I waste a lot of time trying to successfully install the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) driver for my tablet in Windows 8.1. So here I will post what I did, in case anyone has the same problem.
Error Code 43
If Windows fails to enumerate the device which is reported in Device Manager as error code 43:
- Install this Compatibility update from Windows (x86 version | x64 version).
- If you already have this update but you get this error, restart your PC (unfortunately, it happened to me, I tried everything until I thought what if I restart…).
Error Code 28
If the device is listed in Device Manager as Other devices -> Android but reports an error code 28:
- Google USB Driver didn’t work for me. You could try your corresponding OEM USB Drivers, but in my case my device is not listed there.
- So, install the latest Samsung drivers:Â SAMSUNG USB Driver v1.7.23.0
(Samsung drivers work for other devices too).
- Restart the computer (very important)
- Go to Device Manager, find the Android device, and select Update Driver Software
- Select Browse my computer for driver software
- Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
- Select ADB Interface from the list
- Select SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface (this is a signed driver). If you get a warning, select Yes to continue.
- Done!
By doing this I was able to use my tablet for development under Windows 8.1.
Note: This solution uses Samsung drivers but works for other devices.
