21 May 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Connecting your Android device to your Windows workstation via ADB over Wi-Fi can significantly streamline your development workflow. However, the dynamic port assignment can make the process cumbersome. This guide provides a step-by-step solution to maintain a fixed port and automate the connection process, ensuring a seamless experience.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Initial Setup
To get started, ensure that wireless debugging is enabled on your Android device.
- Go to Settings > System > Developer options.
- Enable Wireless debugging.
Fixing the ADB Port
To maintain a fixed port for ADB connections, follow these steps:
- Pair your device and connect using the dynamically assigned port.
- Open a terminal on your Windows workstation.
- Run the following command to set a fixed port (e.g., 5555) for ADB connections:
adb tcpip 5555Now, you can connect to your device using the fixed port until the next reboot:
adb connect :5555Automating the Connection
To automate the connection process, you can create a simple script. Here’s an example script for Windows:
adb connect :
adb tcpip 5555
adb disconnect
adb connect :5555Save this script and run it whenever you reboot your device to reconnect automatically.
Alternative Solutions
Using Nmap for Dynamic Port Detection
If you prefer a dynamic approach, you can use Nmap to detect the port and connect automatically:
adb connect :$(nmap -p 37000-44000 | awk "/\/tcp/" | cut -d/ -f1)This command scans a range of ports and connects to the detected port. You can set this up as an alias for convenience.
Utilizing mDNS for Device Discovery
Android devices broadcast connection details over mDNS. You can discover and connect to these devices using tools like avahi-browse:
avahi-browse --terminate --resolve _adb-tls-connect._tcpOnce discovered, connect using the service name or IP and port:
adb connect
adb connect :Streamlining Test Automation with Repeato
While setting up ADB over Wi-Fi can enhance your development process, managing and automating tests can be challenging. This is where Repeato comes in handy. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool for iOS and Android, designed to simplify the creation, execution, and maintenance of automated tests for your apps.
Repeato allows you to execute ADB commands via script steps, enabling precise timing and sequencing of commands. This integration ensures that your test automation setup is efficient and reliable, significantly reducing the manual effort involved in managing ADB connections.
For more details on how Repeato can enhance your test automation workflow, visit our documentation or contact us for personalized support.
