Nexus/Pixel Device (tether)
USB ID 18d1:4ee3 · Google Inc.
| Vendor | Google Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 18d1 |
| Device ID | 4ee3 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE3 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v18D1p4EE3 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 18d1:4ee3?
USB ID 18d1:4ee3 is “Nexus/Pixel Device (tether)” made by Google Inc. (vendor ID 18d1, device ID 4ee3).
Which Linux driver supports Nexus/Pixel Device (tether)?
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/Pixel Device (tether) is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 18d1:4ee3 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_18D1&PID_4EE3.
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
- 4e42 – Nexus 7 (debug)
- 4e43 – Nexus 7 (PTP)
- 4e44 – Nexus 7 2012 (PTP)
- 4ee0 – Nexus/Pixel Device (fastboot)
- 4ee1 – Nexus/Pixel Device (MTP)
- 4ee2 – Nexus/Pixel Device (MTP + debug)
- 4ee4 – Nexus/Pixel Device (tether+ debug)
- 4ee5 – Nexus/Pixel Device (PTP)
- 4ee6 – Nexus/Pixel Device (PTP + debug)
- 4ee7 – Nexus/Pixel Device (charging + debug)
- 4ee8 – Nexus/Pixel Device (MIDI)
- 4ee9 – Nexus/Pixel Device (MIDI + debug)