I thought there was a way to test your applications in development over Wi-Fi. Is this possible?
I'd love to be able to untether my phone and develop wirelessly.
See forum post Any way to view Android screen remotely without root? - Post #9.
Connect the device via USB and make sure debugging is working;
adb tcpip 5555. This makes the device to start listening for connections on port 5555;
Look up the device IP address with adb shell netcfg or adb shell ifconfig with 6.0 and higher;
You can disconnect the USB now;
adb connect <DEVICE_IP_ADDRESS>:5555. This connects to the server we set up on the device on step 2;
Now you have a device over the network with which you can debug as usual.
To switch the server back to the USB mode, run adb usb, which will put the server on your phone back to the USB mode. If you have more than one device, you can specify the device with the -s option: adb -s <DEVICE_IP_ADDRESS>:5555 usb.
No root required!
To find the IP address of the device: run adb shell and then netcfg. You'll see it there.
To find the IP address while using OSX run the command adb shell ip route.
WARNING: leaving the option enabled is dangerous, anyone in your network can connect to your device in debug, even if you are in data network. Do it only when connected to a trusted Wi-Fi and remember to disconnect it when done!
#Sergei suggested that line 2 should be modified, commenting: "-d option needed to connect to the USB device when the other connection persists (for example, emulator connected or other Wi-Fi device)".
This information may prove valuable to future readers, but I rolled-back to the original version that had received 178 upvotes.
On some device you can do the same thing even if you do not have an USB cable:
Enable ADB over network in developer setting
It should show the IP address
adb connect <DEVICE_IP_ADDRESS>:5555
Disable the setting when done
Using Android Studio there is a plugin allowing you to connect USB Debugging without the need of using any ADB command from a terminal.
(No root required) There is one best, easy and with UI method for Android Studio
IntelliJ and Android Studio plugin created to quickly connect your Android device over WiFi to install, run and debug your applications without a USB connected. Press one button and forget about your USB cable.
just install plugin Android WiFi ADB
Download and install Android WiFi ADB directly from
Intellij / Android Studio: Preferences/Settings->Plugins->Browse Repositories
.
Remember! for first time to initialize the device you must have to connect using usb
Alternatively, you can download the plugin from the JetBrains plugin site and install it manually in: Preferences/Settings->Plugins->Install plugin from disk.
You can connect and manage your devices easily....... for more information read here https://github.com/pedrovgs/AndroidWiFiADB
If you want to enable wireless adb on the device without connecting with a USB cable at all (root required):
Install a terminal app on the device (like Android Terminal Emulator)
Type the following
su
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
stop adbd
start adbd
Since you already have the terminal opened, you can find the IP address of the device:
ip addr show
Then in your debugging environment run command:
adb connect ip.of.the.device
This will make the device to be listed as any other emulators you might have. Note that the TCP will stay opened until you reset the device.
You might also want to install a Wi-Fi Keep Alive app if you often experience disconnects.
Remember to close the TCP when connecting to public networks if you want to feel safe. You can do the following or simply restart the device:
su
setprop service.adb.tcp.port -1
stop adbd
start adbd
Update :
Starting from Android Studio Bumblebee (2021.1.1) Stable, you can debug over Wifi just pairing the device by just scanning the QR code.
Quoting from the blog post :
ADB over Wi-Fi: Bumblebee includes a simplified flow to connect to
your Android 11 and higher devices over Wi-Fi for deployment and
debugging using ADB. After you enable debugging over Wi-Fi on your
device, select the Pair using Wi-Fi action in the Physical tab of the
new Device Manager to open the pairing wizard. Then follow the steps
provided to pair to a device connected over the same network. Learn
more.
Old post :
With new Android 11 you can debug your apps over WiFi without using an USB cable at all.
Quoting from Android Studio User Guide
Connect to a device over Wi-Fi (Android 11+)
Android 11 and higher support deploying and debugging your app
wirelessly from your workstation using Android Debug Bridge (adb). For
example, you can deploy your debuggable app to multiple remote devices
without physically connecting your device via USB. This eliminates the
need to deal with common USB connection issues, such as driver
installation.
To use wireless debugging, you need to pair your device to your
workstation using a pairing code. Your workstation and device must be
connected to the same wireless network. To connect to your device,
follow these steps:
On your workstation, update to the latest version of the SDK Platform-Tools.
On the device, enable developer options.
Enable the Wireless debugging option.
On the dialog that asks Allow wireless debugging on this network?, click Allow.
Select Pair device with pairing code. Take note of the pairing code, IP address, and port number displayed on the device (see image).
On your workstation, open a terminal and navigate to android_sdk/platform-tools.
Run adb pair ipaddr:port. Use the IP address and port number from step 5.
When prompted, enter the pairing code that you received in step 5. A message indicates that your device has been successfully paired.
none
Enter pairing code: 482924
Successfully paired to 192.168.1.130:37099 [guid=adb-235XY]
(For Linux or Microsoft Windows only) Run adb connect ipaddr:port. Use the IP address and port under Wireless debugging.
I found my answer here:
Connect Android device and adb host computer to a common Wi-Fi network accessible to both. We have found that not all access points are suitable; you may need to use an access point whose firewall is configured properly to support adb.
Connect the device with USB cable to host.
Make sure adb is running in USB mode on host.
$ adb usb
restarting in USB mode
Connect to the device over USB.
$ adb devices
List of devices attached
######## device
Restart host adb in tcpip mode.
$ adb tcpip 5555
restarting in TCP mode port: 5555
Find out the IP address of the Android device: Settings -> About tablet -> Status -> IP address. Remember the IP address, of the form #.#.#.#.
sometimes its not possible to find the IP-address of the android device, as in my case. so u can get it using adb as the following:
$ adb shell netcfg
and the should be in the last line of the result.
Connect adb host to device:
$ adb connect #.#.#.#
connected to #.#.#.#:5555
Remove USB cable from device, and confirm you can still access device:
$ adb devices
List of devices attached
#.#.#.#:5555 device
You're now good to go!
If the adb connection is ever lost:
Make sure that your host is still connected to the same Wi-Fi network your Android device is.
Reconnect by executing the "adb connect" step again.
Or if that doesn't work, reset your adb host:
adb kill-server
and then start over from the beginning.
The adb utility does have the ability to connect to a device over TCP/IP. However, adbd is not normally listening for TCP connections.
If you want to get it running, you need an engineering device (in other words, you need root). Then follow the directions in this post:
How can I connect to Android with ADB over TCP?
Since this only works on eng devices, it's not officially supported. Use at your own risk, expect bugs, etc.
For all , this , there exists a better method (EASIEST METHOD) :
1 ) A plugin for Android studio exits , called Android wifi ADB
2) Go to file -> settings -> Plugins -> Browse Repositories
3) Look for Android WiFi ADB , click on INSTALL , and then restart on prompt
4) You will see a new icon , which is your new plugin .
