21 May 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Connecting Android Debug Bridge (ADB) over WiFi can significantly streamline your development and debugging process. This guide will walk you through the steps to establish a wireless ADB connection on non-rooted Android devices.
Prerequisites
- Ensure USB Debugging is enabled on your Android device. You can enable it by navigating to Settings > Developer options > USB Debugging.
- Make sure your Android device and your computer are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Have ADB installed on your computer. If you haven’t set it up yet, refer to our step-by-step ADB installation guide.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to connect your Android device to ADB over WiFi:
1. Connect Your Device via USB
First, connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Set the TCP/IP Port
Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer and type the following command to set the TCP/IP port:
adb tcpip 55553. Find Your Device’s IP Address
To find the IP address of your Android device, use the following command:
adb shell ip -f inet addr show wlan0Look for the IP address in the output, which should appear similar to this:
inet 192.168.1.233/24 brd 192.168.1.255 scope global wlan0Note down the IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.233).
4. Disconnect USB and Connect via WiFi
Disconnect the USB cable from your device. Then, in the terminal, connect to your device using its IP address:
adb connect 192.168.1.233:5555If successful, you will see a message indicating that the connection has been established:
connected to 192.168.1.233:5555Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues, ensure the following:
- Verify that both your Android device and computer are on the same WiFi network.
- Ensure no firewall or network security settings are blocking the connection.
- Check that the IP address is correctly noted and entered.
- Restart the ADB server using
adb kill-serverandadb start-servercommands.
Enhancing Your Testing Workflow
While manually setting up ADB over WiFi can be effective, it can become repetitive and time-consuming. This is where tools like Repeato can enhance your workflow. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool for iOS and Android, streamlining the process of creating, running, and maintaining automated tests for your apps.
Repeato’s built-in ADB capabilities allow you to execute ADB commands via script steps, ensuring proper timing and sequence. This feature is particularly useful when dealing with complex testing scenarios that require precise control over device interactions.
For more detailed information on how Repeato can assist in your testing needs, explore our documentation and blog articles.
By following this guide and leveraging tools like Repeato, you can significantly improve your development and testing efficiency.
