I’m having trouble getting Eclipse to recognize my Sony Xperia Miro when I want to debug Android applications. The phone connects fine to my computer and I can access files, sync data, and do everything else normally. However, when I try to run my Android app from Eclipse, the device doesn’t show up in the list of available devices for testing. The emulator works perfectly and I can test apps there without any issues. I’ve also tested with other phones like HTC models and they work great with Eclipse. It seems like this is specifically a problem with the Xperia Miro. Has anyone else faced this issue? What steps should I take to make Eclipse detect my Sony device for app debugging?
I encountered a similar issue with my Sony Xperia Miro not being recognized by Eclipse. This is often linked to USB debugging settings or driver conflicts. Ensure that USB debugging is activated in Developer Options on your device, as this may inadvertently reset after updates. It’s also wise to use the original USB cable from Sony; third-party ones can lead to connectivity problems even if the phone syncs well. Check Windows Device Manager to spot any driver errors, and consider installing Sony PC Companion for proper ADB drivers. After installation and a restart of both Eclipse and the device, it should appear as intended.
Check your Android SDK platform-tools version - older versions sometimes have compatibility issues with specific Sony devices. I had to update my SDK tools to get my Xperia working properly with Eclipse. Another thing that helped was going into the phone’s settings and temporarily disabling any Sony-specific sync services or backup applications while debugging. These can interfere with the ADB connection even when everything else appears normal. Make sure you restart the ADB server after making changes by running ‘adb kill-server’ and ‘adb start-server’ from command prompt. The Xperia Miro uses a slightly different USB configuration than other Android devices which can cause these detection problems.
The Xperia Miro can be particularly finicky with ADB recognition due to Sony’s custom drivers. I solved this by completely uninstalling all Sony-related drivers from Device Manager, then downloading the official Sony Mobile drivers directly from their developer site rather than using PC Companion. After installation, I had to revoke USB debugging authorizations in Developer Options and re-enable it. When you reconnect the phone, make sure to check the ‘always allow from this computer’ option when the debugging authorization popup appears. This cleared up the detection issues I was experiencing with Eclipse ADT.
had the exact same frustration with my xperia miro! what worked for me was enabling ‘stay awake’ in developer options and switching usb connection mode from mtp to ptp. also try different usb ports on your pc - sometimes the front ones dont work properly. mine finally showed up after doing this combo.