Now to make this work :
5) Go to your phone's developer option and enable DEBUGGING (must)
6) Also enable , ALLOW DEBUG OVER TCP/NETWORK
7) Attach your phone via USB , and make sure , both phone and your pc/laptop are connected to the same network (either hotspot or wifi)
8) CLICK ON THE NEW ICON (ie your ANDROID Wifi ABD)
9) Your phone get's detected and get's connected over wifi/hotspot , and hence now you may disconnect the usb . This is a one time process , hence you may not need to keep phone connected over usb .
This will save your phone from irregular charges and also , a remedy for short length usb cables .
In Developer options of Android 11, there is Wireless debugging. Make sure your laptop and phone under same network then execute 2 command below. Note that, the port for pair is different to the port for connect and you just need to pair on the first time (later you just need connect).
adb pair ipaddr:port
adb pair 192.168.1.6:42049
// will output
Enter pairing code: 696686
Successfully paired to 192.168.1.6:42049 ...
adb connect ipaddr:port
adb connect 192.168.1.6:37203
// will output
connected to 192.168.1.6:37203
Addition
These command will only work on android studio terminal, if you are in "platform-tools" directory. cd C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>
Install plugin Android WiFi ADB
Download and install Android WiFi ADB directly from Android Studio:
File > Settings->Plugins->Browse Repositories-> Android WiFi ADB ->Install ->Connect with cable for first time -> Click on "Connect" -> Now remove cable and start doing debug/run.
Check ss for your reference :
If you are using Android 11 click on the build version many times to activate the developer option then go to Settings>Advanced>Developer options. Scroll to debugging and turn on the "Wireless debugging" checkbox. Then open the menu debugging by touching the "Wireless debugging". Select "Pair device with paring code" and you will see the address for pairing with a pairing code. write this command in your desktop terminal to pair with your Android device.
adb pair 192.168.XXX.XXX:XXXX <--------- the address showing on screen under paring code
Use the paring code to connect.
But wait we are not connected to adb yet.
After you have successfully paired your device once. You can connect your adb anytime you turn on your Wireless debug option. To connect your adb every time before you use it from now on you don't need the pairing address anymore instead you will use the given address that shows when you enter the Wireless debug menu.
adb connect 192.168.XXX.XXX:XXXX <--- this address shows inside wireless debug menu
After a long search I found :
I must run
adb connect <device_ip_address>:5555
after disconnecting USB.
I wrote a shell script which can let you debug an Android device via Wi-Fi.
Here is the code:
#!/usr/bin/env bash
#Notice: if unable to connect to [ip]:5555,
#try adb kill-server then try again.
adb shell ip route > addrs.txt
#Case 1:Nexus 7
#192.168.88.0/23 dev wlan0 proto kernel scope link src 192.168.89.48
#Case 2: Smartsian T1,Huawei C8813
#default via 192.168.88.1 dev eth0 metric 30
#8.8.8.8 via 192.168.88.1 dev eth0 metric 30
#114.114.114.114 via 192.168.88.1 dev eth0 metric 30
#192.168.88.0/23 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 192.168.89.152 metric 30
#192.168.88.1 dev eth0 scope link metric 30
ip_addrs=$(awk {'if( NF >=9){print $9;}'} addrs.txt)
echo "the device ip address is $ip_addrs"
echo "connecting..."
rm addrs.txt
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect "$ip_addrs"
Following steps are standard ones to follow( mostly same as previous answers):-
adb tcpip 5555.
adb connect your_device_ip_address.
adb devices (to see if devices got connected).
But in some cases above steps gives error like "unable to connect to device. Make sure that your computer and your device are connected to the same WiFi network." And you notice the devices are already on the same network.
In this case, install this plugin "Wifi ADB Ultimate" and follow below steps.
Connect the device once through USB.
Refresh the list to check whether its connected.
Go to About Phone > Status > IP Address and note your IP address(e.g. 198.162.0.105).
Come back to Android Studio and fill in this IP as done in below photo and hit the run button.
Now, you are good to go!
To complete the answer of #usethe4ce, if you have more than one device or emulators, the adb tcpip 5555 will give error: more than one device/emulator.
In this case you need to give the serial number of the desired device:
adb devices
List of devices attached
33001229 device
emulator-5554 device
adb -s 33001229 tcpip 5555
Find your device's IP in my case I can find it from the device's wifi connected settings.
adb connect xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5555
For Windows:
Step 1. Make a batch file with the below commands and call the file w.bat.
Step 2. Copy the below contents in w.bat, and save it in any of the folders which are in %path% of your Windows system
echo ***Get phone in Wi-Fi mode***
echo ***Get phone in Wi-Fi mode***
adb devices
echo ***Remove cable from the phone now***
adb tcpip 9000
adb connect 192.168.1.1:9000
adb connect 192.168.1.2:9000
adb connect 192.168.1.3:9000
adb connect 192.168.1.4:9000
adb connect 192.168.1.5:9000
adb connect 192.168.1.6:9000
//<-- Till here -->
Step 3. Connect your phone and PC with a cable
Step 4. Ensure the phone is in Wi-Fi mode
Step 5. Remove the cable when the batch file tells you to
Step 6. Type w.bat on the Windows prompt (start -> run -> type CMD, press Enter) (black screen is Windows DOS prompt), if you copied it in one of the path folders then you can run from anywhere, else run from the folder where you created this file.
The output of the batch file will be something like this:
C:\Windows\System32>w
C:\Windows\System32>echo ***Get phone in Wi-Fi mode***
***Get phone in Wi-Fi mode***
C:\Windows\System32>echo ***Get phone in Wi-Fi mode***
***Get phone in Wi-Fi mode***
C:\Windows\System32>adb devices
List of devices attached
d4e9f06 device
C:\Windows\System32>echo ***Remove cable from the Phone now***
***Remove cable from the Phone now***
C:\Windows\System32>adb tcpip 9000
restarting in TCP mode port: 9000
C:\Windows\System32>adb connect 192.168.1.1:9000
unable to connect to 192.168.1.1:9000:9000
C:\Windows\System32>adb connect 192.168.1.2:9000
connected to 192.168.1.2:9000
C:\Windows\System32>adb connect 192.168.1.3:9000
unable to connect to 192.168.1.3:9000:9000
C:\Windows\System32>adb connect 192.168.1.4:9000
unable to connect to 192.168.1.4:9000:9000
C:\Windows\System32>adb connect 192.168.1.5:9000
unable to connect to 192.168.1.5:9000:9000
C:\Windows\System32>adb connect 192.168.1.6:9000
unable to connect to 192.168.1.6:9000:9000
Note 1: Find this in the output, (ignore all ->unable to connect<- errors)
connected to xxx.xxx.x.x:9000
If you see this in the result, just remove the cable from PC and go to Eclipse and run to install the app on the device; that should be it.
