If you have Android Studio installed, open the SDK Manager , go to the SDK Tools tab, and check the box for Google USB Driver . This will download the files to \extras\google\usb_driver\ inside your SDK folder. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Download the Google USB Driver ZIP file from the Android Developer website. android_winusb.inf file download
In Device Manager, right-click your device > > Details . Change the dropdown to Hardware Ids . Copy the short string (e.g., USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE2 ). Open android_winusb.inf with Notepad. If you have Android Studio installed, open the
Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager . In Device Manager, right-click your device > > Details
Click Browse and navigate to the folder where you extracted the Google USB Driver. Ensure the folder containing android_winusb.inf is selected.
Required for flashing ROMs, unlocking bootloaders, or installing custom recoveries like TWRP.
When you connect an Android phone to Windows, it usually mounts as a Media Device (MTP). However, for advanced operations, your PC needs to communicate with the phone’s bootloader or the ADB interface.