Nexus S (fastboot)
USB ID 18d1:4e20 · Google Inc.
| Vendor | Google Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 18d1 |
| Device ID | 4e20 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E20 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v18D1p4E20 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 18d1:4e20?
USB ID 18d1:4e20 is “Nexus S (fastboot)” made by Google Inc. (vendor ID 18d1, device ID 4e20).
Which Linux driver supports Nexus S (fastboot)?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether Nexus S (fastboot) is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 18d1:4e20 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E20.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
Nearby entries
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- 2d05 – Android Open Accessory device (accessory + audio + ADB)
- 4e11 – Nexus One
- 4e12 – Nexus One (debug)
- 4e13 – Nexus One (tether)
- 4e21 – Nexus S
- 4e22 – Nexus S (debug)
- 4e24 – Nexus S (tether)
- 4e30 – Galaxy Nexus (fastboot)
- 4e40 – Nexus 7 (fastboot)
- 4e41 – Nexus 7 (MTP)