For example, the general users could use these sets of commands to boot their device to stock recovery or to remove any bloatware from their devices. Then if we shift our attention towards the custom developments, these commands behold a plethora of useful functionalities. From booting to Fastboot Mode to unlocking the bootloader on your device, to even rooting it via flashing the Magisk patched boot.img file, there’s a lot to try out. However, for any of these commands to be successfully executed, you need to have your device connected to the PC via USB cable. Well, not anymore! With the latest Android 11, the ability to execute commands over WiFi has now natively been added to the OS. As a result, you don’t need to go the extra mile and make use of any USB cable. All this is possible thanks to the addition of the new Wireless Debugging feature in Android 11. Without further ado, let’s check out its usage instructions.
How to Use Wireless Debugging in Android 11
We are breaking down the instructions into separate sections for ease of understanding. Follow along in the same sequence as mentioned below. [Make sure that your device and PC are connected to the same wireless network].
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Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC, and you shall get the platform-tools folder.
Enable Wireless Debugging in Android 11
This time, you don’t need to enable USB Debugging as you aren’t going to connect the device via USB Cable. Rather, since you are using the wireless mode, you will have to enable Android 11’s Wireless Debugging feature.
Get IP Address, Port, and Pairing Code
Pair your Device and PC Wirelessly
Now that we have the required information at hand, we will use it to pair your PC and smartphone to the same WiFi network. Here’s how it could be done:
Establish Wireless Debugging Connection in Android 11
Executing ADB Commands Wirelessly on Android 11: Is it Safe?
One common query that a lot of users might have is whether or not it is safe to use this Android 11’s Wireless Debugging feature? True to my knowledge, Yes, it is. But you should be doing it on a Private network such as your home WiFi. It is never recommended to carry out these steps on a Public Network. Furthermore, there’s another level of safety that you might have noticed. The WiFi Paring Code isn’t fixed and expires as soon as you close the dialog box. So for every instance, a new Pairing Code is generated. So even if someone gets hold of this code, you could easily regenerate a new one. All in all, it seems to a safer approach.
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Conclusion
So this was all from this guide on how to use the new Wireless Debugging feature present in the latest Android 11 OS. What are your views on this? Does this method requires more effort and you’re instead satisfied with the conventional USB connection? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Furthermore, if you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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