Google USB Drivers allow you to connect your Google smartphone or tablet to a Windows computer without requiring the Google PC Suite application. Compatible drivers can also support flashing or installing Google Stock Firmware on supported devices. This page provides Google USB Drivers for compatible Google devices.
Download Google USB Driver for Windows
The Google USB Driver allows Windows computers to properly recognize compatible Google Android devices and establish a USB connection for ADB debugging, Android development, file transfer, and device management.
Google USB Driver Features
Google Pixel and compatible Android devices
Google Nexus devices
ADB debugging
Android development
USB device recognition
Windows connectivity
Important Information
The Google USB Driver is intended for Google devices and compatible Android devices. If you are using a smartphone or tablet from another manufacturer, use the USB driver provided by that manufacturer instead.
How to Install Google USB Driver on Windows
Download the Driver
Download the Google USB Driver ZIP package for Windows.
Extract the ZIP File
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a location on your Windows computer.
Connect Your Device
Connect your compatible Google Android device to the computer using a USB cable.
Open Device Manager
Open Device Manager in Windows and locate the connected Android device.
Update the Driver
Right-click the device and select Update driver.
Browse Your Computer
Select Browse my computer for drivers and choose the extracted driver folder.
Select the USB Driver Folder
Select the usb_driver folder and continue with the installation.
Complete the Installation
Click Next and wait for Windows to complete the Google USB Driver installation.
Install Google USB Driver with Android Studio
You can also install the Google USB Driver through Android Studio. Open Tools → SDK Manager → SDK Tools, select Google USB Driver, and install it.
After installation, the driver is normally available inside the Android SDK directory at android_sdk\extras\google\usb_driver\.
Important: Google recommends using the SDK Manager when possible, because it can notify you when a newer version of the Google USB Driver is available.
