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Note: I have searched the forums/google/youtube and done just about everything suggested.
I downloaded the SDK thinking my computer would notice the drivers ... it doesn't
I've installed, uninstalled, rebooted, power cycled, disonnected, reconnected, deleted, added etc... And Windows still does not recognize my Hero.
I don't know what to do now, as I thought I was going to just simply root and keep it moving, but I can't even get transfer contacts yet. Anybody have suggestions? Tips? Anything? I'm desperate here
Running: Vista x64

Make sure you download and install HTC Sync here and turn on USB Debugging on your phone by pressing menu, settings, applications, development, and check USB debugging. Also turn on unknown sources in the same menu in applications.

Dave2582 said:
Make sure you download and install HTC Sync here and turn on USB Debugging on your phone by pressing menu, settings, applications, development, and check USB debugging. Also turn on unknown sources in the same menu in applications.
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I've done this too ... multiple times

Ok, try this link and download the htc drivers for the hero. When its looking for the drivers, browse for the location yourself and point it to the drivers that you downloaded (once you extracted it)

Dave2582 said:
Ok, try this link and download the htc drivers for the hero. When its looking for the drivers, browse for the location yourself and point it to the drivers that you downloaded (once you extracted it)
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Sigh, tried this too. Windows just keeps telling me it cant find the driver - even when I direct it to the folder I've never had this happen with any other drivers I've installed

try removing the device in device manager and remove SDK and then go back through the steps of installing htc sync plug in your phone then run SDK

Kenpoman said:
try removing the device in device manager and remove SDK and then go back through the steps of installing htc sync plug in your phone then run SDK
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Lol yea I've done that too. Maybe it's my system. I just plugged the damn thing in to my office computer and the phone recognized the USB, and on the computer I can see the mSD - none of which have happened on my system at home.
Thanks for all the help, if anybody else has suggestions feel free to keep em comin!

i have had problems with two of the four computers that I have it installed on.
both of them i think i used different versions of SYNC to get it to work but I can't remember.

Kenpoman said:
i have had problems with two of the four computers that I have it installed on.
both of them i think i used different versions of SYNC to get it to work but I can't remember.
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I'd be happy to even get THAT far. My computer wont install drivers, my phone doesn't detect that its connected via usb, so I'm unable to mount. So there's no chance of even using SYNC yet lol. I guess I should be happy I didn't rush out to get that EVO just yet, cuz I'd kill over if I were having this problem with that phone. With the Hero, it's annoying cuz I can't transfer music or root yet.
The following accurately sums my emotional roller coaster the last 24hrs ...
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I had a similar problem. First does you phone charge from the USB port? if not find a different USB cable. I have heard thicker is better but all the ones I have tried have charged it.
If it does charge but you can get Windows to recognize it as ADB then install PDAnet on your computer. You can find it with a google search. I got really frusturaded getting the drivers to work too, but PDAnet worked on the first try.

Fazulka said:
I had a similar problem. First does you phone charge from the USB port? if not find a different USB cable. I have heard thicker is better but all the ones I have tried have charged it.
If it does charge but you can get Windows to recognize it as ADB then install PDAnet on your computer. You can find it with a google search. I got really frusturaded getting the drivers to work too, but PDAnet worked on the first try.
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I use the stock USB, which does charge it via any USB connection. However I notice that when I plug it into a system at work (Windows 7) the phone recognizes the USB connection and allows me to mount [I'm adding music I sent to myself this morning to the phone via this Win7 system]. Whereas the system at home the phone doesn't even see a USB connection present, so no mounting option. (I've tried all 4 USB ports on my personal laptop)
I'll DL PDAnet either tonight or tomorrow and see how this works. Thanks for the suggestion, and I'll keep you posted.
--off to find this XDA android app--

amorphouskev said:
I use the stock USB, which does charge it via any USB connection. However I notice that when I plug it into a system at work (Windows 7) the phone recognizes the USB connection and allows me to mount [I'm adding music I sent to myself this morning to the phone via this Win7 system]. Whereas the system at home the phone doesn't even see a USB connection present, so no mounting option. (I've tried all 4 USB ports on my personal laptop)
I'll DL PDAnet either tonight or tomorrow and see how this works. Thanks for the suggestion, and I'll keep you posted.
--off to find this XDA android app--
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Pdanet is the only way my computer would recognize it also so that should work for u.

Papa Smurf151 said:
Pdanet is the only way my computer would recognize it also so that should work for u.
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Didnt work. I kinda give up.

