I’m having trouble getting my Sony Xperia Miro to show up as a debugging device in Eclipse. When I connect the phone to my computer, everything else works perfectly. I can access files, transfer data, and sync without any problems. But when I try to run my Android app for testing, the device doesn’t appear in the list of available devices.
The weird thing is that other phones work fine for debugging. I’ve tested with different brands and they connect instantly. The emulator also works without issues, so I know my development setup is correct.
Has anyone faced this issue with Xperia devices? What settings or drivers might I be missing to make the phone visible for app debugging?
The Xperia Miro needs more than just USB debugging enabled. Sony phones from that time had weird ADB issues that required extra steps. First, try changing your USB connection mode. When you plug it in, pull down notifications and look for USB options. Switch between MTP, PTP, or Mass Storage while keeping USB debugging on. ADB sometimes only works with certain connection types on Sony devices. Also check your computer’s device manager. Even if file transfers work fine, Windows might’ve installed generic USB drivers instead of proper ADB ones. Look under portable devices or Android devices. If you see yellow warning triangles or generic names, that’s your problem. I had the same issues with older Xperia phones. Installing Sony Bridge for Mac or PC Companion helped get the right drivers first, then ADB worked. Timing’s important - install Sony’s software first, let it fully recognize your device, then try Eclipse.
Check your Xperia Miro’s Android version first - if it’s below 4.2, Developer Options won’t show up by default. Go to Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times to unlock it. Then you’ll see Developer Options in your main settings where you can turn on USB debugging. I had the same issue with my old Xperia. The phone connected fine for file transfers, but Eclipse couldn’t detect it because USB debugging wasn’t actually on (even though I thought it was). After enabling developer mode and USB debugging properly, I unplugged and reconnected - Eclipse found it right away. Also watch for the RSA fingerprint prompt on your phone screen the first time you connect for debugging - you need to accept that too.
Sounds like a driver issue mixed with USB debugging settings. The Xperia Miro’s pretty old, so Windows might not recognize it for ADB even though file transfers work fine.
Check if USB debugging’s actually enabled in Developer Options first. Then grab Sony PC Companion or Xperia Companion - they usually have the right USB drivers bundled in.
Still not working? You might need to manually install Google’s USB drivers and tweak the android_winusb.inf file with your device’s hardware ID.
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