Basically format was the only solution I found and I tried all solutions listed here before: ADB Android Device Unauthorized. Ask Google to make backup of your apps. Save all important files you may have on your phone. Please note that I decline all liability in case of failure as what I did was quite risky but worked in my case: More @Wikipedia
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