Note 2: DISCONNECT OR TO SWITCH WIRELESS MODE OFF: Type the below command. It should say restarting in USB mode - at this stage PC and computer should NOT be connected with a cable:
C:\Users\dell>adb usb
restarting in USB mode
Note 3: Steps to find the IP address of the phone (taken from Stack Overflow)
Find IP address of MY PHONE:
a. Dial *#*#4636#*#* to open the Testing menu.
b. In the Wi-Fi information menu: click Wi-Fi Status
c. Wi-Fi status can be blank for the first time
d. Click Refresh Status
e. In the IPaddr: <<IP ADDRESS OF THE PHONE IS LISTED>>
Note 4: My Phone Wi-Fi connection IP address range typically is as the mentioned IP addresses below,
192.168.1.1
192.168.1.2
192.168.1.3
192.168.1.4
192.168.1.5
192.168.1.6
Note 5: if you get any other sequence of IP addresses which keep getting reassigned to your phone, you can just change the IP address in the w.bat file.
Note 6: This is a brute-force method, which eliminates all manual labor to keep finding IP address and connecting to Eclipse / Wi-Fi.
SUCCESS Note 7: So in short, the regular activity would be something like this:
Step 1. Connect PC and Wi-Fi via a cable
Step 2. Start CMD - to go to Windows DOS prompt
Step 3. Type "w"
Step 4. Find connected command in the output
Step 5. Success, remove cable and start using Eclipse
Best and super easy way to do this is:-
Make a batch file :-
adb devices
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect 192.168.9.120:5555 ( Your phone ip xxx.xxx.x.xxx:5555 )
Place this file into your android sdk platform-tool folder.
Example:- C:\Users\'user_name'\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools
Right click file > sendto > Desktop(create shortcut )
That's it....
Now you just need to connect your phone through USB , then open desktop shortcut and disconnect your phone...
Though there are so many good answers, here is my two cents for the future me :P and for anyone who wants it quick and easy.
For Mac:
connect the device using USB first and make sure debugging is working. Disconnect any other devices and quit emulators.
open terminal and run the following script
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect $(adb shell ifconfig | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1 | awk '{print $2}' | cut -d: -f2):5555
disconnect USB connection and the device should be available for WiFi debugging
Explanation:
adb tcpip 5555 commands the device to start listening for connections on port 5555
adb connect $(_ip_address_fetched_):5555 tells to connect on port 5555 of the _ip_address_fetched_ address
where _ip_address_fetched_ includes following:
adb shell ifconfig getting internet configurations using adb shell
grep "inter " filter any line that starts with inter
grep -v 127.0.0.1 exclude localhost.
At this point, output should be like:
inet addr:###.###.#.### Bcast:###.###.#.### Mask:255.255.255.0
awk '{print $2}' get the second part of the components array, separated by space (I'm using zsh).
The output up to this point is
addr:###.###.#.###
cut -d: -f2 split the string by delimiter : and take second part. It will only take your device IP address
In Device Settigs-> "Developer options" -> "Revoke USB debugging authorizations".
Connect the device via USB and make sure debugging is working.
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect <DEVICE_IP_ADDRESS>:5555
Disconnect USB
adb devices
From search and from some answers i use this method and it work fine
and you must know that tcpip is not always 5555 , you must find it just follow this
you need first to download platform-tools
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
extract platform-tools folder to C drive and run Powershell there (Right click >> PowerShell >> Open here)
#Connect phone with usb cable
PS C:\platform-tools> adb kill-server
PS C:\platform-tools> adb shell ip route > addrs.txt
#this give you your tcpip
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
PS C:\platform-tools> adb tcpip 5037
restarting in TCP mode port: 5037
#Disconnect phone
#adb connect <phone_ip>:5037
PS C:\platform-tools> adb connect 192.168.43.1:5037
connected to 192.168.43.1:5037
Now you can see your phone in Android studio
>## open command prompt with Run as Administrtor ##
adb connect ipdevice:5037
The best way is using ADBConnect (Eclipse plugin) and ADB Wireless (app for Android device).
For Ubuntu / Linux:
Make sure your device is working for debugging: http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#Enabling
Go to your sdk folder and find the folder platform-tools
Use ./adb devices to list the connected devices. Make sure it is only one device connected and no emulator running.
Find your device IP address, you can find it in your device:
http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#wireless, or got adb shell like this: ./adb shell then netcfg. You will see a list of IP addresses. Find wlan0, in my case 192.168.100.3/2.
./adb tcpip 5555
Finally enter ./adb connect <Your device IP Address>:5555 in your terminal. You can now deploy the application to your device over Wi-Fi.
Note :- Android Phone must be rooted and no need of usb cable.
Install wifi adb in android phone from playstore
link :-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.wifiadb
For Windows
I am using this technique , which is very easy.
1) download adb :
link : https://www.dropbox.com/s/mcxw0yy3jvydupd/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe?dl=0
2) Run exe :- when you see blue screen press y enter .
3) Now open your wifi adb apk , just grant root permission and must be remember you android phone and system on the same network by wifi or hotspot .
4) Open Wifi adb apk , you will get some ip address like , adb connect 192.168.2.134:5555
Note this ip may be very from system to system , now put this information to your command prompt and hit Enter .
5) Open cmd from anywhere enter adb connect 192.168.2.134:5555 .
6) Finally you successfully connected to adb . it will show message like
connected to 192.168.2.140:5555
For Mac Os
This is the easiest way and will provide automatic updates.
1)Install homebrew
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
2)Install adb
brew cask install android-platform-tools
3)Start using adb
adb devices
4) Open Wifi adb apk , you will get some ip address like , adb connect 192.168.2.134:5555 Note this ip may be very from system to system , now put this information to your terminal and hit Enter .
5) Open terminal in mac os from anywhere enter adb connect 192.168.2.134:5555 .
6) Finally you successfully connected to adb . it will show message like connected to 192.168.2.140:5555
I hope its help you ,Thank You !
If you are a windows user and your android sdk is located at C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk then you can follow this method. If your andoid sdk not located there, replace that path to the below code.
#echo off
"C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe" disconnect
"C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe" shell ip route > %temp%\addrs12321.txt
For /F "UseBackQ Delims==" %%A In ("%temp%\addrs12321.txt") Do Set "lastline=%%A"
FOR %%C IN (%lastline%) DO SET last=%%C
"C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe" tcpip 5555
"C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe" connect %last%:5555 > %temp%\adbresult.txt
set /p result=<%temp%\adbresult.txt
del /f %temp%\addrs12321.txt
echo MSGBOX "%result%" > %temp%\TEMPmessage.vbs
call %temp%\TEMPmessage.vbs
del %temp%\TEMPmessage.vbs /f /q
del %temp%\adbresult.txt /f /q
Step 1.
Turn on usb debugging,
Connect your phone to windows machine
select file transfer in usb options menu in android menu (if found)
Step 2.
copy above code
save as its extension like .bat, eg filename.bat
double click on the file you saved. done
note you can connect any time by running that file while the device
being connected with the pc with usb debugging is turned on.
