Download and Install Latest GApps or Google Apps

If you are a regular custom ROM flasher you probably already knew, nearly all custom ROMs don't have a Google app installed. This is due to licensing fees. Hence, you must flash Google app package separately. Google Apps aka GApps include apps like Google Play Store, GMail, Gtalk, Google Map, Google Calendar, Google Search, Google Voice, YouTube, Google Sync, Google Backup Transport, Car Home, Google Music, and Google Docs.

Having Play Store make our life easy. It helps us to install various apps easily right from play store. That's why its absolutely necessary for us to flash a gapps package after installing a custom ROMs.

You must download Google Apps as per your Android version.

Download Latest Google Apps

Android 10 GApps

Android 10

HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200613.zip 

For 32 bit ARM: open_gapps-arm-10.0-pico-20200616.zip

Android 9.0 Pie GApps

Android 9.0 Pie
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: open_gapps-arm64-9.0-pico-20190110.zip | Mirror

For 32 bit ARM: open_gapps-arm-9.0-pico-20200616.zip

Android 8.1 Oreo GApps

Android 8.1.x Oreo
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: open_gapps-arm64-8.1-micro-20180923.zip | Mirror

For 32 bit ARM: open_gapps-arm-8.1-pico-20200616.zip

Android 8.0 Oreo GApps

Android 8.0.x Oreo
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: open_gapps-arm-8.0-micro-20171017.zip | Mirror

Android 7.1 Nougat GApps

Android 7.1.x Nougat
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: open_gapps-arm-7.1-micro-20161125.zip | Mirror

Android 6.0 Marshmallow GApps

Android 6.0.x Marshmallow
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: gapps-600-base-20151107-1-signed.zip | mirror | gapps-mm-20160511-signed.zip

Android 5.1 Lollipop GApps

Android 5.1.x Lollipop
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: gapps-510-base-20150327-1-signed.zip

Android 5.0 Lollipop GApps

Android 5.0.x Lollipop
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: gapps-lp-20141212-signed.zip | Mirror

Android 4.4.4 KitKat GApps

Android 4.4 – 4.4.1 – 4.4.2 – 4.4.3 – 4.4.4 – KitKat
HDPI / MDPI / TINY / TEGRA: gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip or GApps_4.4.4_signed.zip or gapps-signed.zip | Alternate Download Link

How to install Google Apps via TWRP Recovery

1. You must have TWRP recovery installed. [Read: How to install TWRP Recovery [latest] on any Android device]
2. Copy downloaded gapps zip file to your Android device.
3. Boot into recovery mode. Either with key combination or boot into recovery without key combination.
4. Tap on Install, then browse to the location where you saved the files and tap on the gapps zip file. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.
5. When the installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and tap on Reboot and then, tap on System to reboot your device.

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How to Boot into Recovery without Key Combination

Recovery mode is one of the powerful secret feature of any Android device, no mater its tablet, camera or smartphone. Its allow you to update your device via recovery when OTA option don't work. Its particularly helpful, when you forget your security password or pattern and you absolutely don’t have any clue of recovering it; solution is, boot into recovery mode and then wipe data /factory reset. Though this will delete all data that’s available in your device but you get back your device for regular use. Though the stock recovery don't offer much but thing get interesting when you have a custom recovery installed. With the help of a custom recovery you can easily install custom ROMs, kernels and mods. That’s why, if you wanna be an advance Android user then you should know a way to boot into recovery.

Read: How to install TWRP Recovery [latest] on any Android device

You can always boot into recovery via adb and fastboot command. However, if you have a rooted device then custom app can help you out. However, we still recommend you to find the key combination of your device for recovery mode as app won’t help you to boot into recovery if your phone is locked.

How to boot into recovery using ADB / Fastboot command

Depending on your device bootloader either adb or fastboot command will work.

1. Download and install ADB / Fastboot if you don't have it already.
2. Connect your device to PC.
3. Now on your computer open a command prompt (on Windows) or terminal (on Linux or macOS) window, and type: adb reboot recovery or fastboot reboot recovery (command depend on your device bootloader)

How to boot into recovery using app

1. Download and install Quick Reboot app from Google Play Store. You must have a rooted device. [Read: How To Root Any Android Device (Mobile / Tablet / Camera / TV)]
2. Open the app and you will various boot option from there tap on Reboot Recovery.
3. Your Android device will reboot into Recovery Mode without manual effort.

