Adb Devices Command Doesn't Show My Xperia Z - Got Proper Drivers And All

I am trying to flash a custom rom and therefore I need to run certain adb commands. Now the thing is the when I'm booted in to fastboot everything is okay, the fastboot devices co

Solution 1:

In case anyone else is still looking for a solution, this worked for me:

Download the device drivers from here http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/

Open the device manager, check whether your device name (e.g. C6903) is listed under "Other devices". If so, right click on it and select "update drivers", and use the ones you just downloaded. Done!

The problem is that the device connects as two separate devices when usb debugging is enabled on the phone, and windows didn't recognize the "debugging device". So I had to install the appropriate drivers manually.

Solution 2:

I figured that I need to use adb reboot-boatloader to boot TO fastboot and not use any adb commands while in fastboot. This was basically what cost me over 4 hours. Hope it helps anyone.