One imp point probably missed here - once you do a adb remount - the TCP connection is lost hence you have to do a adb connect IP:port once over again
Connect the device via USB and make sure debugging is working. these steps are taken if you already have installed adb and set it's path in environment varialbe
open cmd and type the following
adb tcpip 5555
find the IP address with adb shell ip route
adb connect DEVICE_IP_ADDRESS:5555
Disconnect USB and proceed with wireless debugging.
I wrote a simple script for Windows:
Step 1. Make a batch file with the below commands and call the file wifi_dedug.bat and copy the below contents:
adb tcpip 5555
pause
adb shell "ip addr show wlan0 | grep 'inet ' | cut -d' ' -f6|cut -d/ -f1" > tmpFile
pause
set /p ip= < tmpFile
#echo %ip%
del tmpFile
#echo %ip%
adb connect %ip%
pause
Step 2. connect your device to pc.
Step 3. start batch file (key enter when requested)
Step 4. disconnect your device and deploy/debug via wifi.
1- For this I am considering you have already installed the latest version of Android studio. If not you can download it from here.
2 - You can set the platform tools path in environment variable (optional).
3 - Make sure your device and pc connected to same network.
plug in the data cable from pc to device.
Now, type adb tcpip 5555
remove data cable.
Then type adb connect 192.168.43.95
here 5555 is the port number and 192.168.43.95 is the ip address of the mobile device you can get id address from the mobile settings .
Then go to About device and go to status you can see the ip address of the device.
You can connect multiple device from different ports which can give ease in development.
Or you can go to this link for brief description with screenshots. http://blogssolutions.co.in/connect-your-android-phone-wirelessly-by-adb
Edit August 2021
Google removed it with ArcticFox Beta 03 https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/190411383 but in Android Studio Bumblebee it's still there. It looks like they have to much issues with it, that's why it's just in canary builds
Original post
This Android WiFi ADB plugin doesn't work in 4.1.1 (anymore)
But there is much more simple solution:
If you have an Android 11 (api30) device you should use Android Studio 2020.3.1 (Canary) to connect. It's super easy
Then you go to developer settings and scan QR code. That's it.
You can use connected device in other (older) Android Studio version now as well
Steps for Android Wifi debugging with ADB:
$> adb devices // check all usb debuggable devices connected.
$> adb -d shell // Access device shell.
shell> ifconfig // Check and copy wifi ip-address eg:192.168.1.90
shell> exit // Exit from android device shell.
$> adb tcpip 5000 // open TCP port 5000 (or any available)
$> adb connect 192.168.1.90:5000 // connect to device via wifi ip over specific TCP port.
$> adb devices // you will get debuggabled android device over wifi.
Required: Connect your android device to computer via USB with
developer mode enabled. Also connect your android device and computer
to same wifi router (or use tethering).
Related
It seems that wireless ADB has more and more issues each time I update Android Studio. Using 2.1.1, I'm now unable to connect to my tablet using the command:
adb connect <ip addr>
It results in the error:
unable to connect to <ip addr>:5555: cannot connect to <ip addr>:5555: No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it. (10061)
This happens directly after approving the connection in the dialog box on the tablet. Before today I was forced to do an adb kill-server prior to attempting to connect to the tablet but now that doesn't even help.
Generally you can say this error is network related, check these items first:
make sure your computer and your device can see each other in network mostly this means they are connected to the same router, but in more advanced scenarios your device may be connected to a wireless router and you computer may be connected to you Local Area Network. what is important is they can see each other. you can check this by pinging you device ip address from you computer.
make sure there is no conflict with ip addresses, this might be very simple. but if you do not use DHCP server and you enter the ip addresses in you devices you could mistakenly entered same ip address in different devices
when you are sure about the network issues redo the famous steps
So when you connected by USB follow these commands:
stay connect via USB
connect to your WIFI network (computer and mobile device both)
ping DeviceIP (must be have ping to your device)
adb kill-server
adb usb
adb tcpip 5555
unplug usb cable (as per #captain_majid 's comment)
adb connect yourDeviceIP
adb devices (must be see two device names , one of them is by deviceIP)
unplug USB cable
Steps from could not connect to tcp:5037: cannot connect to 127.0.0.1:5037: No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it. (10061)
when restart device then your port also channge so hit command below
1- adb kill-server
2- connect your phone to pc with usb cable
3- adb tcpip 5555
4- adb connect (your device ip):5555
Device and PC are connected to same network connection.
1 stay connect via USB
2 adb kill-server
3 adb usb
4 adb tcpip 5555
5 adb connect 192.168.43.1:5555
6 adb devices (must be see two device names , one of them is by deviceIP)
7 unplug USB cable
I had the same issue. These steps worked for me:
connect your device with usb
when your cmd already in AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>,type adb tcpip 5555
the cmd will show restarting in TCP mode port: 5555
type adb connect 192.168.43.1:5555
Hope this can solve your issue.
I recently faced the same problem.
It occurs because your device and PC are connected to different Networks.
when restart device then your port also channge so hit command below
1- adb kill-server
2- adb tcpip 5555
3- adb connect (your device ip):5555
I got this error when I had Bluestacks emulator started together with my phone attached.
When I typed in command prompt adb devices I could see two devices:
adb devices
List of devices attached
dfdcdc9c device
emulator-5554 device
Before typing adb connect I had to type -s and device ID:
adb -s dfdcdc9c tcpip 5555
adb -s dfdcdc9c connect <ip addr>
In case of me, i tried different port 5557 than again 5555,
adb tcpip 5557
adb connect device_ip_address
gives same error(10061) than again tried with,
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect device_ip_address
result: connected
that works for me(while the other thing is ok like as developer option is on and connected to same wifi)
Make sure you have to connect your phone through a USB cable for the first time.
Using Command prompt, Go to your Android SDK Directory (sdk->Platform-tools) and then
run the following commands
1- adb kill-server
2- adb tcpip 5555
3- adb connect 192.168.1.130 (Replace IP Address with your phone IP)
4- Now you can unplug it.
5- Then go to the Android studio and choose the device with IP address in
Run
Dropdown. Hope this will help it for everyone.
And then for next times just runs following command
adb connect 192.168.1.130:5555
Note: If Device is not showing in Android studio devices dropdown then
connect **USB** and run following commands
1-adb kill-server
2-adb usb
3-adb tcpip 5555
4-adb connect 192.168.1.130:5555
You must connect the mobile device via USB first, then type adb tcpip 5555 ,
and then enter your device IP adb connect <your_device_ip>
I solved the problem by enabling USB Debugging in Developer Options.
Unfortunately this issue can be caused by different reasons.
One of the reasons - make sure previous communication is disconnected.
