How to Use ADB Wirelessly Over Wi-Fi

Ehmad November 14, 2024

To use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) wirelessly, you’ll need to connect your Android device and your computer over the same Wi-Fi network. Here are the steps to do this:

1. Connect your device via USB first

Start by connecting your Android device to your computer with a USB cable.
Ensure you have USB debugging enabled on your device. You can enable this by going to:
- Settings > About Phone > Build Number (tap 7 times to enable Developer Options).
- Then go to Developer Options > USB Debugging.

2. Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer

Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) where ADB is installed.
Type the following command to ensure your device is recognized:
```
adb devices
```
Your device should appear in the list.

3. Enable ADB over TCP/IP

Run this command to switch ADB to TCP/IP mode:
```
adb tcpip 5555
```
This sets ADB to listen for connections on port 5555.

4. Find your device’s IP address

On your Android device, go to Settings > About Phone > Status > IP address (or similar path, depending on the device).
Note down the IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.5).

5. Connect to your device wirelessly

Run the following command using your device’s IP address:
```
adb connect 192.168.1.5:5555
```
Replace 192.168.1.5 with the actual IP address of your device.

6. Disconnect the USB cable

Now you can disconnect the USB cable. Your ADB connection should remain active over Wi-Fi.
Verify the connection by running:
```
adb devices
```
You should see your device listed with the IP address instead of a USB ID.

7. Use ADB commands wirelessly

Now you can run any ADB command wirelessly as long as your computer and the Android device remain on the same Wi-Fi network.