Both with the BBB and the BBBW I have been unable to detect any I2C devices. both have Debian 8.6 images (the most recent one I believe).
My device is properly wired with the CL going to P9_19 and DA going to P9_20 and I used a multimeter to ensure its powered properly.
I've tried all the I2C pins on the BBB and whenever I run i2cdetect -y -r # (my i2xdetect-tools is the most recent) all I get is either a blank matrix with a couple of UUs or a completely blank matrix.
I am a beginner and I get the feeling that what I am missing is something very basic, if anyone else has been having this issue please let me know how you solved it!
The i2c devices Ive tried are: HTU21D temp and humidity sensor, and an ADS1015.