USE:
1. adb kill-server
2. Issue command adb disconnect after restarting adb server. Do same thing after finishing job
3. run adb remount
4. adb tcpip 50555 (I usually use higher port number)
5. unplug USB cable
6. adb connect device_ip:50555
when done run adb disconnect
Following steps are standard ones to follow( mostly same as previous answers):-
adb tcpip 5555.
adb connect your_device_ip_address.
adb devices (to
see if devices got connected).
But in some cases above steps gives error like "unable to connect to device. Make sure that your computer and your device are connected to the same WiFi network." And you notice the devices are already on the same network.
In this case, install this plugin "Wifi ADB Ultimate" and follow below steps.
Connect the device once through USB.
Refresh the list to check whether its connected.
Go to About Phone > Status > IP Address and note your IP
address(e.g. 198.162.0.105).
Come back to Android Studio and fill in this IP as done in below
photo and hit the run button.
I had same issue with Android Studio 3.5.2, here is how i solved it.
First you must connect your device via USB once. (Debugging mode starts only when usb is connected)
Go to command prompt :
adb tcpip 5555
(watch for port on which adb started)
then : adb connect :
After successful connection goto Studio>Run>Select Device.
I assume you already solved the problem by now. but here is the way to avoid the problem if you are using multiple devices. I used to have the same issue so many times until I understand, how it works.
I was also trying to connect multiple devices one after another or trying to connect the same device after a while.
Always make sure to disconnect the older device before you connect the new device:
adb disconnect
after that, you will be easily able to connect new device:
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect <your_device_ip>
you can always try to ping the device using the ping command, if the ping is not getting acknowledgment then you must have connected to different wifi then your laptop or you haven't connected to wifi at all:
ping <your_device_ip>
For anyone who is Android 11+
Enable Developer Options
Enable Wireless Debugging
Allow wireless debugging on this network.
Pair Device with Pairing code
Type in adb pair [Phone_IPAddress]:[PORT] [PAIRING CODE]
After Successfully Pairing. Type adb connect [Phone_IPAddress]:[PORT]
For more info: ADB Documentation
Usually the 'target machine actively refused it' message is displayed when the target machine's 'ADB debugging' feature is not turned ON. It is turned off by default in almost all devices unless we enable 'developer options'. So whenever you land on this error, make sure you go to the settings of your target machine and trickle to the developer/development area and somewhere there should be a place to enable ADB.
After weeks of struggle and trying different approaches while everything was right and on the same network (ping {ip} was coming back positive) I figured the dumb debug bridge does not look for all network adapters to find the device! The device got connected when I manually disabled all other network adapters except the one (WiFi adapter) which was required to connect.
Step 1. Type command in terminal adb tcpip 5555
Step 2. Type command in terminal adb connect <your_phone_ip>:5555
Now check in studio device Monitor tool your phone connected without wire.
Note :- Most important your Laptop & Mobile Device Connected with same Network
I had the same issue and I thought it might be because of the network and tried many solutions but didn't work. Lastly, I checked my IP address which was updated for my device and was the root cause for this.
So please check the IP address first and use adb tcpip <port> to start listening the connection and adb connect <IP>:<PORT>
Try this way change adb to .\adb
PS C:\users\mori\appdata\local\android\sdk\platform-tools> .\adb kill-server
PS C:\users\mori\appdata\local\android\sdk\platform-tools> .\adb usb
PS C:\users\mori\appdata\local\android\sdk\platform-tools> .\adb tcpip 5555
PS C:\users\mori\appdata\local\android\sdk\platform-tools> .\adb connect 192.168.1.34:5555
connected to 192.168.1.34:5555
I had a similar problem. I found out the problem was if I had other devices/emulators connected to the adb already, the "adb connect <ip_addr>" command would give me the "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it" message.
The solution is to make sure all the other devices/emulators are disconnected (either physically disconnect or quit the emulator application) before running adb connect <ip_addr>. You can then reconnect your other devices (if you need them reconnected). A total pain.
Your mileage to this solution may vary depending on your problem.
I got this error when trying to establish an ADB connection to a smartwatch with WearOS 1.0 (Huawei Watch 2) via WiFi. Enabling the menu entry for fixing some WLAN issue ("Fix error via WLAN" -- my own rough translation of the German caption "Fehler über WLAN beheben") in the "Developer options" on the WearOS device solved the issue for me.
I had the same issue. It was working perfectly for a month, and then one day it stopped working. I tried all the solutions above, but to no avail. Then, I noticed that for some reason, the IP address of my phone had changed, ending with the number 1 instead of 0. So I connected to the new address with 1 as the last digit in the address and now it works again. Weird.
In my case I played with my device long enough to somehow mess up adb deamon, so port number was not set up correctly anymore.
getprop service.adb.tcp.port returned empty string.
So I solved this with following commands:
stop adbd
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
start adbd
I ran all commands on rooted device in app that emulates command prompt.
So I came here because I want to adb shell into my physical Android phone over the network. Lots of useful answers are provided, but the most obvious fact is never stated. Here is the #0 fact:
The Android phone should ALWAYS be connected via USB to the laptop
And then another different laptop will do adb connect ...
This was not what I had in mind and all the above answers never mentioned it.
Go to Android Studio File - Settings
Next..
Happy Codding :)
I had a problem with my Huawei. For some reason I had wrong drivers, on Device Manager it was showed like "Android Phone". Then, I updated the drivers from Device Manager, I choose another driver and now it is showed as "Huawei" device.
From there I connected my device whitout problem (adb connect IP:5555)
For Android TV, Connect PC and TV in the same network (wi-fi),
enable developer option, and go to developer option and enable ADB debugging option.Then run the commands given below
1. ping <ur IP> (check the connection)
2. adb disconnect (to remove all the previous connections)
3. adb connect <Ur IP>
4. adb install app_name.apk
I have attempted to use many solutions above to no avail and found some pretty simple solution that works for myself.
If you are using a real device to debug like me, you may check the device official website to download the android USB driver for your development environment.
I'm using Samsung phone to debug and using windows as development environment thus I went here, download the Android USB Drivers for Windows and run it.
It resolves my ADB problem.
I'm able to connect to my phone using adb connect, and I can adb shell also.
But when I go to Run->Device Chooser, there are no devices there.
What should I do to connect my (connected) adb Android Studio?
When I plug it in through USB, it shows up on the list
You can find the adb tool in /platform-tools/
cd Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/
You can check your devices using:
./adb devices
My result:
List of devices attached
XXXXXXXXX device
Set a TCP port:
./adb shell setprop service.adb.tcp.port 4444
./adb tcpip 4444
Result message:
restarting in TCP mode port: 4444
To init a wifi connection you have to check your device IP and execute:
./adb connect 192.168.0.155:4444
If your Android phone OS version 11 or above
Try this
https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb#connect-to-a-device-over-wi-fi-android-11+
Android 10 and below phones
Step 1: Goto your Android sdk folder -> platform tools and copy the whole path
For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
Step 2: Goto command prompt or Android studio terminal
windows users cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
Mac Users /Users/<username>/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools
and press enter
Step 3: Connect your device & system with same wifi.
