Run/install/debug Android applications over Wi-Fi?

Question

I thought there was a way to test your applications in development over Wi-Fi. Is this possible?

I\'d love to be able to untether my phone and develop wirelessly.

Answer 1

For all , this , there exists a better method (EASIEST METHOD) :

1 ) A plugin for Android studio exits , called Android wifi ADB

2) Go to file -> settings -> Plugins -> Browse Repositories

3) Look for Android WiFi ADB , click on INSTALL , and then restart on prompt

4) You will see a new icon , which is your new plugin .

Now to make this work :

5) Go to your phone's developer option and enable DEBUGGING (must)

6) Also enable , ALLOW DEBUG OVER TCP/NETWORK

7) Attach your phone via USB , and make sure , both phone and your pc/laptop are connected to the same network (either hotspot or wifi)

8) CLICK ON THE NEW ICON (ie your ANDROID Wifi ABD)

9) Your phone get's detected and get's connected over wifi/hotspot , and hence now you may disconnect the usb . This is a one time process , hence you may not need to keep phone connected over usb .

This will save your phone from irregular charges and also , a remedy for short length usb cables .