Hi, I’m trying to install e/os on a new FP6 using the installer on chrome but do not get the pop-up window on my phone when I try to connect. I have: updated system, including security update; set USB’s not to power off on computer. turned on developer options, OEM unlocking, USB debugging and …

Had the same problem on my windows machine. Windows recognized the phone, when clicking connect in the web installer, the fairphone 6 was visible. But on the fairphone no confirmation pop-up was shown. Then I tried it from my Linux laptop, there it worked without problems.

It seems to be in the instructions… [image] MaxBeta: yes instructions say set USB to file transfer I would address this rather in the e/OS forum as its connected to the web installer

Might be a good idea. I’ve made another post on the e.foundation community page ( Web Installer issues - FP6 - ADB connect issues? - Web Installer - /e/OS community ). I’m happy to get suggestions in both forums as this might also be a specific Fairphone 6 issue (problems with adb or connection issu…

Hi WillemS, I havent tried the web-based installer again as now I have adb working, I feel more in control with this. Have you tried installing adb on linux and then typing “adb devices”? For me this resulted in the correct popup on both phone types on linux. On windows 11 it only works for the Sam…

Hi Yvmuell, For me it wasn’t the installer. It was that adb wasn’t finding the device, which presumerably was stopping the installer. I suspect for me it is that Windows is associating an action to the phone when it connects. I have told it not to do this in control panel but it still opens a file m…

@MaxBeta , I have now managed to install e/os, but via the A15 community file build. I had the same issue, that adb wasn’t working. After many attempts to get it working, the above method did work in the end (with many minor issues). I ended up using Windows 11 and Linux Mint keeps giving me connec…

Thanks WillemS, I’m still stuck on connection issues. Only trying it on old Samsung at the moment as want to make sure I understand process before using it on new fairphone. I get as far as downloading the recovery file (according to the computer end) but it then fails to close connection. When I r…

Not sure if this fits 100% here but anyway, I’m trying to enable USB Debugging on Fairphone OS/Fedora and it doesn’t work. adb devices at best says unauthorized (even though that one time I authorized the computer). Otherwise it’s either offline or not listed at all. Tried all sorts of combinations …

Just asking the obvious. You did tap 7 times on the Build number in the app Settings, About phone to get access to the Developers options?

Hey, you are asking a veteran Android developer :). Of course I’ve enabled developer options.

No "Allow USB debugging" pop up

Help Fairphone 6

piero-e February 11, 2026, 8:19pm 51

Tips could be :

revoque previous authorisations
unplug, replug after ena,bling USB debugging
launch adb devices