Android Studio – Running and Debugging Builds over Wi-Fi on Mac OS

Question

How to Run and Debug builds wirelessly (over Wi-Fi) in Android Studio 3.2 for macOS?

Is it possible to setup it via Android Studio's UI, not via Android Debug Bridge (adb)?

Answer 1

Android Studio uses adb. You can not avoid adb usage to connect to Android devices. If you can connect at least the first time device to pc:

1. Connect device via USB and make sure debugging is working, then run:

   adb tcpip 5555
   adb connect :5555
   

   Disconnect USB and proceed with wireless debugging.

2. When you're done and want to switch back to USB debugging, run:

   adb -s :5555

3. To find the IP address of your device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced > IP Address on your device or run adb shell netcfg.

No root required. Only one device can be debugged at a time.

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