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How to install Official Samsung Firmware on any Samsung Device using Odin Flasher

In this guide we will discuss - how to install official Samsung firmware on your Samsung mobile or tablet. Official firmware not only good to update your device security and fixing bugs but equally useful to unbrick it. You don't need to leave your smartphone or tablet to service center for this. You can do it yourself right from your home. All you have to do, read this guide carefully. For this, we will use a tool called Odin which is designed to work on Windows PC. So if you have Linux based PC try your luck with Wine tool and Mac user can try WineBottler to check if it works there. Again, don't skip any steps; read everything carefully before flashing Samsung stock firmware on your Samsung device.

Related Reading:

1. How To Root Any Android Device (Mobile / Tablet / Camera / TV)
2. How to install TWRP Recovery [latest] on any Android device

I tried my best to simplify this guide so that you can follow it easily. Apart from having Odin flash tool, all you need to have right stock/official firmware for your smartphone or tablet. You can simply use our search box to find firmware for your device model or search over internet. If you downloaded it from somewhere else make sure the site is trusted enough. Anyway, once you get the right firmware just follow below guide to flash it using Odin tool.

Warning: This tutorial is for education purpose only. ShizHub Team are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given on this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.

Prerequisite:

1. You must have Samsung USB driver installed.
2. Your device must have at least 50% battery charged to avoid any accidental shout down.
3. USB Debugging must be enabled on your device.
4. Although official firmware don't erase any device data but we still recommend to backup your Android device data before proceeding.
5. Download Odin tool.

Steps For How To Install Stock Firmware on any Samsung Smartphone / Tablet using ODIN

Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).

Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.13.1 along with few other files.

Step 3: Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.

Step 4: Now, put the Samsung smartphone on Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home & Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. For few tablet devices press Power and Volume Down button together. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.

Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.13.1 (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).

Step 6: Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” message will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too doesn’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.

Step 7: Click the AP Button, and select that .tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.

Step 9: Re-check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 & Step 8 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.

Step 10: Once flashing completed, your Samsung device will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

Congrats! You just updated your Samsung smartphone/tablet to a newer firmware. Go to Settings > About device to verify this firmware update. Hope this tutorial helps you to know How to Install Stock Firmware on any Samsung Smartphone / Tablet using ODIN.

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How to install TWRP Recovery [latest] on any Android device

As I said several time at ShizHub, Android is a vast universe. And, you can only enjoy more about it if you like to experiment with your device. Most Android user like to customize their Android device by flashing custom ROMs, rooting it or by installing custom mods. To do all this task one must have a custom recovery installed. Stock recovery comes with limited feature and can only be used with stock firmware. While custom recovery not only comes with touch integration but also offer you much more advance features.

Read: How to Boot into Recovery without Key Combination

What is TWRP Recovery?

TWRP stand for Team Win Recovery Project. Its a third-party recovery and very first touch-enabled custom recovery. It let you flash custom ROMs, kernels and mods. You can also wipe cache, wipe delvic cache and do factory reset. It also offers you backup and restore.

Prerequisites:

You must have following requirements before you head down to install the TWRP recovery on Android.

1. Its recommended to backup your device data before moving forward.
2. Your phone must have at least 50% charged to avoid any accidental shutdown during installation process.
3. Many device comes with bootloader locked. You must unlock it before proceeding. A general OEM unlock guide is provided.
4. You may need to download and install USB drivers on your PC.
5. For fastboot flashing, you also need to install ADB/Fastboot tools on your PC.

General OEM Unlock Guide:

1. Enable OEM unlock in the Developer options under device Settings, if present.
2. Once done, connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
3. Now on your computer open a command prompt (on Windows) or terminal (on Linux or macOS) window, and type: adb reboot bootloader .
4. To confirm the device is connected in fastboot mode or not, type: fastboot devices.
5. Once confirmed, type the following command to unlock the bootloader: fastboot oem unlock.
6. The device should automatically reboot, if not then reboot it manually.
7. Since the device resets completely, you will need to re-enable USB debugging for the next recovery installation process.

