Name: Google Nexus ADB Interface Driver
Author: Google

Question 1

Driver install fails?

Accepted Answer

Install the latest Google USB Driver via Android SDK Manager, run the installer as administrator, and confirm Windows driver signature enforcement is not blocking it. For Nexus devices, avoid generic ADB drivers.

Question 2

Device not detected?

Accepted Answer

Enable USB debugging on the Nexus, use a data-capable USB cable, set USB mode to PTP/MTP if needed, then check Device Manager for an unknown Android device and manually update it to the Google USB Driver.

Question 3

Version conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Uninstall any existing Nexus/ADB driver and select “Delete the driver software,” reboot, then install only the current Google USB Driver. Remove overlapping OEM phone-suite drivers.