Normally developers use USB cable to connect Android device with computer for debug and other purposes.
What are the problems with USB ?
- You can not move around with device (some app require to move around for testing)
- Cable damage
- USB socket of Android device can be damage
What is solution of above problems ?
Normally developers use ADB over USB but it is also possible to use ADB over Wi-fi. Following steps explain how to use ADB over Wifi
Prerequisites:
Android device and computer should be connected in same network.
Step 1:
Connect Android device with USB cable to computer
Step 2:
Use following command in terminal to make sure adb is running in USB mode.
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$adb usb |
- restarting in USB mode
- Connect to the device over USB.
Step 3:
Execute following command in terminal to make sure adb identify/list gets connected with the device.
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$adb devices |
Step 4:
Change adb mode from USB to tcpip using following command.
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$adb tcpip 5555 |
restarting in TCP mode port: 5555
Step 5:
Now, adb is running over TCP/IP mode, Let’s find IP address of Android device.
Go to Settings in Android device -> About -> Status -> IP address and note down the IP address of connected Android Device.
Step 6:
Use following command to connect ADB with IP address
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$adb connect #.#.#.# connected to #.#.#.#:5555 |
Step 7:
Now adb is working over Wi-fi, You can remove USB cable from Android device.
Step 8:
To confirm adb is working over Wi-fi and your device is still connect. you can use following command
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$adb devices #.#.#.#:5555 device |
You’re now ready to go!, Enjoy ADB over Wi-fi.
Note: Use following command to change ADB mode to USB
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$adb usb |
Resource:
http://www.kpbird.com/2014/03/use-adb-over-wi-fi-without-extra.html
All codes and tutorials in the blog are based on his experience in the industry.
