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July 30, 2025

ADB not detecting a headset

  • July 30, 2025
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I am trying to load an app onto my headset but it won't show up in adb device list.

I have two headsets for this app to test. One headset, with the same cable and same port, is detected in the terminal. This specific headset is never detected.

I have tried downloading the oculus adb driver. I have tried factor resetting the headset. I have tried simply powering down both the computer and the headset. I have tried to connect adb wirelessly (only to find it needs a wired connection first to work). I have tried different ports, cables, and computers. I am at my wit's end trying to get this thing to work, and I am hoping for some suggestions and new things to try to fix it.

Thank you.

5 replies

RiverExplorer
Honored Contributor
July 30, 2025

May be dumb question: Have you made sure the headset has developer mode turned on?

 

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vrazdevAuthor
New Participant
August 2, 2025

Fair to ask, have to cover everything haha. Yes, developer mode is turned on.

New Participant
August 2, 2025

Same issue, refuses to connect. Can't find any issue.

vrazdevAuthor
New Participant
August 6, 2025

Just want to give this topic another push here. I have been messing around with the faulty headset but still no potential solutions in sight. I'm hoping that somebody will come save me.

August 14, 2025

For anyone who is affected, can you provide us a little more information so we can try and troubleshoot this issue internally? Specifically:

  • Device model
  • Release version
  • Any error logs you might have available