Android ADB - Can't get LG G Pad (VK810) to be recognized

Question

Title says it all. I'm trying to use adb with my tablet, but I can never seem to get it. I followed this tutorial, but all I get is this:

I don't understand. I tried native LG drivers, followed the aforementioned tutorial, and even just using the device vanilla. Nothing is working, and I don't know why. I manually added my vendor ID to the adb_usb.ini if anyone is curious. (LG's VID is 1004).

Solution

I solved my own question after 2 days of working with it. Hopefully this helps anyone in the future.

Procedure:

1. Enable developer options on the tablet
2. Enable USB Debugging under Settings > Developer Options
3. Go to Settings > PC Connection > Select USB connection method and select Internet connection > Ethernet
4. Go here and download the USB drivers for whatever OS you need (Windows Mirror)
5. Install the drivers and connect your device
6. Start adb and check if the device is connected

If for some reason the link in Step 4 ever dies, search for LG G Pad VK810 USB drivers from LG. If you have a different model from a VK810, make sure you use your model.

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NOTE:

As mharr pointed out, you may not be able to find the setting in Step 3 on all devices, but if you have this setting, it is imperative that you set it, otherwise I discovered on my VK810 that adb will not work any other way.

Comments

[mharr]

Thanks, Kenny. Used this to get my LG G Pad 7 (LG410) working. Except I did not need your step 3 (nor could I find that setting).

[Kenny Worden]

Glad this is actually helping people.

[Fahad Alduraibi]

On my LG G Pad 7 (v410) I had to change the USB PC connection from notification menu from Charge tablet to Send images PTP in order to use adb

[jewbix.cube]

@FahadAlduraibi thanks, that was the missing secret sauce for me.

[Adam Tuliper]

awesome thanks. Silly me thinking a usb device would trigger driver download like most other devices do :) Solved for lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-V410