My phone only gives me the mount USB option when my PC is booting. As soon as I log in to windows that option goes away.
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seriously try a to install a different version of sync first. i am using two different versions .

Kenpoman said:
seriously try a to install a different version of sync first. i am using two different versions .
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Ok I've finally gotten the phone and computer to see each other. So I now have access to the SD card, however Vista still is not locating drivers.
Methods tried:
Installing, Uninstalling HTC Sync (various versions, new & old - including several reboots)
A tether program suggested in this thread
PDAnet
Directed Vista to folders with drivers.
Downloaded suggested drivers to Vista and pointed the system to particular folder
It's great that now I can take care of adding music etc... to the phone, but I had hopes of rooting as well, and it doesn't look like that's going to be a reality.
I'm still completely open to suggestions, and very grateful for all the assistance so far!
Since I just got this phone from asurion it's still on 1.5 would updating help? (I didn't want to update android for fear that I wouldn't be able to root, as I heard some update went out that prevented ppl from rooting)
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UPDATE:
I must have THE WORST Karma in the world, as soon as I posted this I stopped being able to see my SD card, and the phone keeps wanting to sync with HTC sync. No option to mount the USB anymore. I'm ready to bash my head and this phone repeatedly into a brick wall (after throwing my notebook off a balcony)

do you have sdk installed.
i had a hell of a time and ended up installing sdk in mydocuments instead of the root C:
again this is just one computer. my windows 7 machine was good from the start.
i haven't tried vista yet.
let me retrace my steps and see if i can help
this is also an option for rooting http://unrevoked.com/
i haven't tried it myself but you can download it to your phone and with a file explorer you can install it.

I've given up. This issue has made just pushed me completely away from Windows. I've realized that practically any USB device plugged in (except my old win mobile device) isn't recognized. Switching to Linux and hopefully a more compatible android experience.
Thanks for all the help!
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My only thought (after having similar problems at work) is that there are still driver issues. I found a program called USBDeview that can be used to remove drivers left behind by other removal methods. It requires admin rights, so if you don't have those, sorry. If you still want to try, the program was a free download found using Google. Remove the drivers, reboot, and give it one more try.

[Q] Having trouble connecting Thrill to Pc

I 've downloaded the LG thrill driver and everytime I connect the phone to my pc, drives E and F pop up but when I click on them it says please insert disk into drive. I've formatted the F drive and still the same thing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

s0urc3f0ur said:
I 've downloaded the LG thrill driver and everytime I connect the phone to my pc, drives E and F pop up but when I click on them it says please insert disk into drive. I've formatted the F drive and still the same thing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you mount them on your phone? In your notification bar, there should be a notification that you connected a USB and if you click on it, it should give you the option to connect to the PC.

Yes. I clicked the option to enable usb on the phone.

s0urc3f0ur said:
Yes. I clicked the option to enable usb on the phone.
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When you installed the drivers, did it show that all of them were successfully installed? Maybe try re-installing them?

Did you go into sd and storage settings and uncheck mass storage mode only? Uncheck that to enable the other usb modes and devices.
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so i re-installed the drivers and made sure mass storage was unchecked and i still get the same thing. only this time the phone shows up in the devices window, but i can't do anything with it excpet view the properties of the phone. Is there some sort of software interface that i need to dl? Thank you again for your assistance

What operating system are u on. I connected mine without manually installing any drivers on windows 7
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windows 7 as well.

Which cable are you using? have you tried a different one?
when you put the drivers on did you manually install them or did you run through the process windows does after plugging in the phone
And are you positive you got the correct drivers? Remember...uninstall the old drivers before attempting new install
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using XDA App

00mred00 said:
Which cable are you using? have you tried a different one?
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I tried using the cable that came with it, as well as an extra one i had laying around
00mred00 said:
when you put the drivers on did you manually install them or did you run through the process windows does after plugging in the phone?
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I ran the setup wizard for them
00mred00 said:
And are you positive you got the correct drivers? Remember...uninstall the old drivers before attempting new install
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I'm pretty sure they are the right drivers, and yes I uninstalled them
after trying to hook up my wife's inspire and getting the same result, I believe it's my computer, I just don't know what it is.

Bad USB port? Do you have another PC you can use?
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Well I fixed it! The solution was to simply re-boot my PC with the phone plugged in! Thank you all again for your suggestions!

