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ADB Connect PC to Android devices

How to connect a PC to Android devices using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) via USB or Wi-Fi, including Termux method.

Option 1

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to connect remotely to Android devices for debugging, file transfer, and issuing commands. Here’s how to connect:

1. Enable Developer Options & USB Debugging on Android

  • Go to Settings > About phone.

  • Tap Build number multiple times (usually 7) until Developer Mode is enabled.

  • Go back to Settings > Developer options.

  • Enable USB Debugging.

  • Unrooted Device use this method

2. Install ADB on Your Computer

Windows:

Mac & Linux:

Run:

sudo apt install adb # (For Ubuntu/Debian)

brew install android-platform-tools # (For macOS)

3. Connect via USB

  • Plug your Android device into your computer.

  • Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the ADB folder.

  • Run:

adb devices

  • If prompted on your phone, allow USB debugging.

  • Your device should appear in the list.

4. Connect via Wi-Fi (Wireless ADB)

Option 1: Using USB First (Recommended)

  • Connect your phone via USB and run:

adb tcpip 5555

  • Find your phone’s IP address in Settings > About Phone > Status.

  • Disconnect the USB and connect wirelessly:

adb connect <DEVICE_IP>:5555

  • Verify connection:

adb devices

Option 2: Direct Wireless Connection (Android 11+)

  • Enable Wireless Debugging in Developer Options.

  • Tap Pair device with QR code or Pair using code and follow instructions.

  • On your PC, run:

adb pair <DEVICE_IP>:<PORT>

  • Enter the pairing code shown on the phone.

5. Running ADB Commands

Once connected, you can run commands like:

  • List devices: adb devices

  • Install APK: adb install app.apk

  • Uninstall app: adb uninstall com.example.app

  • Reboot device: adb reboot

  • Enter shell: adb shell

Option 2

You can use Termux on Android, you can set up ADB directly on your phone to control other devices or your own Android device.

1. Install ADB in Termux

  • Open Termux and update packages:

pkg update && pkg upgrade

  • Install ADB:

pkg install android-tools

2. Enable USB Debugging

  • Go to Settings > Developer options on your phone.

  • Enable USB Debugging.

3. Connect via USB (Requires Root or OTG Adapter)

  • If your Android phone supports USB OTG, you can use an OTG adapter to connect another Android phone via USB.

  • Connect and run:

adb devices

  • If you get a permission error, you might need root access.

4. Connect via Wi-Fi (Wireless ADB)

If you want to connect to your own Android device from Termux without a second device, use Wireless ADB:

Option 1: Using Root (Direct ADB)

If your device is rooted:

setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555

stop adbd

start adbd

adb connect 127.0.0.1:5555

Option 2: Using Wireless Debugging (Android 11+)

  • Enable Wireless Debugging in Developer Options.

  • Pair via QR code or use:

adb pair <DEVICE_IP>:<PORT>

  • Once paired, connect:

adb connect <DEVICE_IP>:5555

5. Using ADB Commands in Termux

  • List connected devices:

adb devices

  • Enter ADB shell:

adb shell

  • Reboot device:

adb reboot

  • Install APK:

adb install /sdcard/app.apk

  • Uninstall an app:

adb uninstall com.example.app

Additional

You can use Scrcpy to mirror and control your Android device from your PC (or even within Termux), follow these steps:

1. Setup Scrcpy on PC

Windows

  • Download Scrcpy from GitHub Releases.

  • Extract the folder and open a Command Prompt (cmd) in that directory.

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install scrcpy -y

Mac (Homebrew)

brew install scrcpy

2. Enable USB Debugging on Android

  • Go to Settings > Developer options.

  • Enable USB Debugging.

3. Connect & Start Scrcpy

Via USB

  • Connect your Android device to your PC using a USB cable.

  • Run:

scrcpy

  • Your Android screen should now appear on your PC!

4. Wireless Scrcpy (Without USB)

Step 1: Enable Wireless ADB

Using USB First (Recommended)

  • Connect your phone via USB and enable ADB over TCP/IP:

adb tcpip 5555

  • Find your phone's IP address (in Wi-Fi settings or using adb shell ip route).

  • Disconnect USB and connect via Wi-Fi:

adb connect <DEVICE_IP>:5555

  • Run Scrcpy wirelessly:

scrcpy

Without USB (Android 11+ - Wireless Debugging)

  • Enable Wireless Debugging in Developer Options.

  • Pair the device using:

adb pair <DEVICE_IP>:<PORT>

  • Once paired, connect:

adb connect <DEVICE_IP>:5555

  • Run Scrcpy:

scrcpy

5. Using Scrcpy in Termux

You can’t run Scrcpy directly in Termux because it requires a graphical interface. However, you can still control your device via ADB in Termux.

Alternative: Running Scrcpy on a Linux PC from Termux (via SSH)

If you have a Linux PC running Scrcpy, you can SSH into the PC from Termux and launch Scrcpy remotely:

ssh user@your_pc_ip

scrcpy

Your Android device will display on the PC.

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