How to install TWRP Recovery via Fastboot command

1. Download TWRP for your device.
2. Once done, connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
3. Now on your computer open a command prompt (on Windows) or terminal (on Linux or macOS) window, and type: adb reboot bootloader .
4. To confirm the device is connected in fastboot mode or not, type: fastboot devices.
5. Once confirmed, type the following command to flash TWRP Recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp-x.x.x-x-device.img. [Note: Replace TWRP file name with your downloaded file name]
6. The device should automatically reboot, if not then reboot it manually.

How to install TWRP recovery via Odin (For Samsung Devices)

1. Download TWRP for your device (img.tar file)
2. Download Odin zip and extract it in your PC.
3. Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
4. Now, put the Samsung smartphone on Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home & Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. For some tablet  - press Power and Volume Down button together. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
5. Now run Odin3 v3.13.1 (see Step 2) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
6. Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” message will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too doesn’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
7. Click the AP Button, and select that .tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.
8. In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
9. Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 & Step 8 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
10. Once flashing completed, your Samsung device will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

That's it! You now have latest TWRP recovery installed on your Android device.

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How To Root Any Android Device (Mobile / Tablet / Camera / TV)

Today, I'll discuss how to root any Android device. Lately, I started to write about rooting since I receive some mail regarding this. Android is a vast universe and the developers are the heart of it. There are many developers who spending their time to create free tools to make our life easy. There are few tools that could easily root your Android mobile, tablet, camera or TV. In this article I'm going to list some tools that you can use to root your device without much technical knowledge. Before that you may want to read the benefits of rooting.

Warning: Rooting a device may void the warranty on the device. It may also make the device unstable or if not done properly, may completely brick the device. Some methods may install additional apps/software on your device. ShizHub Team or the author does not take any responsibility for your device. Root at your own risk and only if you understand what you are doing!

1. FramaRoot: Nice little app to root many devices. You can checkout this app to see if it can root your Android device or not. This app isn't available in Play Store, you need to download the apk and install it via a file browser. You must allow unknown sources while asked. [Download App]

2. KingRoot: This is a Windows based utility that help you to obtain root. Its a one click root toolkit. All you have to do, download and install the tool and then connect your device to PC. Then open the tool and follow onscreen guide. If you don't see your device on KingRoot after connecting it with PC then you may require to install right USB driver. [KingRoot Website]

3. WinDroid Toolkit: Another Windows only toolkit. However, little bit more advance one. It helps you to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery and obtain root by flashing the SuperSU zip via recovery. [Download WinDroid Toolkit]

4. Magick: Its little advance tool. Those who have custom recovery, can just flash the zip and install Magisk Manager to use root. And those who don't have a custom recovery, need to install the Magisk Manager first. Then open the app and press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file. If you are a Samsung user and want to flash the boot image via Odin then you must follow this first: go to Settings > Update Settings > Patched Boot Output Format, and select .img.tar. The patched image can be found on your device download folder. Copy the image to your PC and flash it via Odin (Samsung Users) or flash it using fastboot command: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img . You must setup ADB and FastBoot support, if you not have it already. It will be good idea to copy the patched image file to ADB folder to make flashing easy. [Download Magisk]

I hope one of these tools helped you to root your Android device. Let us know your success story through comment.

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Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices (Android Phones & Tablets)

I already discussed the benefits of rooting your Android phone, tablet, camera or any other Android powered devices. Today, I will share few apps for your rooted device that enrich your root experience. These all are handpicked apps that I believe are best apps for a rooted Android phone or tablets.

