After Android studio upgrade, not able to see list of devices in ‘Select device’ list

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Summary

The issue at hand is the inability to see a list of devices in the ‘Select device’ list after upgrading Android Studio. The user has tried different versions of Android Studio, including downgrading, but the issue persists. Key takeaways include the fact that the user can still run the app on the device using the terminal and that both flutter devices and adb devices show the device in the list.

Root Cause

The root cause of this issue is likely due to a configuration mismatch or a plugin compatibility issue. Possible causes include:

  • Android Studio version incompatibility with the Flutter plugin
  • Plugin dependency issues that are not resolved after the upgrade
  • ADB server issues that are not resolved by killing and restarting the server

Why This Happens in Real Systems

This issue can happen in real systems due to:

  • Version mismatches between Android Studio, the Flutter plugin, and the Android SDK
  • Plugin dependencies that are not properly resolved
  • Configuration issues that are not properly set up after an upgrade
  • ADB server issues that can cause device detection problems

Real-World Impact

The real-world impact of this issue includes:

  • Inability to debug Flutter apps directly from Android Studio
  • Increased development time due to the need to use the terminal to run and debug apps
  • Reduced productivity due to the lack of integration with Android Studio

Example or Code (if necessary and relevant)

flutter --version
flutter devices
adb devices

How Senior Engineers Fix It

Senior engineers can fix this issue by:

  • Checking the Android Studio version and ensuring it is compatible with the Flutter plugin
  • Verifying plugin dependencies and resolving any issues
  • Configuring ADB server settings to ensure proper device detection
  • Restarting Android Studio and the ADB server to ensure changes take effect

Why Juniors Miss It

Juniors may miss this issue due to:

  • Lack of experience with Android Studio and Flutter plugin configurations
  • Insufficient knowledge of ADB server settings and device detection
  • Inadequate troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve the root cause of the issue
  • Failure to check for version mismatches and plugin dependencies

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