Step 4: Type adb tcpip 5555 and press Enter.
Step 5: Type adb connect x.x.x.x:5555, replacing the x.x.x.x with your phone IP address.
find out phone IP address
Settings -> About phone -> Status (some phones may be vary)
Note: In case that you connect more than one device, disconnect other phones except the one you need to connect.
Command prompt screen shot:
For mac users -> if you face "adb command not found error" try this link
https://stackoverflow.com/a/50017193/3879847
Try below android studio plugin
Android WiFi ADB
HOW TO
Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
Then press the button on the toolbar and disconnect your USB once the plugin connects your device over WiFi.
You can now deploy, run and debug your device using your WiFi connection.
Github Link: https://github.com/pedrovgs/AndroidWiFiADB
NOTE: Remember that your device and your computer have to be in the same WiFi connection.
I used the following steps to successfully debug over wifi connection. I recommend this solution to everybody experiencing problems using integrated solutions like Android WiFi ADB plugin. In my case it failed to keep the Wifi connection to my device after unplugging USB. The following solution overcomes this problem.
1. Connecting device
a. Connecting device using local wlan
If you have a local wlan you can connect your android device and your pc to this wlan.
Then identify the IP address of the android device by looking into its wlan settings.
b. Connecting device directly using a hotspot
I prefer to connect with a hotspot on the device. This is more private and does not open your debugging connection to the (public) wlan.
Create a Wifi hotspot on the Android device
Connect PC to hotspot
On PC look into network connection status of this hotspot connection to find the IPADDRESS of your device.My system showed IPADDRESS 192.168.43.1
2. Create debugging connection
Connect your device to USB.
Issue command adb tcpip 5555 to open a port on the device for adb connection.
Create wireless debugging connection adb connect IPADDRESS. In my case the command looked like adb connect 192.168.43.1
The command adb devices -l should now display two devices if everything is ok. For example:
List of devices attached
ZY2244N2ZZ device product:athene model:Moto_G__4_ device:athene
192.168.43.1:5555 device product:athene model:Moto_G__4_ device:athene
3. Keeping debugging connection
The tricky part comes when unplugging the USB connection. In my case both connections are closed immediately! This may not be the case for all users. For me this was the reason that I could not use Android WiFi ADB plugin for android studio.
I solved the problem by manually reconnecting the Wifi after unplugging usb by
adb connect 192.168.43.1
After that adb devices -lshows a single wifi connected device. This devices shows also up in android studio and can then be selected for debugging. When the connection is unstable you may need to repeat the above command from time to time to reactivate the connection.
Try to run:
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect 192.168.2.4
http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#wireless
Android wifi ADB was earlier working on my IDE but after Updating Android Studio (my current is Android Studio 3.3) it is not working and always prompt as "Unable to connect to device......Same network"
After spending much time i was unbale to resolve the issue.
Then i tried - WIFI ADB ULTIMATE by
https://github.com/huazhouwang/WIFIADB/tree/master/WIFIADBIntelliJPlugin
It worked for me.
Edit: Now I am using ADB Wi-Fi, which is the simplest and easy-to-use plugin in Android Studio.
You can find information relating to setting up a device over WiFi over by the Android ADB Docs.For devices running Android 11+ see instructions.For devices running Android 10- see instructions
You may need to restart your adb via Android Studio (do it twice for good measure).
0pen android studio and follow this path
Go to -> settings -> plugins -> Click on Browser repositories
after that search for WIFI ADB ULTIMATE then click on install.
First time you have to connect it using USB.
You can check its working on github. For more details kindly refer WIFI ADB ULTIMATE
If you are using a rooted phone then try this application WiFi ADB.
Probably this is the most simplest way to debug on wifi.
I am using this application from many days and it works flawlessly.
I'm using AS 3.2.1, and was about to try some of the plugins, but was hesitant realizing the plugins are able to monitor any data..
It's actually really simple doing it via the Terminal tab in AS:
Turn on debugging over WiFi in your phone
Go to developer options and turn on "ADB over network"
You'll see the exact address and port to use when connecting
Go to the Terminal tab in Android Studio
Type adb tcpip 5555
Type your ip address as seen in developer options i.e. adb connect 192.168.1.101
Now you'll see your device in AS "Select deployment target" dialog
Here are simple steps to implement Android App debugging using ADB over wifi:
Required: You need to connect android device and computer to the same
router via wifi. You can use Android Wifi tethering also.
Step 1: Connect Android device via USB (with developer mode enabled), and check its connection via adb devices.
Step 2: Open cmd/terminal and the path of your ../sdk/platform-tools.
Step 3: Execute command adb devices.
Step 4: Execute command adb -d shell (for device) OR adb -e shell (for emulator). Here you will get the shell access to the device.
Step 5: Execute command ipconfig (Windows command) or ifconfig (Linux command) and check the ip-address of it.
Step 6: Not disconnect/remove device USB and execute command adb tcpip 5000, to open tcpip socket port 5000 for adb debugging. You can open it on any port which is not currently occupied.
Step 7: Now execute command adb connect <ip-address>:<port>. eg: adb connect 192.168.1.90:5000 (where ip-address is device's wifi address and port which you have opened).
Now, run adb device and check the debugging device is now connected wirelessly via wifi.
Happy Coding...!
Got this error?
Most of you are here because you didn't do the first thing that is:
1.Connect our Phone with the PC
2.Keep both PC and device connected to the same WiFi
Then follow all the mentioned steps above.
I successfully debug app through WiFi by following the official site's guide.
Note,
WiFi debugging in Android 11+ is different from Android 10 and lower.
Please update your adb, i.e. Android SDK Platform-tools to the latest version, otherwise you may miss some adb commands like adb pair.
if adb command not found.
-----------------------------
Install homebrew
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
Install adb
brew install android-platform-tools
---------------------------
Connect the device now.
Enable USB debugging in the Android device
Enable Allow ADB debugging in charge only mode
Connect the device to the computer via a USB port.
Start using adb
adb devices
List of devices attached
DUM0219A21000314 device
the first item is device id.
adb -s <device id> tcpip 5555
adb -s DUM0219A21000314 tcpip 5555
restarting in TCP mode port: 5555
Find the local IP address of your Android device. You can find this information in the quick settings drop-down menu by pressing / long pressing the WiFi icon and then clicking on the WiFi network you are connected to.
adb connect <IP address>:5555
adb connect 192.168.2.2:5555
connected to 192.168.2.2:5555
Don't forget!
Allow ADB debugging in charge only mode
enabled before connecting the device
In Android Studio 3.0.1 > Goto > (Short cut key (Alt+Cltr+S)) Settings > Goto Plugins > Click on Browser repositories... > Search "ADB WIFI" and install the plugin. After the installation restart your android studio.
Click the icon and connect your device.
All of the answers so far, is missing one VERY important step, otherwise you will get "connection refused" when trying to connect.
