10 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Encountering the “adb server version doesn’t match this client” error is a common issue faced by developers working with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on various development environments. This error typically arises due to discrepancies between the ADB versions on your development machine and the connected devices or emulators. In this guide, we will explore effective solutions to resolve this problem.
Understanding the Issue
The error message usually indicates a mismatch between the ADB server version running on your system and the client version attempting to connect. This can result from multiple installations of ADB or differences in the ADB versions used by various tools like Genymotion or Android SDK.
Solution 1: Synchronize ADB Versions on Ubuntu
For users on Ubuntu-based systems, a straightforward approach involves synchronizing the ADB versions by following these steps:
- Open a terminal and execute the following commands:
adb kill-server sudo cp ~/Android/Sdk/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/adb sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/adb adb start-server - This approach ensures that the ADB binary from your Android SDK is used system-wide, eliminating version conflicts.
Solution 2: Adjust Genymotion Settings
If you are using Genymotion, you can address the issue by configuring the ADB settings within the Genymotion tool:
- Navigate to Genymotion settings.
- Go to the ADB tab and select “Use custom Android SDK Tools.”
- Browse to your installed Android SDK directory to ensure compatibility.
Solution 3: Managing Multiple ADB Installations
Often, the issue arises from multiple ADB installations. Here’s how to manage them effectively:
- Use a tool like “Everything” on Windows to locate all instances of adb.exe.
- Ensure that the ADB executable in your platform-tools directory is the only one used.
- Update your system’s PATH environment variable to point to the correct ADB path.
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