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diff --git a/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd b/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd index 3dfe55d..3be0faf 100644 --- a/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd +++ b/docs/html/sdk/win-usb.jd @@ -7,35 +7,19 @@ page.title=Google USB Driver <ol> <li><a href="#notes">Revisions</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="{@docRoot}sdk/adding-components.html">Adding SDK Components</a></li> - <li><a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html">OEM USB Drivers</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 Packages</a></li> </ol> </div> </div> -<p>The Google USB driver is a downloadable component for Windows developers, available -for download from the AVD and SDK Manager.</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> +<p>The Google USB driver is a downloadable component for the Android SDK, available +from the SDK Manager. The driver is for Windows only and provides the necessary drivers for the +following devices:</p> <ul> <li>ADP1 / T-Mobile G1*</li> <li>ADP2 / Google Ion / T-Mobile myTouch 3G*</li> @@ -44,19 +28,20 @@ Android-powered devices:</p> <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>All other devices require Windows drivers provided by the hardware manufacturer, as listed in +the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html">OEM USB Drivers</a> document. The Galaxy Nexus +driver is also distributed by <a +href="http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/verizon-wireless/SCH-I515MSAVZW">Samsung</a> +(listed as model SCH-I515).</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> +If you're developing on Mac OS X or Linux, then you do not need to install a USB driver. To start +developing with your device, also read <a href="{@docRoot}guide/developing/device.html">Using +Hardware Devices</a>.</p> -<p>The sections below provide instructions on how to download the USB Driver -for Windows and install it on your development computer. </p> +<p>The sections below provide instructions on how to download and install the Google USB Driver +for Windows. </p> @@ -66,7 +51,7 @@ for Windows and install it on your development computer. </p> <p>The sections below provide notes about successive revisions of the USB Driver for Windows, as denoted by revision number. To determine what revision of the USB Driver for Windows you are using, refer to the "Installed Packages" listing -in the Android SDK and AVD Manager.</p> +in the Android SDK Manager.</p> <script type="text/javascript"> function toggleDiv(link) { @@ -162,9 +147,9 @@ for the T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G (and similar devices).</p></dt> <h2 id="WinUsbDriver">Downloading the Google USB Driver</h2> -<div class="figure" style="width:498px;margin:0"> +<div class="figure" style="width:536px;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 + <p class="img-caption"><strong>Figure 1.</strong> The SDK Manager with the Google USB Driver selected.</p> </div> @@ -173,179 +158,15 @@ 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 +<p>To download the driver, use the Android SDK 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>, + <li>Launch the Android SDK 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>Expand <em>Extras</em>.</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 downloaded into the <code><sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\</code> directory.</li> </ol> - - -<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 <sdk>\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 <sdk>\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 <sdk>\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 <sdk>\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 <sdk>\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—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 <sdk>\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—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> - +<p>For installation information, read <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver">Installing a USB Driver</a>.</p> |