1. Titanium Backup

One of the most fabulous and most used android apps among rooted Android users. However this utility not only good for backup your device data but also good for dealing with installed apps. You can freeze apps and prevent them from running which is particularly good for dealing with system apps that you don’t want to run but still must have in your device to keep warranty. You can also use it to sync your backup over cloud, uninstalling system apps and many more. Play Store Link

2. Link2SD

This is a useful app for those who have limited inbuilt storage but still want to install many big games. This app let you move your installed app to the SD card on your device so you can free up more space in your phone memory. Play Store Link

3. DiskDigger

Recovering your deleted photos and images is now easy with DiskDigger. You can undelete and recover lost photos and images from your memory card or internal memory with the help of this small apps. This free app also comes with an experimental feature where you can retrieve even your deleted videos too. Play Store Link

4. X Privacy Installer

XPrivacy can prevent applications from leaking privacy sensitive data by restricting the categories of data an application can access. XPrivacy feeds applications fake data or no data at all. It can restrict several data categories, such as contacts or location. For example, if you restrict an application's access to contacts, that application will receive an empty contacts list. Similarly, restricting an application's access to your location will send a fake location to that application. Play Store Link

5. Flashify

Another must have for many root users. It lets you flash boot and recovery image. With the help of this app you can install a custom recovery such as TWRP easily on your device. One of the key feature of this app is, it lets you backup your data over cloud. Play Store Link

6. Fontster

If you are a font lover and like to change the font of your Android device regularly then this app is for you. Its comes with about 150 fonts. And the best part is, you can backup and restore your fonts. Play Store Link

I will keep this list updated often. So bookmark this page and come back often to check what’s new. You can always suggest an app for this list.

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4 Benefits Of Rooting Android Devices

Today, I will discuss the benefits of rooting Android devices (mobile, tablet etc.). At ShizHub we discuss about rooting various Android devices time to time.  Whenever you heard the term rooting, you might be wondering what’s that and what the benefits or advantages of it. However, before discussing advantages, I want to share three disadvantage of it – one is, you device warranty will be void (you can usually get it back by restoring your device to original firmware). Second is, you may no longer receive official firmware update through traditional way, however you can always flash it manually. And the third is, rooting may comes with potential security threat as it allow a permitted app to access system files. Now come back to advantages of root. Root is one of the most used term in Android ecosystem. I have already written many articles on rooting various devices at ShizHub and today I will discuss about the benefits of rooted Android devices (smartphone /tablet / camera) below.

Related Reading: Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices (Android Phones & Tablets)

1. Install Root Only Apps: There are many apps in Google Play Store that only work when you have a rooted Android device. Most of these apps are super useful. For example Titanium Backup is a fantastic app that can backup your whole device data that otherwise not possible. Another app called DiskDigger, is super powerful to recover deleted images and videos. There are many such apps, themes and customization that can only work when you have a rooted Android device.

2. Access System Files: By default all manufacture restrict user from accessing system files to provide more secure using experience. However, after rooting you can access system files and get full control on your device. It even let you remove bloatware (manufacturer only apps), tweak system files for better performance and much more. Taking over complete control over your Android device allow you to edit core apps, install new themes, execute commands, and perform all sorts of other special tasks. In one word, it let you extract full power of your Android device.

3. Install apps on your SD Card: Usually Android device comes with limited amount of inbuilt space that ultimately offer you to install limited number of apps. If your device support external memory (SD Card) then it will be good idea to use your SD card space for installing apps. Since Android OS prevent you to move your app to SD card by default, you must root it first. After root it’s possible to install apps on your SD card with the help of various MOD and apps, which means more space for your important files or big games.

4. Easy Custom Recovery Installation: Custom recovery is a very important part of Android, specially when you want to install custom ROMs and MODs. There are many ways to install custom recovery. However, if you own a rooted device then it become so easy. Just install an app such as TWRP and then use it to install custom recovery easily without using your PC.

Above mentions are few of the benefits that a rooted Android device (smartphone / tablet / camera) offer you. However, you will learn more benefits as you explore the Android universe. In sort, if you want to utilize the power of your Android device you should root it.

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How To Backup Android Mobile / Tablet Data - The Ultimate Guide

Back up is very important word in Android world. Specially for those who like to experiment with their devices. Fortunately, Android comes with some basic backup feature that will surely help you to recovery some part of your data.

Every Android device comes with Auto-Sync feature, which if activated, will automatically backup your Calendar and Contact details. These days Google Photo also offer unlimited backup for your media files (though you have to compromise some quality). This all means, if for some reason you erased your data, you just login to your gmail account (which you used to sync your data) and sync your data.