Step 1:
First enable Developer Options menu on your device, by navigating to the About menu on your device, then tapping the Build menu 5 times.
Step 2:
Then go to the now visible Developer Options menu and enable USB debugging. Yes its a bit odd that you need this for Wifi debuging, but trust me, this is required.
Step 3:
adb connect [your devices ip address]
It should say that you're now connected
Easy Way is with Plugin Android WiFi ADB:
For Android Studio Artic Fox|2020.3.1 Patch 2
Open Android Studio. Go to File/Setting/Plugins and Click on the
MarketPlace. Search for Android Wifi ADB and install it.
The plugin(AndroidWiFiADB) would be installed at path ->
C:\Users\PCUserName\AppData\Roaming\Google\AndroidStudio\Plugins.
Cut the Android Wifi ADB Folder.
Now Paste That AndroidWiFiADB Folder at path -> C:\Program
Files\Android\Android Studio\plugins
Restart Android Studio And Icon Appears on The Right Side of The IDE .
On Windows, save the following lines as xyz.bat
#echo off
adb tcpip 5555
set /p IP="IP Address: "
adb connect %IP%
EXIT /B 0
Run the script, put device IP and you're done!
There is an option in newer version of AndroidStudio which allows you to test app on physical device over WiFi.
Please follow this official post: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/device#wireless
just open settings / plugins / search " Android wifi adb and download it and connect your mobile using usb cabble once and its done
I'm trying to develop an app for Android Wear. In order to test my app on my Moto 360 watch (which has no USB port):
I connected my phone to my computer via USB.
I opened the Android Wear companion app on my phone and enabled "debugging over Bluetooth."
I opened the developer options on my watch and enabled "adb debugging," and "debugging over Bluetooth."
I opened a terminal on my computer and issued the commands
(1) adb forward tcp:4444 localabstract:/adb-hub
(2) adb connect localhost:4444
I clicked the "run" button from Android Studio and selected my Moto 360 watch as the target device.
All of this worked, and I'm able to see my app in action on my watch. However, installing the app over Bluetooth using the above method takes a really really long time. Sometimes a minute, sometimes 10 minutes, it's always variable. The app I'm testing is very small: a couple xml files and 1 java class with no additional resources.
My question is: is there a way for me to install my Android Wear app directly to my Moto 360 watch via WiFi instead of Bluetooth?
In a terminal on my computer, I tried using the commands:
(1) adb tcpip 5555
(2) adb connect 192.168.1.23:5555
but I get the error
unable to connect to :5555
So then I tried using adb to open a shell on my watch, start the adb server, and then connect to it:
(1) adb -s localhost:4444 shell
(2) adb start-server:5555
(3) exit
(4) adb connect 192.168.1.23:5555
but I still get the same error
unable to connect to :5555
So again I ask, is there a way on Android Wear devices to enable ADB connections over WiFi TCP/IP so that I can install my apps via WiFi instead of Bluetooth?
These steps I have tried. It's works.
First, you need to connect the Moto 360's adb via bluetooth.
Turn on the ADB debugging and Debug over bluetooth options on your wear and turn on the Debugging over bluetooth option on your phone.
(If you don't have Developer options menu, tap it serval times on About > Build number )
Type the command to connect adb via bluetooth:
adb forward tcp:4444 localabstract:/adb-hub
adb connect localhost:4444
Next, connect the Wifi network and type these commands.
adb -s localhost:4444 tcpip 5555
It will turn on the wifi adb
Last step, connect it via Wifi.
adb connect 192.168.1.3:5555
Have fun!
adb forward tcp:4444 localabstract:/adb-hub
adb connect 127.0.0.1:4444
Using #Johnny along with other answers and #cgv comment, heres my "full" guide:
On wear:
Go to config -> about -> tap the version umber 7 times (it will enable dev options)
Now go back to config menu
Go to developer options
Enable adb (it will also enable the option adb over bluetooth)
On phone:
Open android wear app
Tap the cog icon
Enable Debug over wifi -> Check that the host will be connected (its the android wear)
Now open cmd (you will need to have adb on your path variable):
adb forward tcp:4444 localabstract:/adb-hub
adb connect localhost:4444 // if this gives an error try replacing localhost with 127.0.0.1
adb -s localhost:4444 tcpip 5555 // if this gives an error try replacing localhost with 127.0.0.1
On phone:
Disable adb over bluetooth
Disable bluetooth
On wear:
Go to config -> developer options -> disable the option auto change wifi state
Go to wifi, connect to your wifi
still on wifi, theres an advanced options, there you can get your ip address
on cmd:
adb connect 192.168.1.3:5555 // replace 192.168.1.3 with your android wear ip
I have created an xda forum thread if anyone wants to make a script or contribute.
Just a quick note that they removed the Debug over Bluetooth option from Wear OS some time in 2021. Downgrading to an older version from APK Mirror should give you back that feature.
Yes there is you can make a usb cable theres a turorial for it on youtube underneath the band there is a 5 pin connecter so you would also need to remove the band
This question already has answers here:
How can I connect to Android with ADB over TCP? [closed]
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I want to debug Android APPs on my phone (LG nexus 4). I'm travelling and I forgot my USB cable. When I work at home I can do it just connecting the USB cable and executing the command 'adb tcpip 5555'. Then I can unplug the USB cable and connect via 'adb connect IP'.
But now I cannot execute the first command because I don't have a cable. I don't understand why I have to do it every time, since I already execute the 'adb tcpip' command before.
What I tried now:
I installed a terminal application on my Android and tried to execute that command there, but I received a "device not found" error. Maybe he cannot see himself...
I search for any reasonable option in "Android Development Options" and enabled everything seemed to have relation with Wifi. But nothing helped.
I search StackOverflow, but all answers I found involving connect via USB cable before. Is there I way to do this connection without the need of a cable at all?
Some info:
My Nexus 4 isn't rooted.
The android version is 5.1.1.
The question is about a non rooted device but if it is rooted the simplest way would be to:
From the terminal on your phone, do this:
su
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
stop adbd
start adbd
See this answer for full details.
For your question
Adb over wireless without USB cable at all for not rooted phones.
Old Answer:
You need to connect your device to your computer via USB cable. Make sure USB debugging is working. You can check if it shows up when running adb devices.
Open cmd in ...\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools
Step1: Run adb devices
Ex: C:\pathToSDK\platform-tools>adb devices
You can check if it shows up when running adb devices.
Step2: Run adb tcpip 5555
Ex: C:\pathToSDK\platform-tools>adb tcpip 5555
Disconnect your device (remove the USB cable).
Step3: Go to the Settings -> About phone -> Status to view the IP address of your phone.
Step4: Run adb connect <IP address of your device>:5555
Ex: C:\pathToSDK\platform-tools>adb connect 192.168.0.2
Step5: Run adb devices again, you should see your device.
Now you can execute adb commands or use your favorite IDE for android development - wireless!
