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Troubleshooting

Resolve common ADB detection, authorization, cable, offline-device, backup, and diagnostic-report issues.

ADB executable not found

  1. Open Settings & About.
  2. Browse to a valid adb.exe from Android SDK Platform Tools.
  3. Confirm that the selected file exists and is not blocked by antivirus or Windows security controls.
  4. Return to the dashboard and refresh the environment.

Device does not appear

  • Confirm that the cable supports data transfer.
  • Try another USB port.
  • Unlock the phone.
  • Confirm that USB debugging is enabled.
  • Check whether Windows needs a device-specific USB driver.
  • Avoid unreliable USB hubs during troubleshooting.

Device appears as unauthorized

  • Unlock the device and look for the USB-debugging approval prompt.
  • Approve only the PC you recognize.
  • Reconnect the cable if the prompt does not appear.
  • Use the phone's developer-options controls to revoke USB-debugging authorizations only when necessary, then reconnect and approve again.

Device appears offline

  • Disconnect and reconnect the cable.
  • Restart the ADB server or relaunch SAD-B-D-M-T.
  • Try a different cable or USB port.
  • Restart Android normally when appropriate.

Backup stops partway through

  • Keep the phone unlocked and connected.
  • Retry one folder at a time.
  • Copy the most important folders first.
  • Watch for phone restarts, cable movement, or Windows USB disconnect sounds.

Report contains limited information

Android versions and manufacturers expose different information through ADB. A limited field does not automatically mean the program failed. The report is a support aid, not a guaranteed diagnosis.