The next big thing could be your WhatsApp data. Fortunately, WhatsApp too comes with its very own backup feature (Settings > Chats > Chat Backup).

Beside all this important thing, there are few other thing we may like to backup such as Phone messages or app data. For those important need we do have some apps and utility that could help us out.

1. JS Backup: This is a very useful app that you can use to backup various necessary data of your Android system. It can backup and restore contacts, MMS, call history, text messages, calendars, bookmarks, system settings, shortcuts, alarms, dictionaries, applications, images, music, playlists, and videos. Apart from storing data on SD Card, you can also sync your data in cloud services including Dropbox, SugarSync and GoogleDocs. The app also allow you to track your backup history when you are connected to net. [Play Store Link]

2. My Backup: Another excellent free backup app that you can check out. The app work on both rooted and non rooted Android device. Though, a rooted device will enjoy more benefits. My Backup app can backup your Applications, Photos, Music, Videos, Contacts, Call log, Browser Bookmarks, SMS (text messages), MMS, Calendar, System Settings, Home Screens (including shortcut positions), Alarms, Dictionary, Music Playlists, APNs and more. You can save the backup data right on SD card or can go with secure server that the developer offering. For additional benefits you can buy My Backup Pro. [Play Store Link]

3. Ultimate Backup Tool: Its not an Android app but a Windows software (a Mac and Linux version also available) that allow you to backup your phone data without root or unlocked bootloader. If your device is running on Android 4.0 ICS or higher then you can use this little utility to backup your data. The app have following options: backup without system application, backup with data application, backup application, backup sd card, backup single app, backup sms, backup phone book, backup cloud sms/phonebook, restore Phone book and restore SMS. Unfortunately, this backup utility yet to support HTC One series and Sony devices released from 2011. Download Ultimate Backup Tool

4. Titanium Backup: This considered most powerful backup tool for Android. However, its only for rooted devices. This Android app is capable to backup, restore, freeze (with Pro) your apps + data + Market links. This includes all protected apps & system apps, plus external data on your SD card. You can do 0-click batch & scheduled backups. Backups will operate without closing any apps (with Pro). You can move any app (or app data) to/from the SD card. You can browse any app's data and even query the Market to see detailed information about the app. [Play Store Link]

5. Nandroid Backup: If you managed to install a custom recovery such as TWRP recovery then you will get another backup up, called Nandroid backup. In this backup, it creates a clone of your device OS. You can later restore the backup (zip file) through the same custom recovery.

Hope, you will use one of this backup option as precaution; so that if you lose your data by accident, you can still recover it.

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How To Enable / Disable USB Debugging - Complete Tutorial

You must enable USB debugging on your Android device to perform various system related task such as unlocking, rooting or installing custom recovery. In some cases you may require to enable it to transfer files between your PC and Android devices (smartphone, tablet etc.).

Various Android versions comes with different ways to enable it. I will discuss most of the version for you.

How To Enable / Disable USB Debugging On Android Devices

Android 2.0 - 2.3.x

First open Settings, then Applications and then Development. After that tap on checkbox beside USB debugging.

Android 3.0 - 4.1.x

First open Settings, then Developer options. Turn on Developer options and then tap on USB debugging. A warning box pop-up, just tap on OK button.

Android 4.2.x and higher

First open Settings, then go to 'About phone' or 'About tablet' (depending on your device). Find Build number field. Now constantly tap on Build number field until you see "You are now a developer!" message. After that, tap the Back button and you'll see the Developer options menu under System on your Settings screen.

Now open Developer options and then tap on the checkbox located beside USB debugging.

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Download Latest USB Driver For Android Phones/Tablets–Complete List & Alternatives

You must have a proper USB Driver installed to connect your Android device with your computer to perform various task. The task of this software piece is simple, its allow you to access your Android phone or tablet right from your computer. No mater you use Samsung, Xiaomi, Sony or LG Android smartphone or tablet, you must install USB drivers to transfer data such as photos, videos, mp3 between your computer and smartphone. A driver also required to set up ADB/Fastboot properly. In this page I’m trying to explore all possible ways through which you can download and install USB driver that support your device.

