30 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
If you’re encountering the “ADB not responding” error in Android Studio, you’re not alone. This common issue can hinder your development process and leave you stuck with a non-responsive IDE. Fortunately, there are several solutions that you can try to resolve this problem effectively.
Understanding the Issue
The problem typically arises when the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) fails to respond or restart properly. This can be due to various reasons, including conflicts with other processes, outdated platform-tools, or an incompatible version of ADB with your system’s platform SDK.
Solution 1: Restart ADB Integration
A straightforward method that has worked for many users is restarting the ADB integration within Android Studio. Follow these steps:
- Navigate to Tools > Android.
- Uncheck Enable ADB Integration. If the IDE hangs, manually end the ADB process.
- Re-check Enable ADB Integration.
This method effectively refreshes the ADB connection and can resolve the issue without needing to exit Android Studio.
Solution 2: Kill ADB Process Manually
If the above method does not work, you can manually kill the ADB process. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Execute the command
killall adb(on Unix-based systems) ortaskkill /F /IM adb.exe(on Windows). - Wait for a minute for Android Studio to restart the ADB service automatically.
Solution 3: Downgrade Platform-Tools
In some cases, the issue may be linked to an update in the platform-tools. If you’re using a 32-bit operating system, consider reverting to an older version of platform-tools (e.g., version 23.0.1). Download the appropriate version for your operating system and replace the current platform-tools in your SDK directory.
Additional Tips
If the problem persists, check if any other service is using port 5037, which ADB uses to communicate. You can identify and terminate such processes using network tools or commands like lsof or netstat.
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