Is there any way to debug apps over Wi-Fi or bluetooth? [Please note that the device is not connected via USB]

Question

For some reason (I don't know what), my phone is not getting connected over USB for debugging purposes.

I have checked that the device drivers are properly installed and the USB debugging option inside phone settings is checked.

Due to this, I am facing difficulties in debugging apps on device. I always have to export the apk and install it in my phone and do a sort of black box testing.

Is there any way that I could debug apps over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth...?

NOTE : I am using an android phone with KitKat 4.4.2 installed.

Essentially, no. A stock device won't support ADB-over-TCP unless you first use ADB-over-USB to tell it to. — Chris Stratton, May 29 '15 at 05:43
@ChrisStratton Although, my device gets connected in MTP mode, that means connection with computer is established, I am just not able to debug. :( — Ali_Waris, May 29 '15 at 05:50
If MTP works, the remaining issue is presumably a software one, and therefore fixable. — Chris Stratton, May 29 '15 at 14:32
Using Wifi ADB Ultimate you can also connect device without usage of USB cable for first time. You just insert device's IP address of device. — Gregor Ažbe, Apr 14 '19 at 23:00
Hello. I read that some USB-cables don't have data transfer ability, just electric charging. — Valter Ekholm, Jan 25 '21 at 11:39
Android 11+ has a developer option Wireless Debugging. Then use adb pair ipaddr:port https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb#connect-to-a-device-over-wi-fi-android-11+ — curlyhairedgenius, Nov 08 '21 at 15:04

score 17 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 02 '17 at 07:40

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IntelliJ and Android Studio plugin created to quickly connect your Android device over WiFi to install, run and debug your applications without a USB connected. Press one button and forget about your USB cable.

just install plugin Android WiFi ADB

Download and install Android WiFi ADB directly from Intellij / Android Studio: Preferences/Settings->Plugins->Browse Repositories

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answered Dec 02 '17 at 07:40

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I'm using Wifi ADB Ultimate in which you can also connect device with inserting it's IP address. I also tried ADB Wifi Connect, but it didn't work. – Gregor Ažbe Apr 14 '19 at 22:57
it requires 1 time usb insert over 24 hours. – raj kavadia May 27 '19 at 10:50
means in 24 hours meantime you can connect to wifi adb after disconnecting through wifi adb. – raj kavadia May 27 '19 at 10:51

score 6 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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Connecting using wifi requires to use usb wire once(Without Rooting) Here is the process for that How can I connect to Android with ADB over TCP?

If usb is not working you should checkout debugging over bluetooth (Without Rooting)

http://blog.wijono.org/2014/01/android-connecting-adb-to-physical.html

http://zcourts.com/2013/07/19/android-debugging-over-bluetooth-without-root/#sthash.hVCLtWSk.dpbs

edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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answered May 31 '15 at 14:05

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The second to last link is dead unfortunately, but the last link works perfectly! – Joost Verbraeken Sep 01 '16 at 18:37

Is there any way to debug apps over Wi-Fi or bluetooth? [Please note that the device is not connected via USB]

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