The below list will help you to download the driver either from manufacturer website or from file host. I also added few tools that may simplify the task at later part of this article. This tools are known as universal USB/ADB driver installer and is very useful for those who didn’t find a driver or find difficulties to install the driver.

If you are a Windows user then the Operating System usually download and install the driver automatically once you connect your phone for first time. Mac OSx and Linux user may download the driver from manufacturer website if available.

Download Android USB Driver (Android Phone and Tablet)

Google: Download Nexus Device Driver

Samsung: Download Samsung USB Drivers or Download Samsung KIES

Sony: Download Sony USB Drivers for Android device

HTC: Download HTC USB Drivers

LG: Download LG USB Drivers

Motorola: Download Motorola USB Drivers

ASUS: Download ASUS USB Drivers or Download ASUS PC Suite (comes with driver)

Huawei: Download HiSuite (drivers included)

ZTE: Download ZTE USB Drivers

Acer: Download Acer USB Drivers

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH: Download Alcatel One Touch Drivers

Dell: Download Dell USB Drivers

Fujitso: Download Fujitso USB Drivers

Hisense: Download Hisense USB Drivers

Intel: Download Intel USB Drivers

Kyocera: Download Kyocera USB Drivers

Lenevo: Download Lenevo USB Drivers

Pegatron: Download Pegatron USB Drivers

Sharp: Download Sharp USB Drivers

SK Telesys: Download SK Telesys USB Drivers

Teleepoch: Download Teleepoch USB Drivers

Toshiba: Download Toshiba USB Drivers

Xiaomi: Download Xiaomi USB Drivers

The list is surely not complete. As Android is free OS and manufacturer don’t need to pay unless they want a Google Play Store license, we witness a countless regional Android manufacturer. That’s why its hard to list all manufacturer’s USB driver link. However, to make thing simple I’m going to discuss few tools that most likely help you to install necessary driver. But before that, here is a quick instruction for those who downloaded USB driver from manufacturer website, run that executable file but Windows still not able to recognize your driver. I’m taking a Samsung device as an example but it can be any Android smartphone or tablet.

How To Install USB Driver Manually in Windows OS

The method I’m going to discuss is ‘have disk’ method. You can visit YouTube and search for ‘manual USB driver installation Windows’ to get a better understanding.

1. First of all you need to uninstall previous USB driver for your device if there is any. To do this, go Program and Features >> Device Manager.
2. Unpack downloaded USB driver archive at a convenient location in your computer. For example in C: drive.
3. Switch your Samsung smartphone in download mode and connect it to computer using USB cable. You can directly connect any other manufacturer Android device.
4. You phone should now discovered by Windows with a name, say ‘Gadget Serial’ device.
5. Go to Windows Device Manager. Right click on the device your phone has been discovered as (e.g. "Gadget Serial") and choose "Update driver" option from the context menu.
6. Choose "Search my Computer...", check "Include subfolders" option and point the updater to the folder where you've had unpacked the drivers .rar or .zip archive to, eg. C:USB_Driver.
7. The driver should install automatically.
8. It may happen that after the installation some new "unknown device" (for example, say "Samsung Modem") would appear in the Device Manager. Complete 6 & 7 step for that device and any other new device that may appear afterwards.
9. Restart your computer.

That’s it! You successfully installed USB driver for your Android device. It’s time to discuss about tools that may help you to simplify the task. Remember, always uninstall previous manufacturer USB driver (if any) before trying these tools.

1. Universal ADB Driver By Kush

The well known Android developer Kush had developed an universal ADB driver that support many Android device and most likely support yours if you unable to find your manufacturer name in above list. Download Universal ADB Driver By Kush

2. ADB Driver Installer

This is another USB driver solution for you. It comes with a good GUI interface and support all known manufacturer. You can try it too if another solution not work. However, just like Universal ADB Driver this one also made for Windows OS. Download ADB Driver Installer

3. Universal Naked Driver

This will be another helpful solution for those who using Nexus, Samsung, ASUS or HTC smartphone. This utility designed to install both ADB and Fastboot driver where for Samsung devices it can install APX driver. Download Universal Naked Driver

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