Now you might ask, what do I have to do when I move into a different workspace and change WiFi networks? You do not have to repeat steps 1 to 3 (these set your phone into WiFi-debug mode). You do have to connect to your phone again by executing steps 4 to 6.
Unfortunately, the android phones lose the WiFi-debug mode when restarting. Thus, if your battery died, you have to start over. Otherwise, if you keep an eye on your battery and do not restart your phone, you can live without a cable for weeks!
See here for more
Ref: https://futurestud.io/tutorials/how-to-debug-your-android-app-over-wifi-without-root
UPDATE 1:
If you set C:\pathToSDK\platform-tools this path in Environment variables then there is no need to repeat all steps, you can simply use only Step 4 that's it, it will connect to your device.
To set a path:
My Computer-> Right click--> properties -> Advanced system settings -> Environment variables -> edit path in System variables -> paste the platform-tools path in variable value -> ok -> ok -> ok
UPDATE 2:
Go to the android terminal
adb tcpip 5555
adb connect your_ip_address
We can do it without a USB cable at all in the following ways.
NEW UPDATE 1: (Latest Answer without using USB cable at all)
Note: It will work only when your laptop and mobile should connect to the same WiFi.
Step 1: In Android studio choose "Pair Devices Using Wi-Fi" from the Device Connections dropdown.
Step 2: In Mobile go to settings and search for "Pair using QR code" and scan the QR code
NEW UPDATE 2: (Latest Answer without using USB cable at all)
Note: It will work only when your laptop and mobile should connect to the same WiFi.
Go to developer options from the mobile settings and enable Wireless Debugging
That's it!
Had same issue, however I'm using Macbook Pro (2016) which has USB-c only and I forgot my adapter at home.
Since unable to run adb at all on my development machine, I found a different approach.
Connecting phone with USB cable to another computer (in same WiFi) and enable run adb tcpip from there.
Master-machine : computer where development goes on, with only USB-C connectors
Slave-machine: another computer with USB and in same WiFi
Steps:
Connect the phone to a different computer (slave-machine)
Run adb usb && adb tcpip 5555 from there
On master machine
deko$: adb devices
List of devices attached
deko$: adb connect 10.0.20.153:5555
connected to 10.0.20.153:5555
Now Android Studio or Xamarin can install and run app on the phone
Sidenote:
I also tested Bluetooth tethering from the Phone to Master-machine and successfully connected to phone. Both Android Studio and Xamarin worked well, however the upload process, from Xamarin was taking long time. But it works.
This might help:
If the adb connection is ever lost:
Make sure that your host is still connected to the same Wi-Fi network your Android device is.
Reconnect by executing the "adb connect IP" step. (IP is obviously different when you change location.)
Or if that doesn't work, reset your adb host:
adb kill-server
and then start over from the beginning.
If usb is not working you should checkout debugging over bluetooth (Without Rooting)
http://zcourts.com/2013/07/19/android-debugging-over-bluetooth-without-root/#sthash.hVCLtWSk.dpbs
type in Windows cmd.exe
cd %userprofile%\.android
dir
copy adbkey.pub adb_keys
dir
copy the file adb_keys to your phone folder /data/misc/adb. Reboot the phone. RSA Key is now authorized.
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How to solve ADB device unauthorized in Android ADB host device?
now follow the instructions for adb connect, or use any app for preparing. i prefer ADB over WIFI Widget from Mehdy Bohlool, it works without root.
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How can I connect to Android with ADB over TCP?
Connect android phone without using USB cable except XIAOMI PHONES
== MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PHONE HAS USB DEBUGGING ENABLED ==
== IP Address series should NOT be '0' like 192.168.0.10
1. Connect your PC (Laptop) and Android phone to same wifi network.
2. Go to the Android SDK folder > platform-tools and open command prompt by holding the shift key and right clicking on the folder.
3. Type the command "adb tcpip 5555", and hit Enter, sometimes it gives an error but ignore it and go ahead.
4. Type "adb connect [YOUR PHONE IP]". example: "adb connect 192.168.1.34" and hit enter, your phone will be connected to PC.
I am trying to connect ADB using WIFI on my non rooted android devices. Currently i have 3 android devices out of which 2 are running on Android 4.0.4 and 1 on 2.3.
My device IP's are 192.168.2.122, 192.168.2.131, 192.168.2.115
I have enabled USB debugging on all of them and follow all the steps as listed here
On the command line, I did the following
adb tcpip 5555
restarting in TCP mode port:5555
adb connect 192.168.2.131
My problem is on one of my device(Android 4.0.4) ADB is getting connected with the message saying
connected to 192.168.2.122:5555
However when i try connecting other it says
unable to connect to 192.168.2.131:5555
Screenshot of the terminal page:
Image of terminal on the connected device:
Image of terminal on device which is not getting connected:
Many of the posts on Stack Over Flow says i need to root my phone for the same but the device on which ADB is getting connected is also not rooted.
May be the problem with the devices not getting connected is that their ports are not getting listened.
Any help appreciated.
I had the same problem.
I firstly connected my Android4.0.3 based device via USB and set the TCP/IP port to 5555
$ adb tcpip 5555
After that I disconnected USB connection and connected to device via WiFi IP and it worked.
$ adb kill-server
$ adb connect 192.168.2.5
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
connected to 192.168.2.5:5555
The steps are correct, with one small part different: the connect step has to be done after taking out the cable.
To reiterate follow the steps exactly as below and it will work for non-rooted devices also. I tested it with several non-rooted devices including Moto G, Nexus 1, Videocon etc.
Attach mobile via USB and type:
adb tcpip 5555
To find the mobile ip type:
adb shell ip -f inet addr show wlan0
The ip address will be shown in second line like this:
inet 192.168.1.233/24 brd 192.168.1.255 scope global wlan0
where 192.168.1.233 is the ip address of your mobile.
Remove USB cable and type:
adb connect mobile-ip:5555
After read this question I decided to create a easy to use solution to fix this problem. You can use an open source IntelliJ Plugin I've developed. Here is the code and here the plugin ready to be used.
The usage is quite simple. Here you have a gif:
Remember that old devices using an Android 2.X does not support this Android Debug Bridge feature. That's why you can't connect the device you show in the screenshots.
It works perfect with android 4.0.4. but, below that it does not works.
so, the answer to your problem is to upgrade all devices to 4.0.4.
first connect device using USB
then apply the commands....
Turn on adb over wifi on your phone
Then create file on your desktop ex. 'connect.bat'
and paste this code (you have to only change sdk, port and ip):
SET sdk=F:\Praca\sdk\platform-tools
SET port=5555
SET ip=192.168.1.101
cd /dd %sdk%
adb tcpip "%port%"
adb shell netcfg
adb connect "%ip%:%port%"
echo connected by WiFi
pause
adb -s "%ip%:%port%" usb
echo disconnected
pause
It's really fast and simply solution. Have fun!