30 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Developers often encounter situations where using a USB cable for Android debugging is impractical or impossible. Fortunately, Android Studio offers the ability to connect to devices wirelessly using ADB over TCP/IP, which can be particularly useful when the USB port is occupied or unavailable. This guide will walk you through the steps required to set up ADB over Wi-Fi.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Enable Wireless Debugging
To begin, ensure your Android device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your development machine. Then, follow these steps:
- Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.
- Execute the command:
adb tcpip 5555. This command restarts ADB in TCP mode, listening on port 5555.
2. Obtain the Device’s IP Address
Before connecting, you’ll need to know your device’s IP address. The method to find this varies slightly depending on your Android version:
- For devices running Android Oreo and above, navigate to: Settings > Wi-Fi > Network > IP address.
- For older versions, go to: Settings > About Tablet/Phone > Status > IP address.
3. Connect to the Device
Once you have the IP address, you can connect using the following command:
- In your terminal or command prompt, type:
adb connect [device_ip_address]. For example,adb connect 192.168.1.100.
Your device should now be connected wirelessly, allowing you to view logcat output and deploy applications directly from Android Studio.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter connectivity issues, ensure:
- Your device and computer are on the same network.
- ADB is updated to the latest version.
- No firewall settings are blocking the connection.
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