[Q] Rooting w/o USB connection

Hi, guys! I have a really big problem :/. Right now I'm using the stock 2.3.4 gingerbread from LG ,but you all know that this is the worst OS ever. I wanted to get rid of it but i cant connect my device to the computer. It's only charging. I need a way to root it w/o usb connection. Do u have any suggestions? It's not a software problem! Something inside the phone is broken and i don't know what it is. Is there a way to root it via bluetooth or SD card? I didn't find any apps to root it too. I know gingerbreak etc, but they dont work for 2.3.4. Thank you in advance and i hope there is a solution. :fingers-crossed:

I am afraid you can't. Replacing your micro usb port could solve your problem. I reccomend to buy a micro usb port which is already on the flexible cable so you can avoid ironing.
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So i'll need this? I asked a staff member in a service station and he said that the port isnt broken. So i need the whole thing port+flexible cable? Is that what i should do? Thanks alot. Ohh man i cant post links still: http:___//i.ebayimg.com/t/LG-G2X-Optimus-2X-P990-P999-Micro-USB-Charging-Port-Flex-Cable-Repair-Part-/00/s/OTU1WDE0MDI=/z/unUAAOxy9DRSAoTf/$T2eC16R,!wsE9suwycosBS!oTe7+VQ~~60_57.JPG

stupid question: did you try another usb cable or usb port?

Yeah, dude. Of course. I've tried different settings like usb debugging on/off too but still nothing.

here are some articles you might want to check out regarding usb connection
http://www.birdiesync.com/my-android-device-cannot-connect-over-usb
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/chevyno1/31975-usb-charge-only-ssx.html (2nd post reply)
i forgot how the mass storage settings in gingerbread look like but there should be an option to put the phone in "charge only" mode (which you should disable)... pressing menu key in settings > storage doesn't give you any options to choose?

In gingerbread you can only turn usb mass storage and usb debugging on/off. These settings didn't help. I'll read more about the first link you gave me and try it out.

peetyo040497 said:
In gingerbread you can only turn usb mass storage and usb debugging on/off. These settings didn't help. I'll read more about the first link you gave me and try it out.
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This is quite challenge, root without usb connection. First idea I got to use ADB over WiFi, but this is available from ICS, not on GB.
Second idea - what I remember, some of root methods use APK installation over ADB by script. Maybe you can search for these script methods and place all required files on SD Card. Then try to execute commands by terminal on device itself to install and root.
It's just my idea, maybe wrong, maybe help.

peetyo040497 said:
So i'll need this? I asked a staff member in a service station and he said that the port isnt broken. So i need the whole thing port+flexible cable? Is that what i should do? Thanks alot. Ohh man i cant post links still: http:___//i.ebayimg.com/t/LG-G2X-Optimus-2X-P990-P999-Micro-USB-Charging-Port-Flex-Cable-Repair-Part-/00/s/OTU1WDE0MDI=/z/unUAAOxy9DRSAoTf/$T2eC16R,!wsE9suwycosBS!oTe7+VQ~~60_57.JPG
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Yes that is what you need if you have to replace your USB port but you don't have skills to replace only the usb port.
You can try gingerbreak to root your phone, but it maybe won't work.

bitdomo said:
Yes that is what you need if you have to replace your USB port but you don't have skills to replace only the usb port.
You can try gingerbreak to root your phone, but it maybe won't work.
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Gingerbreak works on devices with android 2.3.3 and lower. Anyways I've tried it but it didn't work.

p.valenta said:
This is quite challenge, root without usb connection. First idea I got to use ADB over WiFi, but this is available from ICS, not on GB.
Second idea - what I remember, some of root methods use APK installation over ADB by script. Maybe you can search for these script methods and place all required files on SD Card. Then try to execute commands by terminal on device itself to install and root.
It's just my idea, maybe wrong, maybe help.
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I'm not aware of ADB and scripting. Can you give me sоme guidelines?(I'm sorry 'bout my english. I hope you understand)
p.s. I found some info about ADB. So you need ADB to control your device via commands, but you can use ADB on your computer? You say that i have to find a way to use ADB on my phone so it controls itself and roots?

peetyo040497 said:
I'm not aware of ADB and scripting. Can you give me sоme guidelines?(I'm sorry 'bout my english. I hope you understand)
p.s. I found some info about ADB. So you need ADB to control your device via commands, but you can use ADB on your computer? You say that i have to find a way to use ADB on my phone so it controls itself and roots?
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sorry to hear about your problems but just a simple question here have u tried another computer ? i had this problem with my nexus when i connect it to the pc i couldn't transfer my stuff to it but adb worked, but when i took it to another computer both mtp and adb worked

