or specific location" and click
+ "Next."</li>
+ <li>Select "Search for the best driver in these locations"; un-check "Search
+ removable media"; and check "Include this location in the search."</li>
+ <li>Click "Browse..." and locate the folder where you copied the installation
+ package.</li>
+ <li>Click "Next" to install the driver.</li>
+</ol>
+