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Is it possible to show the adb logcat for a tcpip device in Android Studio? I am writing a application that utilizes the USB port and I cannot use it for adb usb.

Currently, I am using the following instruction to view the logcat in Command Prompt, but it would be nice if this was integrated into AS: http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#wireless

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  • Download a script to do that just provide your IP and done wireless.bat
    – Astik Sachan
    Commented Jul 16, 2016 at 20:05

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After some testing Android Studio already supports this. You just need perform the following ADB commands, and now you can see the logcat and even wirelessly load your application. No USB cable needed!

From: http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#wireless

$ adb tcpip 5555
restarting in TCP mode port: 5555

Finding out IP address of Android device prior to running Android Oreo:

Settings -> About tablet -> Status -> IP address. Remember the IP address, of the form #.#.#.#.

Finding out IP address of Android device running Android Oreo

Settings -> Wi-Fi -> -> IP address

Connect adb host to device:

$ adb connect #.#.#.#
connected to #.#.#.#:5555
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    Also checkout: Automating ADB over Wi-Fi for multiple devices androiddevcorner.blogspot.ca/2014/08/…
    – Ryan R
    Commented Aug 19, 2014 at 20:49
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    what worked for me was directly adb connect ip.address.comes.here:5555
    – EpicPandaForce
    Commented May 21, 2015 at 8:20
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    Another place where IP can be found: settings->WIFI->click on wireless you connected to. IP will be in the bottom
    – kandi
    Commented Aug 11, 2015 at 9:37
  • i got this error..."unable to connect to 192.168.1.2:5555: Connection refused"
    – John
    Commented Apr 10, 2016 at 7:03
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    @John @Patric you need to close all the soft emulators, then connect your phone via usb (with usb debugging enabled) and then execute adb tcpip 5555. After that it will work.
    – Aspiring Dev
    Commented Feb 28, 2017 at 20:45
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In android studio, you can create a one click solution.

  1. Go to File > Settings > Tools > External Tools
  2. Create a tool with the following settings, making sure to replace the path to adb with your path

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  1. Press Ok and save the tool

  2. In Android studio, click Tools > External Tools > Android Over Wifi

  3. A prompt similar to this should pop up and you can type your phone's IP address here. (You can get this address from your phone when you enable ADB over network)

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  1. After you enter the information required, you should now be connected. Congratz and enjoy wireless debugging :).

EDIT 2019!!

Another great answer was posted on this thread but was deleted, which mentioned the existence of an IntelliJ/AndStud plugin that automates the above process. I have not tested the plugin but here is the github page for it. Gl

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  • It says access denied. I am using unrooted phone is it required to have a rooted phone or will it work on every phone ?
    – Faraz Ahmed
    Commented Dec 26, 2016 at 7:41
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    @FarazAhmed, Setting it up on Android Studio should work regardless of the existence of a phone. Setting it up on your phone usually involves going to "Developer tools", and selecting "Enable adb over network" option or something similar. You might have to look up how to do this for your specific phone type
    – smac89
    Commented Dec 27, 2016 at 7:09
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    The only proper answer. Not a "here's this magic command line so you have to type a command line every time you want to debug. Oh, and sudo, fo some reason."
    – MoDu
    Commented Jul 14, 2017 at 9:36
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    @smac89 Thank you. Very convenient. It should be noted that the device's USB-connected server must be killed first.
    – iSofia
    Commented Sep 20, 2017 at 6:46
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    You can even simplify this by using a macro instead of the full path: $ModuleSdkPath$/platform-tools/adb
    – Morty
    Commented Mar 9, 2018 at 15:56
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It's simple, open Terminal inside Android Studio and then type

adb connect "your IP address"

That's all. Remember that to use adb wireless your device must be root

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  • Is root a requirement?
    – Ryan R
    Commented Apr 10, 2015 at 15:54
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    without root the Android device can only use adb over USB, if the Android device is rooted you can use any app that enables adb over tcp. The limit is the device not Android Studuio
    – GMG
    Commented Apr 10, 2015 at 16:09
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    Root is not required according to this SO answer. Works for me.
    – angularsen
    Commented Sep 23, 2015 at 18:20
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    Second the above comment. No root here, but ADB over TCP works for me.
    – Tony Shepherd
    Commented Jan 13, 2016 at 4:33
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    This is the only method that worked for me. No root required.
    – Marco Altran
    Commented Feb 25, 2016 at 15:06
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I was given an Gigabyte Box with Android OS on it. The box had a USB and Ethernet port. These are instructions for getting my Windows 7 PC to connect with Android OS in order to see Debug Output on Android Studio.

How to use the USB port to debug:

1) Open Command Prompt

2) Go to wherever you stored adb.exe file

3) Type in “adb connect (Your Gateway’s IP Address)”. For example, "adb connect 192.168.1.94".

The IP address of the Android device can be found in Settings icon-> About tablet -> Status ->IP Address

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If you’re in the adb.exe directory, other adb commands include:

1) adb devices= Finds all devices currently connected to your computer.

2) adb kill-server= Disconnects the devices

Ethernet Port to Debug:

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/software-engineer/debug-android-applications-over-ethernet/

1) Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where your copy of ADB.exe lives.

2) Type "adb tcpip 5555" and press Enter.

3) Type "adb connect 1.1.1.1:5555", replacing the 1.1.1.1 with your phone or tablet's IP address.

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adb devices

adb tcpip 5555

adb connect 192.168.4.23

Unplug you device and run the adb connect 192.128.4.23 command again

For further details Check this article

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