Yes, I've tried another pc's port and it didnt find my device too. My issue isn't the same i mean that my computer doesn' recognize the phone. There are no messeges that appear on the device or computer.

peetyo040497 said:
Yes, I've tried another pc's port and it didnt find my device too. My issue isn't the same i mean that my computer doesn' recognize the phone. There are no messeges that appear on the device or computer.
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peetyo maybe your cable isn't good and did you try to install lg drivers?
check also by device manager or computer management or a device is appeared
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winstonxl2 said:
peetyo maybe your cable isn't good and did you try to install lg drivers?
check also by device manager or computer management or a device is appeared
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app
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Guys, the problem is not in the computer nor in the cable, it's in the phone. I'm 99% sure that it's a hardware problem. So i need to find a way to root or flash it without using usb connection.

i'm somehow sure that the real problem here is the device driver installation on your PC/Windows, not the phone...
btw which windows version are you using?
did you try checking out the AIO tool thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020737

60nine said:
i'm somehow sure that the real problem here is the device driver installation on your PC/Windows, not the phone...
btw which windows version are you using?
did you try checking out the AIO tool thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020737
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Win 8 currently.
How would this thread help me?
I'll try installing the drivers on this laptop cause i''ve tried before on a one with xp.
P.s. With the drivers reinstalled on win 8 it doesnt work. As i said i've tried different computers, different cables and different setting.

peetyo040497 said:
Win 8 currently.
How would this thread help me?
I'll try installing the drivers on this laptop cause i''ve tried before on a one with xp.
P.s. With the drivers reinstalled on win 8 it doesnt work. As i said i've tried different computers, different cables and different setting.
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if you read the 1st post, you might find out how could it help you... especially if you use win 8 which caused problems for many other users when trying to install the drivers or trying to flash the phone...
I - Install APX (NVFlash Recovery) Drivers if not already installed.
It starts the windows device driver wizard to help you install the drivers needed for NVFlash. It detects your system OS and gives additional on-screen instructions needed if your PC is running Windows 8.
FYI: The drivers are located under ToolKitFiles\nvflash\driver folder.
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if you read the 1st post, you might find out how could it help you... especially if you use win 8 which caused problems for many other users when trying to install the drivers or trying to flash the phone...
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I use windows 8 from a week. Anything i've done before was on a xp/ win 7. The problem isnt in the win 8 i use now. I've tried everything on my xp laptop. I have a friend who has the same phone and he can connect it to his computer so everything is fine with his computer. I've tried to connect my optimus to his computer and again it wasnt found by the computer. The problem must be in my device.
I'll try installing the APX drivers.

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I use windows 8 from a week. Anything i've done before was on a xp/ win 7. The problem isnt in the win 8 i use now. I've tried everything on my xp laptop. I have a friend who has the same phone and he can connect it to his computer so everything is fine with his computer. I've tried to connect my optimus to his computer and again it wasnt found by the computer. The problem must be in my device.
I'll try installing the APX drivers.
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u said that u wanted to get rid of the lg gingerbread software, and for that u dont really need to root, u could use the all in one toolkit and flash the new unlocked bootloader with cwm or twrp and install the new bootloader rom u want its as easy as that

Drivers Tried everything!

I have spent Friday and Saturday trying to get drivers installed on my Nexus 6. I have removed, uninstalled, added Google drivers, added sdk adb, computer needs to be returned Monday and this new Toshiba Satellite with one usb port with not recognize my phone. Even though the computer beeps every time I plug it in or out.
Any steps or detailed procedures would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

Try using the Wug Fresh Root Toolkit in the Development section for the Nexus 6. Just make sure you follow the instructions. There are several different ways to find the correct drivers with his Toolkit. Good luck!

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Try using the Wug Fresh Root Toolkit in the Development section for the Nexus 6. Just make sure you follow the instructions. There are several different ways to find the correct drivers with his Toolkit. Good luck!
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Thanks man, but that's how I unlocked and rooted my phone. It's also how I screwed my phone up, trying to undo the forced encryption. Did it all with Wug's Nexus Tool Kit. I have been at this 25 hours with no success. Drivers are needed. I don't know why the computer doesn't recognize the phone, the computer beeps every time I plug it in or unplug it.
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addcancercat said:
I have spent Friday and Saturday trying to get drivers installed on my Nexus 6. I have removed, uninstalled, added Google drivers, added sdk adb, computer needs to be returned Monday and this new Toshiba Satellite with one usb port with not recognize my phone. Even though the computer beeps every time I plug it in or out.
Any steps or detailed procedures would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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I always have issues with Nexus devices being recognized. I always have to plug the device in, go to the device manager, and delete anything that has to do with the device, including any labeled as ADB devices. I've also found it helps to go to "View" and hit "Show Hidden Devices". After deleting them all, I unplug and replug the device and install the Universal Naked Driver from this thread.

