Android ADB - Can't get LG G Pad (VK810) to be recognized
adb, android, windows
Solution
I solved my own question after 2 days of working with it. Hopefully this helps anyone in the future.
Procedure:
- Enable developer options on the tablet
- Enable USB Debugging under `Settings > Developer Options`
- Go to `Settings > PC Connection > Select USB connection method` and select `Internet connection > Ethernet`
- Go here and download the USB drivers for whatever OS you need (Windows Mirror)
- Install the drivers and connect your device
- Start adb and check if the device is connected
If for some reason the link in Step 4 ever dies, search for LG G Pad VK810 USB drivers from LG. If you have a different model from a VK810, make sure you use your model.
NOTE:
As mharr pointed out, you may not be able to find the setting in Step 3 on all devices, but if you have this setting, it is imperative that you set it, otherwise I discovered on my VK810 that adb will not work any other way.
Problem
Title says it all. I'm trying to use adb with my tablet, but I can never seem to get it. I followed this tutorial, but all I get is this: I don't understand. I tried native LG drivers, followed the aforementioned tutorial, and even just using the device vanilla. Nothing is working, and I don't know why. I manually added my vendor ID to the `adb_usb.ini` if anyone is curious. (LG's VID is 1004).