How To Install OnePlus USB Driver on Windows
Learn how to install the OnePlus USB Driver on Windows for reliable communication between OnePlus smartphones and a computer.
The OnePlus USB Driver enables a Windows computer to recognize and communicate with compatible OnePlus smartphones through a USB connection. The driver can be useful for transferring files, connecting the phone to PC tools, using ADB commands, accessing Fastboot Mode, and performing supported device maintenance or software operations.
01 Requirements
- A Windows computer
- A compatible OnePlus smartphone
- A working USB data cable
- OnePlus USB Driver files
- An available USB port
- An internet connection if the driver needs to be downloaded
02 Method 1: Install OnePlus USB Driver Automatically
Download the appropriate OnePlus USB Driver for Windows.
Extract the downloaded package if it is compressed.
Open the extracted folder and locate the driver setup file.
Double-click the setup file to launch the installation wizard.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Select the required installation options if available.
Click Install and wait while Windows installs the driver components.
Allow the installation process to finish.
Click Finish after the setup is completed.
Restart the computer if requested.
Connect your OnePlus phone to the computer using a USB cable.
Windows should now be able to identify the connected OnePlus device.
03 Method 2: Install OnePlus USB Driver Manually
Connect your OnePlus smartphone to the PC.
Right-click the Start button and open Device Manager.
Locate the phone under Portable Devices, Other Devices, Universal Serial Bus controllers, or a similar category.
Right-click the detected device and select Update driver.
Choose Browse my computer for drivers.
Select the folder containing the extracted OnePlus USB Driver.
Enable Include subfolders if necessary.
Click Next to search for the driver.
Allow Windows to search for and install the appropriate driver.
Close Device Manager when the installation is complete.
Disconnect and reconnect the OnePlus phone to confirm that Windows can detect it correctly.
04 Method 3: Install OnePlus USB Driver Using Device Manager
Open Device Manager on your computer.
Select the computer name at the top of the device list.
Click the Action menu.
Select Add legacy hardware.
Click Next when the hardware installation wizard appears.
Choose Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced).
Select the appropriate hardware category.
Select Have Disk.
Click Browse and locate the OnePlus driver's .inf file. Select it and click Open.
Confirm the selected driver, click Next, continue through the installation wizard, and click Finish.
Restart your computer before reconnecting the OnePlus device.
05 Select the USB Connection Mode
After connecting your OnePlus phone, open the USB notification on the device.
Depending on the OnePlus model and Android version, you may see options such as:
- File Transfer
- Android Auto
- Photo Transfer
- USB Tethering
- Charging only
Select File Transfer when you need to access the phone's storage from Windows.
06 Enable USB Debugging for ADB
If you want to use the OnePlus device with ADB, USB Debugging must be enabled.
Open:
Find Build number and tap it several times until Developer Options are activated.
Then open:
Turn USB debugging on.
The exact menu names may differ depending on the OnePlus model and OxygenOS version.
When connecting the phone to the computer for the first time, Android may display an authorization request. Unlock the device and tap Allow.
07 Test the ADB Connection
After installing the driver, you can check the ADB connection using Android Platform-Tools.
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell in your Platform-Tools folder and run:
A correctly connected OnePlus phone should appear similar to:
If the status shows unauthorized, check your phone for the USB debugging authorization message and approve the computer.
08 Test the Fastboot Connection
OnePlus devices that support Fastboot Mode can communicate with Windows through the appropriate bootloader interface.
After installing the driver:
Start the compatible OnePlus device in Fastboot Mode.
Connect the OnePlus device to the Windows computer.
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell in the Platform-Tools directory.
Run the command shown below.
If the connection is successful, the device identifier should be displayed.
09 Troubleshooting OnePlus USB Driver Problems
Reconnect the USB Cable
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
Use Another USB Port
Try another USB port.
Try a Different Cable
Use a different compatible USB data cable.
Restart the OnePlus Device
Restart the OnePlus phone.
Restart Windows
Restart the Windows computer.
Check Device Manager
Check Device Manager for a yellow warning symbol.
Reinstall the Driver
Reinstall the OnePlus USB Driver if the current installation is incorrect.
Remove an Incorrect Driver
Remove an incorrect driver before installing the correct one.
Select File Transfer
Select File Transfer from the USB connection options.
Enable USB Debugging
Enable USB Debugging when using ADB.
Check Compatibility
Make sure the driver matches your Windows version and OnePlus device.
Close Other Android Software
Close other Android phone-management programs that may interfere with the USB connection.
10 Conclusion
The OnePlus USB Driver helps Windows establish a proper connection with compatible OnePlus smartphones. You can install the driver automatically through its setup package or manually through Device Manager when Windows does not recognize the device correctly.
Once installed, the driver can support USB file transfers, ADB communication, Fastboot connections, and other compatible device-management operations.
