Why can't OSX detect android Galaxy S for USB debugging?

Question

I searched for similar questions on this issue but found none related to Mac OSX.

Situation:
Trying to test android apps on a Galaxy S (D

Answer 1

None of these things worked for me. I'm running 4.4.2 on an LG VS450PP, trying to connect to a Mac laptop running OS X 10.10.5. Neither MTP nor PTP worked at all, even after following all the suggestions listed here and elsewhere on SO. I only got the RSA message when I chose the Internet option from the USB settings (and then I chose Ethernet).

After that, it was golden.

Answer 2

This is what worked for me on Samsung Duos:

1. Go to settings > More > About device(at the bottom)

2. On that about device screen go to bottom and touch 6 times on the "Build number" (un till it doesn't display any notice)

3. Then visit again to settings > More and it will display developer options before the about device. Click on developer options and tweak options as you need.

Now on the mac, click on run button in android studio, it will display the connected device.

Resource: http://www.geekygadgetworld.com/3303/enable-developer-option-samsung-galaxy-grand-duos

Answer 3

Have you tried connecting the phone using a powered USB hub? I haven't tried it yet but found this blog post that suggests it may help for Samsung Galaxy devices.

http://esausilva.com/2010/10/02/how-to-set-up-adb-android-debug-bridge-in-mac-osx/

Answer 4

USB driver problems happens under Windows.

For MacOS, I had nothing to do : ADB found my device.

You don't need tethering : it's for sharing an Internet connection.

USB Debugging is needed. Also make sure you authorize your Galaxy to use Unknown sources (@ Applications -> Unknown sources (it's a check box)).

Answer 5

The connection via tcpip has a potential to work. However, the port 5555 is probably not available. I know this can work because I have an app on my Android called "Synctunes Wireless" which syncs' my itunes on my desktop wirelessly via tcpip and using port 4444. So I used the ip address and this port showing on this app and I can see this device in my Eclipse. Only thing is that the device type is unknown so the "OK" button is still disabled. So this has potential to work. Just have to find the right port number or maybe something else that is missing.

Answer 6

This may sound crazy, but I tried every suggestion on this page except what finally worked:

Use the Samsung USB cable that comes with the S7 (my S6 cable worked too)

Every other USB cable I tried did not work. I don't know exactly why (USB 2 vs 3?), but that is what worked for me.

Of course, make sure USB debugging is turned on, and yada yada yada, but I did all that and still NOTHING. The moment I plugged in the USB cable that came with my S7 I got the RSA fingerprint message, and confirmed USB debugging, and the device showed up in Android Studio when I clicked Run.

HTH --jsp