Why doesn't Eclipse see my Samsung Galaxy phone even though I can transfer files using a drive letter?

Question

I developed my first (small) Andoid application using Eclipse and are now ready to transfer it to my Galaxy S mobile device (develping for Android 2.1)

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Answer 1

I experienced the same issue with Eclipse on a Mac OS X. Simply putting the phone in 'debug' mode (Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging) did not solve the issue. I have to do below in the command line to solve the issue.

sudo adb kill-server
sudo adb start-server

Answer 2

You have to put the phone in 'debug' mode - I don't have the instructions handy (but you can search here or on the android site for the info you need)

Answer 3

For those still looking, you don't need to install the bloat. Go to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I535RWBVZW

Click on "Manuals & Downloads" and then "Software" under that.

Answer 4

I faced the problem of eclipse not detecting my xperia x10.I installed sony ericson PC companion, the problem is fixed now. Seems some drivers specific to the manufacturer of the device is required.

Answer 5

I was having problems connecting to my S5 from my Linux laptop (after enabling USB Debugging) - I found this guy's post really helpful!

https://androidonlinux.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/setting-up-adb-on-linux/