How to Use ADB Wireless Debugging Without USB

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Learn how to use ADB wirelessly to connect to your Android device without needing a USB cable.

Why Use Wireless ADB?

  • No need to connect via USB
  • More convenient for debugging
  • Works with both rooted and non-rooted devices

Step 1: Enable Wireless ADB on Your Phone

1.	Connect your phone via USB (only required for setup).
2.	Run: `adb tcpip 5555`

This restarts ADB in TCP mode.

Step 2: Find Your Device’s IP Address

On your phone, go to:
Settings > About Phone > Status > IP Address
or run: adb shell ifconfig wlan0

Example output: inet addr:192.168.1.101

This means your phone’s IP is 192.168.1.101.

Step 3: Connect to ADB Wirelessly

On your PC, run: adb connect 192.168.1.101:5555

Step 4: Verify Connection

Check if your device is connected: adb devices
You should see:
192.168.1.101:5555 device

Note:

  • If ADB disconnects, reconnect with: adb connect <your_ip>:5555

To disable wireless debugging, restart your phone.

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