USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E20
Nexus S (fastboot) driver
USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E20 is the Google Inc. Nexus S (fastboot), a phone device. Windows uses it for file transfer or developer tools such as ADB. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on developer.android.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E20 |
|---|---|
| Device name | Nexus S (fastboot) |
| Maker | Google Inc. (USB vendor ID 18D1) |
| Device type | Phone |
| Driver guide | Get the Android USB driver |
| Latest official package | Google USB Driver (usb_driver_r13-windows.zip) r13 |
How to install the driver for Nexus S (fastboot)
- Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with
USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E20. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Phone drivers are rarely offered here.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under the phone maker's developer or support downloads.
- Use the chip maker's package. Google USB Driver (usb_driver_r13-windows.zip) on developer.android.com. Our get the android usb driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Reconnect the phone and allow file transfer or USB debugging on it.
Other Google phone IDs
VID_18D1&PID_2D05Android Open Accessory device (accessory + audio + ADB)VID_18D1&PID_4E11Nexus OneVID_18D1&PID_4E12Nexus One (debug)VID_18D1&PID_4E13Nexus One (tether)VID_18D1&PID_4E21Nexus SVID_18D1&PID_4E22Nexus S (debug)VID_18D1&PID_4E24Nexus S (tether)VID_18D1&PID_4E30Galaxy Nexus (fastboot)
Device names: The Linux USB ID list, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.