LADB — Local ADB Shell

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About this app

CHECK SUPPORT SECTION FOR MANUAL PAIRING TUTORIAL

How does it work?

LADB bundles an ADB server within the app libraries. Normally, this server cannot connect to the local device because it requires an active USB connection. However, Android's Wireless ADB Debugging feature allows the server and the client to speak to each other locally.

Initial Setup

Use split-screen more or a pop-out window with LADB and Settings at the same time. This is because Android will invalidate the pairing information if the dialog gets dismissed. Add a Wireless Debugging connection, and copy the pairing code and port into LADB. Keep both windows open until the Settings dialog dismisses itself.

Issues

LADB is sadly incompatible with Shizuku at the current moment. That means that if you have Shiuzuku installed, LADB will usually fail to connect properly. You must uninstall it and reboot to use LADB.

Troubleshooting

Most errors can be fixed by clearing the app data for LADB, removing all Wireless Debugging connections from Settings, and rebooting.

License

While this project is GPLv3 licensed, I would like to add a parameter: please do not publish unofficial (user) LADB builds to the Google Play Store.

Support

MANUAL PAIRING:
Sometimes, LADB's Assisted Pairing mode can be finicky with newer versions of Android. This is because the device does not recognize that there is an available device to connect to. Sometimes, a simple app restart fixes the issue.

This tutorial demonstrates how you can skip the Assisted Pairing mode and reliably pair the device yourself.

https://youtu.be/W32lhQD-2cg

Still confused? Email me at [e-mail].

Privacy Policy

LADB does not send any device data outside of the app. Your data is not collected or processed.

Ratings and reviews

It was a bit hard to use but then again this is not an app for your average Android user. I had to set USB debugging on and always allow wireless debugging on my Wi-Fi connection to get this working in a stable manner. Wanted to disable opening of links in a certain app as my phone OnePlus 9 Pro would not let me. Once I also figured out to enter commands WITHOUT the 'adb shell' part it worked a charm! thank you for this useful app.

Doesn't always work. I have this app installed on a few devices. On all devices, it takes a few attempts to get it the app to connect and be able to use the app. On one device, it will connect for a few seconds and disconnect. Making me unable to remove any other app. When I used this app on the devices worked eventually, it worked well to be able to remove bloatware. Would be nice to consistently work.

After an easy, successful and productive first time session with not just this app but my first experience using the Android Debug Bridge for any reason or device (installed and used on a back up/spare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10). Unfortunately the next attempt(s) with my Note 10+ ended in unsuccessful failed and frustrating disaster, but was an excellent learning experience that got me on track to learn and use this tool properly as intended.

What's new

2.3:
- Update android libraries
- Add a button to pair manually
- Film tutorial video for manual pair (will be found in app description)

2.3.1:
- Fix bookmarks page crashing due to Google UI library update