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diff --git a/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd b/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd index 1f74ffe..ffaec4c 100644 --- a/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd +++ b/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -page.title=USB Driver for Windows +page.title=Google USB Driver @jd:body <div id="qv-wrapper"> @@ -6,27 +6,48 @@ page.title=USB Driver for Windows <h2>In this document</h2> <ol> <li><a href="#notes">Revisions</a></li> - <li><a href="#WinUsbDriver">Installing the USB Driver for Windows</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> <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> + <li><a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Developing on a Device</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> </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>The Google USB driver is a downloadable component for Windows developers, available +for download from the AVD and SDK Manager.</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>The Google USB Driver is only for Android Developer Phones (ADP), Nexus One, and Nexus S. +If you're using a different Android-powered device, +then you need to get a USB driver from the device OEM. For help finding the appropriate +driver, see the list of <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html">OEM USB Drivers</a>.</p> + +<div class="sidebox-wrapper"> +<div class="sidebox"> + <p>The Google USB driver for Windows provides support for the following +Android-powered devices:</p> + <ul> + <li>ADP1 / T-Mobile G1*</li> + <li>ADP2 / Google Ion / T-Mobile myTouch 3G*</li> + <li>Verizon Droid*</li> + <li>Nexus One</li> + <li>Nexus S</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. See <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html">OEM USB Drivers</a>.</p> +</div> +</div> <p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you do not need to install a @@ -34,6 +55,12 @@ 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> +<p>The sections below provide instructions on how to download the USB Driver +for Windows and install it on your development computer. </p> + + + + <h2 id="notes">Revisions</h2> <p>The sections below provide notes about successive revisions of the USB Driver @@ -132,77 +159,49 @@ for the T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G (and similar devices).</p></dt> </div> </div> -<h2 id="WinUsbDriver">Installing the USB Driver for Windows</h2> -<div class="sidebox-wrapper"> -<div class="sidebox"> - <p>The USB driver for Windows provides support for the following -Android-powered -devices:</p> - <ul> - <li>ADP1 / T-Mobile G1*</li> - <li>ADP2 / Google Ion / T-Mobile myTouch 3G*</li> - <li>Verizon Droid*</li> - <li>Nexus One</li> - <li>Nexus S</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> +<h2 id="WinUsbDriver">Downloading the Google USB Driver</h2> + +<div class="figure" style="width:498px;margin:0"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/developing/sdk-usb-driver.png" alt="" /> + <p class="img-caption"><strong>Figure 1.</strong> The SDK and AVD Manager + with the Google USB Driver selected.</p> </div> +<p>The USB Driver for Windows is available for download as an optional SDK +component. You need the driver only if you are developing on Windows and +want to connect an Android-powered device (ADP, Nexus One, or Nexus S) to your +development environment over USB. </p> + +<p>To download the driver, use the Android SDK and AVD Manager tool that is +included with the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/index.html">Android SDK</a>:</p> +<ol> + <li>Launch the SDK and AVD Manager by double-clicking <code>SDK Manager.exe</code>, + 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>Check <strong>Google Usb Driver package</strong> and click <strong>Install selected</strong>.</li> + <li>Proceed to install the package. When done, the driver files are +downloaded into the <code><sdk>\google-usb_driver\</code> directory.</li> +</ol> -<p>The sections below provide instructions on how to download the USB Driver -for Windows and install it on your development computer. </p> -<h3>Downloading the USB Driver for Windows</h3> -<p>The USB Driver for Windows is available for download as an optional SDK -component. You need the driver only if you are developing on Windows and -want to connect an Android-powered device to your development environment -over USB. </p> +<h2 id="InstallingDriver">Installing the USB Driver</h2> -<p>To install the driver or upgrade your existing driver to the latest -revision, you must first download the driver to your development computer. </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>To download the driver, use the Android SDK and AVD Manager tool that is -included with the Android SDK. If you haven't yet installed the Android SDK, as -described in <a href="installing.html">Installing the Android SDK</a>, please do -so before continuing with the driver installation. </p> - -<p>When you are ready to download the driver, follow the instructions given in -<a href="adding-components.html">Adding SDK Components</a> to launch the Android -SDK and AVD Manager. From the <strong>Available Packages</strong> panel, select -"Usb Driver Package" and download it to your computer. The driver files are -downloaded into the <code><sdk>\google-usb_driver\</code> directory.</p> - -<p>After the download, follow the instructions below to install or upgrade the -driver, based on your needs and Windows operating system version. 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 +<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><strong>Windows Vista:</strong> - <ol class="nolist"> - <li><a href="#VistaFreshInstall">Perform a fresh installation</a></li> - <li><a href="#VistaUpgrade">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> + <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> @@ -213,94 +212,140 @@ 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> +<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. 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—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> + <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 <sdk>\google-usb_driver\}.)</li> + <li>Click <strong>Next</strong> 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 +<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 "Computer" from your desktop or Windows Explorer, - and select "Manage."</li> - <li>Select "Device Manager" in the left pane of the Computer Management + <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 "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—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> + <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 <sdk>\google-usb_driver\}.)</li> + <li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to upgrade the driver.</li> </ol> -<h3 id="XPFreshInstall">Windows XP: Perform a fresh installation</h3> + + + +<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 "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> + <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 <sdk>\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 <sdk>\google-usb_driver\}.)</li> + <li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to upgrade 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 +<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 <sdk>\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—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 "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> + <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 <sdk>\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—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> |