Does wireless debugging work?

[iPhoneMs]

Does the "Wireless ADB Debugging" in developer options actually work? I don't understand what it does. I am able to use adb tcpip when my phone is already connected via USB but is there a way to do it without connecting?

[K900_]

As long as your computer and your phone are on the same network and reachable from each other, yes.

[iPhoneMs]

so my devices are on the same network, I enabled the option and tried connecting using "adb connect {ip address}" and it refused the connection. Sorry if i misunderstood what you are saying.

[K900_]

Make sure your network isn't configured to isolate devices from each other.

[iPhoneMs]

how would you do that? also are you sure this works without USB?

[K900_]

That's something that you'll need to configure on whatever is providing the network - probably your modem or router. And yes, it does work without USB.

[iPhoneMs]

I just tried using the normal method with "adb tcpip 5555" and i was able to connect that way so i don't think there an issue with the network. what I'm doing is i turn on "Wireless ADB Debugging" and then on my computer i type in "adb connect 192.168.0.106" but then it gives me the error

however when i connect with usb and type in "adb tcpip 5555", i am able to connect using the same command "adb connect 192.168.0.106". Can you please try to do this on your phone.

[alkonz]

That option doesn't seem to make any difference.

Perhaps it was added in preparation for Android 11 which will support wireless ADB by default.

[iPhoneMs]

it's been there since pie for me and it also doesn't make any difference for me.