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Need more error handling to handle connecting to an Android device that hasn't authorized the host #13811

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Need more error handling to handle connecting to an Android device that hasn't authorized the host#13811
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P2Important issues not at the top of the work lista: first hourThe first hour of using Flutterplatform-androidAndroid applications specificallyteam-androidOwned by Android platform teamtoolAffects the "flutter" command-line tool. See also t: labels.triaged-androidTriaged by Android platform team

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@Hixie
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opened on Dec 31, 2017
ianh@burmese:~$ flutter devices
1 connected device:

Error retrieving device properties for ro.product.cpu.abi:
error: insufficient permissions for device

???????????? • ???????????? • android-arm • Android null (API null)
ianh@burmese:~$

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  1. Hixie
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    on Dec 31, 2017
  2. Hixie
    modified the milestones: , 3: Current Milestone on Dec 31, 2017
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    on Dec 31, 2017

  4. Hixie commented on Dec 31, 2017

    @Hixie
    Hixie
    on Dec 31, 2017
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    Looks like this discussion talks about the problem: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9210152/set-up-device-for-development-no-permissions

  5. mit-mit commented on Jan 29, 2018

    @mit-mit
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    on Jan 29, 2018
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    We have seen only very few reports of this; punting to milestone 4.

  6. mit-mit
    modified the milestones: 3: Current Milestone, on Jan 29, 2018

  7. Isonomic commented on Sep 8, 2018

    @Isonomic
    Isonomic
    on Sep 8, 2018

    screenshot 3
    Help Please. Frozen

  8. iam0thing commented on Oct 7, 2018

    @iam0thing
    iam0thing
    on Oct 7, 2018

    did anyone find the solution for this problem. I am facing same issue. Stuck miserably.
    apkissue

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  10. Hixie
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  13. mboetger
    added 2 commits that reference this issue on May 13, 2026

    Resolve issue flutter#13811: handle 'no permissions' ADB device state

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    Resolve issue flutter#13811: handle 'no permissions' ADB device state

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  14. auto-submit
    closed this as completedin #187248on Jun 30, 2026
  15. ValentinVignal
    added a commit that references this issue on Jun 30, 2026

    Handle 'no permissions' adb device state (flutter#187248)

    ced2729

  16. github-actions commented on Jul 14, 2026

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    on Jul 14, 2026 – with GitHub Actions

    This thread has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. If you are still experiencing a similar issue, please open a new bug, including the output of flutter doctor -v and a minimal reproduction of the issue.

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    locked as resolved and limited conversation to collaborators on Jul 14, 2026
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