If you’ve ever wanted to connect your Android device to your computer for debugging purposes but didn’t want to go through the hassle of connecting a physical cable, then you’re in luck. Android Debug Bridge (ADB) lets you connect your device to your computer over a wireless connection for screen mirroring and other debugging purposes. In this article, we’ll show you how to connect Android to Wireless ADB for wireless screen mirroring.
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How to Connect Android to Wireless ADB for Wireless Screen Mirroring
What is Wireless ADB and why would you want to use it?
Wireless ADB is a feature that allows you to connect your Android device to your computer wirelessly, for the purpose of screen mirroring. This can be useful if you want to show your screen to someone else, or if you want to use your Android device as a second screen for your computer.
To use Wireless ADB, you will need to install the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on your computer. This can be done by following the instructions here: https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html.
Once ADB is installed, you can enable Wireless ADB by running the following command:
adb tcpip 5555
This will enable Wireless ADB on your Android device. To connect to your Android device, run the following command:
adb connect
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You should now be able to use your Android device as a second screen for your computer.
How to set up Wireless ADB
Assuming that you have already set up ADB on your computer, you can now set up Wireless ADB by following these steps:
1) On your Android device, open the Settings app and go to the System section.
2) Tap on the About Phone option and find the Build Number field.
3) Tap on the Build Number field seven times to enable Developer Options.
4) Go back to the previous screen and tap on the Developer Options option.
5) Enable the USB Debugging option.
6) Plug your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
7) On your computer, open a terminal and type the following command:
adb tcpip 5555
8) Wait for a few seconds and then unplug your Android device from your computer.
9) On your Android device, open the Settings app and go to the Wi-Fi section.
10) Tap on the Wi-Fi network that your computer is connected to.
11) Find the IP address of your computer and note it down.
12) On your computer, type the following command:
adb connect
13) You should now see a message saying that you are connected to your Android device wirelessly.
How to use Wireless ADB
If you’re looking to connect your Android device to a computer for wireless screen mirroring, you’ll need to use a wireless ADB connection. This type of connection allows you to connect to your Android device over a Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for a physical connection.
There are a few different ways to set up a wireless ADB connection, but we’ll walk you through the process using the most popular method: using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
ADB is a versatile tool that lets you communicate with your Android device using a variety of commands. In order to use ADB for a wireless connection, you’ll need to first set up ADB on your computer. You can find instructions for doing this on the Android Developer website.
Once ADB is set up on your computer, you’ll need to enable debugging on your Android device. This can be done by going to Settings -> Developer options -> Debugging -> ADB debugging.
Once ADB debugging is enabled, you can connect to your Android device over Wi-Fi by running the following command:
adb connect
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Wireless ADB is a great way to connect your Android device to a computer for screen mirroring or other purposes. By following the steps above, you should be able to easily set up a wireless ADB connection.
Troubleshooting
If you’re having trouble connecting your Android device to your computer via ADB, there are a few things you can try.
First, make sure that your Android device and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network. If they’re not, you won’t be able to connect wirelessly.
Second, try restarting both your computer and your Android device. Sometimes, a simple restart is all it takes to get things up and running again.
Third, check your Android device’s developer settings. If you don’t see the “Developer options” menu, you may need to enable it first. To do so, go to your Android device’s Settings menu, then scroll down to the “About phone” or “About tablet” section and tap on the “Build number” seven times. This will enable the developer settings.
Once you’ve enabled the developer settings, go back to the Settings menu and you should see the “Developer options” menu now. Tap on it and make sure that the “USB debugging” option is enabled.
If you’re still having trouble, there are a few other things you can try, such as installing the Android SDK on your computer or using a USB cable instead of Wi-Fi.
