WiFi ADB - Debug Over Air
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Debug apps on device over air, wireless, no cable, free, no ads (root required)
- Rating
- 4.4
- 8.5K ratings
- Downloads
- 500K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Apr 27
- 2020 · v3.0.6
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About WiFi ADB - Debug Over Air
Note: This app only works on rooted devices. If you don't know what it means or if your device is not rooted please don't install.
WiFi ADB makes it easy to debug and test your Android apps directly on device via WiFi TCP/IP connection. No need to use USB cable. After enabling ADB over WiFi, to connect your computer to the device open the console and run
adb connect <device_ip_address>
FEATURES
• Quickly enable/disable ADB connection over WiFi TCP/IP
• Auto-enable ADB over WiFi on known WiFi networks
• Once enabled an ongoing notification is shown to remind users that ADB over WiFi is active and make it easy to disable it manually
• Temporarily increase screen-off timeout. Nine times out of 10 this is what users want during development of an Android app and testing it on device. The original screen timeout is restored when ADB over WiFi is disabled.
• Temporarily lock WiFi, prevent it from going into sleep mode (how effectively it works depends on device and Android version)
• Also acts as a Tasker plugin. Users can configure Tasker app to automatically turn on/off WiFi ADB based on defined conditions
TIPS
• Your computer must be allowed to connect to your device over ADB. The permission must be granted when your device is connected via USB cable. This needs to be done only once.
• If your development computer is Unix/Linux or Mac open a console and run
while true ; do adb connect <device_ip_address> ; sleep 15 ; done
This one-liner auto-reconnects to ADB daemon on the phone every time the link is broken for whatever reason.
• If you control the WiFi router, configure it to give the device the same IP address every time. Then assign a local DNS hostname to that IP address so that you can use it instead of an IP address in the adb connect command in the console.
WiFi ADB makes it easy to debug and test your Android apps directly on device via WiFi TCP/IP connection. No need to use USB cable. After enabling ADB over WiFi, to connect your computer to the device open the console and run
adb connect <device_ip_address>
FEATURES
• Quickly enable/disable ADB connection over WiFi TCP/IP
• Auto-enable ADB over WiFi on known WiFi networks
• Once enabled an ongoing notification is shown to remind users that ADB over WiFi is active and make it easy to disable it manually
• Temporarily increase screen-off timeout. Nine times out of 10 this is what users want during development of an Android app and testing it on device. The original screen timeout is restored when ADB over WiFi is disabled.
• Temporarily lock WiFi, prevent it from going into sleep mode (how effectively it works depends on device and Android version)
• Also acts as a Tasker plugin. Users can configure Tasker app to automatically turn on/off WiFi ADB based on defined conditions
TIPS
• Your computer must be allowed to connect to your device over ADB. The permission must be granted when your device is connected via USB cable. This needs to be done only once.
• If your development computer is Unix/Linux or Mac open a console and run
while true ; do adb connect <device_ip_address> ; sleep 15 ; done
This one-liner auto-reconnects to ADB daemon on the phone every time the link is broken for whatever reason.
• If you control the WiFi router, configure it to give the device the same IP address every time. Then assign a local DNS hostname to that IP address so that you can use it instead of an IP address in the adb connect command in the console.
What’s new
Version 3.0.6 · Updated April 27, 2020
Version 3.0 - Updated app for Android 10 - Removed in-app donation button
User reviews
Nice performance and reception improvement.
Nice
It works perfectly
It works beautifully! Android 11 Note 10 N970U rooted
Great little tool for a simple task.
Very simple and easy works perfectly on Android 11.
Frequently asked questions
What does WiFi ADB do?
WiFi ADB allows you to debug and test your Android apps directly on your device via a WiFi TCP/IP connection, eliminating the need for a USB cable.
Does WiFi ADB work on all devices?
No, WiFi ADB only works on rooted devices. If your device is not rooted, this app will not work.
How do I connect my computer to the device after enabling ADB over WiFi?
To connect your computer to the device, open the console and run the command "adb connect <device_ip_address>".
What features does WiFi ADB offer?
WiFi ADB offers features such as quickly enabling/disabling ADB connection over WiFi, auto-enabling ADB over WiFi on known networks, displaying an ongoing notification when ADB over WiFi is active, temporarily increasing screen-off timeout, and temporarily locking WiFi to prevent sleep mode.
Can WiFi ADB be used with Tasker app?
Yes, WiFi ADB can be configured as a Tasker plugin to automatically turn on/off based on defined conditions.
How can I ensure my computer is allowed to connect to the device over ADB?
Grant the permission for your computer to connect to the device over ADB when the device is connected via USB cable. This only needs to be done once.
What should I do if the ADB connection is lost?
If you are using a Unix/Linux or Mac computer, you can use the provided one-liner command to auto-reconnect to the ADB daemon on the phone whenever the connection is broken.
Can I assign a local DNS hostname to the device for easier connectivity?
If you control the WiFi router, you can configure it to give the device the same IP address every time and assign a local DNS hostname to that IP address. This allows you to use the hostname instead of the IP address in the adb connect command.
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