addcancercat said:
I have spent Friday and Saturday trying to get drivers installed on my Nexus 6. I have removed, uninstalled, added Google drivers, added sdk adb, computer needs to be returned Monday and this new Toshiba Satellite with one usb port with not recognize my phone. Even though the computer beeps every time I plug it in or out.
Any steps or detailed procedures would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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I assume with it being a Toshiba Satellite its running windows, what version? The older OS's seemed to be less finicky then W8, Have you deleted and re-installed the google drivers from http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html or from another site? Have you tried any different PC's? Have you checked the windows hardware event logs for any error messages? Have you been able to put in say a thumb drive into the usb port and it work? Are you on as admin and all that security crap? Do you have usb debugging on in the developer area on the phone? Are you able to get it into fastboot mode? If you do fastboot devices does it show anything at all? I assume you have rebooted the PC, but I'm still surprised how many issues that fix's.
Just some suggestions, I know how frustrating it can be. Good luck.

Thanks. I did that and I downloaded an Intel driver so now the computer recognizes the phone in Device Manager.
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I assume with it being a Toshiba Satellite its running windows, what version? The older OS's seemed to be less finicky then W8, Have you deleted and re-installed the google drivers from http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html or from another site? Have you tried any different PC's? Have you checked the windows hardware event logs for any error messages? Have you been able to put in say a thumb drive into the usb port and it work? Are you on as admin and all that security crap? Do you have usb debugging on in the developer area on the phone? Are you able to get it into fastboot mode? If you do fastboot devices does it show anything at all? I assume you have rebooted the PC, but I'm still surprised how many issues that fix's.
Just some suggestions, I know how frustrating it can be. Good luck.
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No, I have a Nexus 6 that the computer won't recognize. ADB and SDK also don't recognize the phone.
I am using my old Samsung S4 for emergency support. It's not hooked up with AT&T since I got the Nexus 6. I have to return this computer tomorrow. I am starting to wonder if it's computer problems with phone problems.
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When you type ADB command in the DOS Box, there should be a popup on the mobile whether you wanna allow access from this computer.
Did you select yes and remember that PC?

I had this problem when I did my nexus 6, something on the laptop I was using was conflicting, I moved to another laptop and it worked like a charm never went back to figure out what was conflicting. Do you have access to another machine?

Will Not Mount

As the title says, new Nexus 6 will not mount with my PC (Windows 7 using moto x 2014 USB cable). I was able to mount using my Nexus 6 USB cable on my other laptop when rooting, but now at work, I can charge, but can't mount...yes MTP is enabled and I've toggled USB debugging and installed all drivers.
If anyone has similar issues, please let me know.

stevew84 said:
As the title says, new Nexus 6 will not mount with my PC (Windows 7 using moto x 2014 USB cable). I was able to mount using my Nexus 6 USB cable on my other laptop when rooting, but now at work, I can charge, but can't mount...yes MTP is enabled and I've toggled USB debugging and installed all drivers.
If anyone has similar issues, please let me know.
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You might want to look at the Nexus root toolkit thread. I believe that has a way to install different drivers for this type of situation. Not 100% certain of that though because I don't use it but I've read about people saying something like that.
Also, have you tried to update your drivers manually? Device manager>right click on Nexus>properties>drivers>update>navigate to where you have them? You probably have but just want to be sure. Make sure none of them show the error.

Evolution_Freak said:
You might want to look at the Nexus root toolkit thread. I believe that has a way to install different drivers for this type of situation. Not 100% certain of that though because I don't use it but I've read about people saying something like that.
Also, have you tried to update your drivers manually? Device manager>right click on Nexus>properties>drivers>update>navigate to where you have them? You probably have but just want to be sure. Make sure none of them show the error.
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Thanks. I sat down and actually went through all of the different usb drivers that were installed on my laptop and removed them, them installed the ones for Nexus 6. Everything works fine now.

stevew84 said:
Thanks. I sat down and actually went through all of the different usb drivers that were installed on my laptop and removed them, them installed the ones for Nexus 6. Everything works fine now.
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Glad you got it sorted. :good: