Time for action – connecting trickier devices

For trickier devices, there are a few general things we can try. If these steps fail to connect your device, you may need to do some special research.

  1. Start by typing the following commands. These will restart the connection system and display the list of devices again.
    adb kill-server
    adb start-server
    adb devices
    
  2. If you are still not having any luck, try the following commands. These commands force an update and restart the connection system.
    cd ../tools
    android update adb
    cd ../platform-tools
    adb kill-server
    adb start-server
    adb devices
    
  3. If your device is still not showing up, you have one of the most annoying and tricky devices. Check the manufacturer's website for data syncing and management programs. ...

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