
30 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Debugging Android applications via WiFi can significantly streamline your development workflow, eliminating the need for a USB cable and allowing more flexibility. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up ADB over WiFi, ensuring a seamless connection between your Android device and Android Studio.
Initial Setup
Before you start, ensure that both your Android device and your computer are connected to the same WiFi network. Follow these steps to configure ADB over WiFi:
Step-by-Step Guide
- Connect via USB: Initially connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable. This step is crucial to establish the initial connection and configure ADB settings on your device.
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Enable TCP/IP Mode: Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the platform-tools directory in your Android SDK folder. Execute the following command to set the ADB daemon to listen on a TCP/IP port:
adb tcpip 5555
This command sets the device to listen on port 5555 for ADB connections.
- Find Device IP Address: On your Android device, navigate to Settings > About phone > Status to find your device’s IP address. Make a note of it as you will need it to establish a WiFi connection.
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Connect Over WiFi: In the terminal, execute the following command, replacing
x.x.x.x
with your device’s IP address:adb connect x.x.x.x:5555
This command connects your computer to the Android device over WiFi.
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Verify Connection: To ensure the connection is successful, type:
adb devices
You should see your device listed with its IP address, indicating a successful connection.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If your device does not appear in Android Studio’s Device Chooser, try the following:
- Ensure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options on your device.
- Restart the ADB server by executing
adb kill-server
followed byadb start-server
. - Check for any network restrictions that might be blocking the connection.
Enhancing Your Workflow with Repeato
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By integrating Repeato into your development process, you can enhance your testing efficiency and focus on delivering high-quality applications. For more details on setting up virtual test devices and running test batches, visit our documentation.
For further assistance or inquiries, feel free to contact us.