How to use wireless ADB on your Android phone or tablet
The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows you to wirelessly issue commands to your phone, removing the need for cables. Wireless ADB works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebooks. No platform is better than the others, but many Chromebooks areaffordable Android phone companions. This guide walks you through setting up ADB for wireless commands on all platforms. If your Android device doesn’t start, use ADB toenter Android’s recovery mode. Set up wireless ADB beforehand if you plan to tinker with your Android device’s software.
Should you use ADB wirelessly instead of wired?
Using ADB wirelessly does not restrict you from using ADB features. you may still sideload any app you want,install your monthly OTA update, or tweak interface settings on your device. However, the wireless debugging experience may be slightly laggier than in some cases, depending on your home Wi-Fi setup. If you’re concerned about the quality of your Wi-Fi connection, useADB over a wired connectionfor a reliable signal.
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How to use ADB wirelessly on your Android phone
Before you get started with wireless ADB commands, check that you’re ready by following these steps:
When you’re ready, follow the steps below to get started.
You don’t need to installAndroid Studioto use the wireless ADB feature. That program is only necessary if you’re an app developer.
If you have an Android device running Android 10 or earlier, use theadb tcpipcommand method. The steps for this method are on theofficial Android Developers page.
How to enable Developer options on your Android device
You must activatehidden Developer optionsbefore using wireless ADB on your Android smartphone. The steps might be slightly different between Android devices produced by different manufacturers. We show you how to activate developer options on popular Android devices.
Enable Developer options on a Google Pixel device
Enable Developer options on a OnePlus device
Enable Developer options on a Samsung device
How to enable wireless debugging on your Android device
Now that you have activated Developer options, you can turn on wireless debugging.
Enable wireless debugging on a Google Pixel device
Enable wireless debugging on a Samsung device
Enable wireless debugging on a OnePlus device
How to use Wireless ADB on your Android device
After activating developer options and wireless debugging, you may use ADB wirelessly on your Android device. We show you how to do this on a Mac, but the steps are the same on Windows and Linux devices, with one exception for Windows.
The difference is that you don’t add “./“before running ADB commands on Windows Command Prompt. For example, run the./adb devicescommand on Mac to find the list of devices. On Windows, enteradb devicesto run the command.
To use wireless ADB on your Android device, follow these steps:
You have now set up wireless ADB on your Android device and can run any ADB command. To ensure everything works properly, run the./adb devicesfor Mac oradb devicescommandon Windowsto check your connected device. If the device is busy or not responding, try theadb kill-servercommand to stop the service. Then, enteradb devicesagain to start fresh.
For security reasons, turn off wireless ADB when you aren’t using it. Doing this with any wireless feature you aren’t using is an excellent practice to keep your device secure.
Wireless ADB gives you more Android freedom
Wireless ADB is the most convenient way to run ADB commands, whether installing an APK file or sideloading a system update. Set up ADB even if you don’t plan to tinker with your Android device. It can come in handy if your device experiences critical problems.
ADB is mainly used to debug or fix other problems with your Android device, but you can also use it tomod your devicewithout rooting it using the Shizuku tool.
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For those who want to do this I recommend using “ADB App Control” from the play store. I have no financial interest in this app at all. For a modest fee (I think it was maybe 10 dollars or less??? Can’t remember) you get a GUI interface that works wirelessly, or with a cable connected to your Windows laptop. It works GREAT! I use it on all my Android phones/tablets to clean them up! Been using it for a few years now! Again highly recommended and worth every penny!
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