If you're an Android developer, you might have come across the "ADB server version doesn't match this client" error message while trying to debug an app on your device. This error occurs when the version of ADB installed on your computer doesn't match the version running on your Android device. In this guide, you'll learn how to troubleshoot this error and fix it.
Checking ADB Version
The first step to fix this error is to check the version of ADB installed on your computer. You can do this by opening a command prompt or terminal and typing the following command:
adb version
This will display the version of ADB installed on your computer. Make a note of this version number.
Checking Device ADB Version
The next step is to check the version of ADB running on your Android device. To do this, connect your device to your computer via USB and run the following command in the command prompt or terminal:
adb shell getprop ro.build.version.sdk
This will display the version of ADB running on your device. Make a note of this version number as well.
Updating ADB
If the version of ADB installed on your computer is lower than the version running on your device, you need to update ADB. To do this, follow these steps:
Download the latest version of the Android SDK Platform-Tools from the official website.
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer.
Open a command prompt or terminal and navigate to the folder where you extracted the platform-tools.
Run the following command to update ADB:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
This will stop and restart the ADB server with the updated version.
Reconnecting Device
If updating ADB doesn't fix the error, you can try reconnecting your device to your computer. Follow these steps:
Disconnect your device from your computer.
Restart your device.
Reconnect your device to your computer via USB.
Run the following command in the command prompt or terminal:
adb devices
This will list all the devices connected to your computer. If your device is listed, the error should be fixed.
FAQ
Q1. What causes the "ADB server version doesn't match this client" error?
A1. This error occurs when the version of ADB installed on your computer doesn't match the version running on your Android device.
Q2. How do I check the version of ADB installed on my computer?
A2. You can check the version of ADB installed on your computer by running the following command in the command prompt or terminal:
adb version
Q3. How do I check the version of ADB running on my Android device?
A3. You can check the version of ADB running on your Android device by connecting your device to your computer via USB and running the following command in the command prompt or terminal:
adb shell getprop ro.build.version.sdk
Q4. How do I update ADB?
A4. You can update ADB by downloading the latest version of the Android SDK Platform-Tools from the official website, extracting the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer, and running the following command in the command prompt or terminal:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
Q5. What should I do if updating ADB doesn't fix the error?
A5. You can try reconnecting your device to your computer by disconnecting your device from your computer, restarting your device, reconnecting your device to your computer via USB, and running the following command in the command prompt or terminal:
adb devices